Memberships of The Hague

To ensure that the voice of The Hague is heard in Europe, The Hague is a member of different network organisations which play a prominent role in influencing European policy.

The memberships of The Hague are:

• EUROCITIES

  An organisation of more than 120 large European cities which have been working together for more than 20 years. This organisation provides a platform for sharing knowledge and experience on concerted urban problems. But it also provides a lobby to the European Commission and Parliament on subjects such as the environment, economic development, the knowledge society and security. The Hague plays a prominent role in the executive committee, the environment forum and the knowledge society forum – Telecities.
  More information: www.eurocities.org.
  
  

• Major Cities of Europe

  One of the oldest Information Technology (IT) networks. The organisation deals with problems related to information technology on a local level, such as how local authorities can provide IT services to their residents.
  More information: www.majorcities.org.
  
  

• Committee of the Regions

  A political organisation which is a liaison organisation to the European Union. The organisation has an advisory role on European policy that affects the local authorities.
  More information: www.cor.europa.eu.
  
  

• Council of European Municipalities and Regions

  The largest organisation of local and regional government in Europe. Mayor Wim Deetman of The Hague serves as the first vice-president of this organisation. The activities extend to the following policy fields: regional policy, transport, governance, equal opportunities and the environment.
  More information: www.ccre.org.