Join Eurotowns
Become a member of Eurotowns
About Eurotowns
Eurotowns was established in 1991 as the medium-sized cities network. It has grown into a Europe-wide network of cities with populations of between 50,000 and 250,000, acting as a catalyst for urban resilience, development and life. Our mission is to develop a network of vibrant, socially inclusive and sustainable medium-sized European cities.
Who can join?
To be eligible for Eurotowns membership, your city must meet the following criteria:
Population between 50,000 and 250,000
Located in a country of the European Union
Actively committed to European values and cooperation
Application procedure
The application process involves the following steps:
Prepare Your Application
Gather background information about your city and prepare a statement describing your ambitions for your membership in the Eurotowns network.
Submit a Formal letter
Your application must be supported by a formal letter of interest from your city. Submit this letter, along with your city information and European, to the Eurotowns Secretariat.
Review By The Executive Council
All membership applications are reviewed and decided upon by the Executive Council.
Ratification By The General Assembly
The Executive Council's decision is formally ratified by the General Assembly before a membership is confirmed.
Who can join?
To be eligible for Eurotowns membership, your city must meet the following criteria:
Contact & Submission
Submit your application directly via our portal or contact the Eurotowns Secretariat.
Benefits of Membership
As a Eurotowns member, your city will benefit from:
Access to a Europe-wide network of medium-sized cities
Exchange of good practices and knowledge between member cities
Representation of your city's interests in EU consultative and decision-making processes
Support in delivering EU goals through knowledge-building and capacity development
Opportunities to maximise EU funding and participate in innovative urban projects
Withdrawing Membership
Members are free to terminate their membership at the end of any calendar year. To resign, a formal letter must be submitted to the Eurotowns Secretariat before 1 July of the year in which the resignation is to take effect.