European local governments take an active role in the Mayors for Peace General Conference held in Hiroshima

October 19-20, 2022 [European Chapter]

Report by Mr. Jaume Puigpinós, the City of Granollers, Spain

The main gathering of the Mayors for Peace network, the 10th General Conference of Mayors for Peace in Hiroshima on October 19 and 20, revamped international cooperation initiatives between local governments on the peace agenda. The European local governments of Granollers, Malakoff, Biograd na Moru, Evora and Oslo took an active role during the conference, showcasing the outcomes of joint initiatives held within the Mayors for Peace European Chapter and national chapters. Leading cities from Hannover and Manchester also participated in the Conference online and contributed to the discussions.

Representatives of Member Cities in Europe at the 10th General Conference of Mayors for Peace in Hiroshima