https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/ Lille Metropole EU Office frhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euralimentaire-driving-innovation-foodtech-and-sustainable-food-systemsAs one of the five metropolitan sites of excellence developed by Lille Metropole, Euralimentaire embodies the region’s ambition to accelerate innovation & economic transformation in strategic sectors.EuropeWed, 11 Mar 2026 13:41:20 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euralimentaire-driving-innovation-foodtech-and-sustainable-food-systemshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euramaterials-driving-europes-industrial-transitions-through-materials-innovationBased in Tourcoing, at the heart of Lille Metropole, EuraMaterials is the metropolitan site of excellence dedicated to materials and textile industries. EuropeWed, 11 Mar 2026 12:19:06 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euramaterials-driving-europes-industrial-transitions-through-materials-innovationhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euratechnologies-european-innovation-hub-rooted-territorial-transformationFounded in 2009 by Lille Metropole, the Hauts-de-France Region and the City of Lille, EuraTechnologies has established itself as one of the leading hubs for startups and digital innovation in Europe. EuropeWed, 11 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euratechnologies-european-innovation-hub-rooted-territorial-transformationhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euracreative-driving-innovation-and-european-collaboration-cultural-and-creative-industriesEuraCreative stands as the flagship ecosystem dedicated to Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI), contributing to both regional attractiveness and Europe-wide collaboration.EconomyTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:06:39 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/euracreative-driving-innovation-and-european-collaboration-cultural-and-creative-industrieshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/guardians-water-lille-metropoles-commitment-long-term-water-protectionOn the occasion of World Water Day on March 22, we would like to highlight one of Lille Metropole’s flagship initiatives on water resilience. SocialMon, 09 Mar 2026 10:33:35 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/guardians-water-lille-metropoles-commitment-long-term-water-protectionhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/eurasante-accelerating-health-innovation-heart-europeLocated in south of the Lille metropole, Eurasanté is one of Europe’s most established health innovation hubs and a cornerstone of regional development in life sciences, healthcare and nutrition.SocialThu, 05 Mar 2026 13:55:35 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/eurasante-accelerating-health-innovation-heart-europehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/metro-lille-metropole-continues-its-major-rolling-stock-renewal-programLille Metropole is currently implementing an ambitious program to modernize and renew the rolling stock of its two automatic metro lines. EconomieMon, 02 Mar 2026 15:25:35 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/metro-lille-metropole-continues-its-major-rolling-stock-renewal-programhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-democracy-lab-bilbao-rethinking-youth-engagement-democratic-lifeFrom 10 to 12 February 2026, the City of Bilbao hosted the Democracy Lab, a European gathering dedicated to strengthening democratic engagement among young people. EuropeMon, 02 Mar 2026 14:40:57 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-democracy-lab-bilbao-rethinking-youth-engagement-democratic-lifehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/after-year-and-half-renovations-lille-metropoles-museum-modern-art-reopensClosed since late 2024 for major renovations led by Lille Metropole with support from the Département du Nord, the LaM reopened its doors on February 20, 2026. SocialMon, 02 Mar 2026 14:17:25 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/after-year-and-half-renovations-lille-metropoles-museum-modern-art-reopenshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/tackling-rush-hour-traffic-congestion-policy-responses-lille-metropoleSince 2017, Lille Metropole has been pursuing a structured and proactive approach to reducing traffic congestion during peak hours. EuropeWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:01:09 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/tackling-rush-hour-traffic-congestion-policy-responses-lille-metropolehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/belles-sorties-programme-culture-heart-social-inclusion-and-territorial-cohesionFor over two decades, Lille Metropole has pursued an ambitious cultural policy grounded in a clear objective: ensuring equal access to culture for all citizens.SocialTue, 27 Jan 2026 14:06:18 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/belles-sorties-programme-culture-heart-social-inclusion-and-territorial-cohesionhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/humus-final-conference-participatory-governance-soil-health-quality-management-legacy-humusOn 21 November, the HuMUS project held its Final Conference at the European Committee of the Regions. EuropeMon, 15 Dec 2025 11:11:10 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/humus-final-conference-participatory-governance-soil-health-quality-management-legacy-humushttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/presentation-lille-metropoles-candidacy-brusselsThe third of December Lille Metropole hosted in its Brussels representation a 3rd event to promote our candidacy to welcome the future European Customs Authority (EUCA).EuropeMon, 15 Dec 2025 10:47:36 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/presentation-lille-metropoles-candidacy-brusselshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-polis-2025-annual-conference-accelerating-mobility-and-leveraging-parking-dataOn 26 - 27 November 2025, Lille Metropole participated in the POLIS Annual Conference in Utrecht, one of Europe’s leading events on sustainable urban mobility. SocialMon, 15 Dec 2025 10:11:30 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-polis-2025-annual-conference-accelerating-mobility-and-leveraging-parking-datahttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/european-week-waste-reductionFrom 15 November to 20 December 2025, Lille Metropole (MEL) invites everyone to take part in the European Week for Waste Reduction (Semaine Européenne de Réduction des Déchets - SERD).EuropeMon, 01 Dec 2025 11:15:06 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/european-week-waste-reductionhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/cart-connects-lille-metropole-and-belgium-new-chapter-culture-without-bordersLille Metropole continues to strengthen its European cultural partnerships through C’ART, the annual museum pass giving unlimited access to the region’s main museums. EuropeMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:39:28 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/cart-connects-lille-metropole-and-belgium-new-chapter-culture-without-bordershttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/participation-lille-metropole-eurocities-social-innovation-labFrom 5 to 7 November 2025, Lille Metropole took part in the 5th edition of the Eurocities Social Innovation Lab, hosted by the City of Ljubljana. EuropeMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:18:45 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/participation-lille-metropole-eurocities-social-innovation-labhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/brussels-urban-talks-7th-edition-rethinking-urban-mobility-togetherThe 15th of October, Lille Metropole hosted the seventh edition of the Brussels Urban Talks. EuropeFri, 28 Nov 2025 17:05:37 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/brussels-urban-talks-7th-edition-rethinking-urban-mobility-togetherhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/local-authorities-and-europe-lets-redesign-our-joint-projectOn 9–10 October, the 11th University of the AFCCRE brought together over 200 local elected representatives, institutional officials and European stakeholders for two days of exchanges on key issues. EuropeThu, 27 Nov 2025 16:32:43 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/local-authorities-and-europe-lets-redesign-our-joint-projecthttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-showcases-its-ambition-connected-and-inclusive-mobility-urban-mobility-daysFrom September 30 to October 2nd, Lille Metropole (MEL) took part in the European Commission’s flagship urban mobility conference, Urban Mobility Days 2025, held in Vilnius.EconomyThu, 27 Nov 2025 15:18:11 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-showcases-its-ambition-connected-and-inclusive-mobility-urban-mobility-dayshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/spirit-collaboration-lille-metropole-welcomed-delegation-stockholm-region-11-and-12-septemberLille Metropole has for many years been cultivating relationships with other metropolitan authorities represented in Brussels.EuropeThu, 27 Nov 2025 14:19:35 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/spirit-collaboration-lille-metropole-welcomed-delegation-stockholm-region-11-and-12-septemberhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-runs-host-european-union-customs-authority-eucaOn Monday 16 June, France has submitted Lille Metropole (MEL) as the host city for the future European Union Customs Authority (EUCA)— a choice that reflects Lille Metropole’s unique strategic assets.EuropeThu, 27 Nov 2025 13:35:23 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropole-runs-host-european-union-customs-authority-eucahttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/brussels-urban-talks-opportunity-discuss-new-ideas-share-experiences-and-build-bridgesLaunched last year, the Brussels Urban Talks are regular meetings which regroup metropoles and cities representatives that are present in Brussels.EuropeThu, 24 Jul 2025 17:14:39 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/brussels-urban-talks-opportunity-discuss-new-ideas-share-experiences-and-build-bridgeshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/dramatically-reducing-embodied-carbon-drec-bringing-metropoles-together-develop-solutionsDREC aims to help cities and metropoles reduce CO2 emissions in the construction sector, including embodied carbon, while also increasing the use of bio-based materials.HousingThu, 24 Jul 2025 12:35:31 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/dramatically-reducing-embodied-carbon-drec-bringing-metropoles-together-develop-solutionshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/innovative-solutions-urban-food-systems-urban-agenda-partners-meet-lille-metropoleThis key meeting enabled the partners to come together to finalise the draft action plan and to learn more about Lille Metroplole’s local food ecosystem.EuropeWed, 09 Jul 2025 13:46:13 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/innovative-solutions-urban-food-systems-urban-agenda-partners-meet-lille-metropolehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/new-european-bauhaus-facility-matchmaking-event-lets-work-togetherOn the 24th of April, Lille Metropole and the Gothenburg European Office hosted a successful New European Bauhaus Facility matchmaking event.EuropeFri, 11 Jul 2025 16:47:17 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/new-european-bauhaus-facility-matchmaking-event-lets-work-togetherhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/reflecting-eu-green-week-week-insight-and-collaborationThe EU Green Week week provided an excellent opportunity to highlight Lille Metropole’s expertise in circularity, gain insights into the upcoming Circular Economy Act, and exchange best practices.EconomieFri, 11 Jul 2025 15:58:20 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/reflecting-eu-green-week-week-insight-and-collaborationhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-celebrates-75th-anniversary-schuman-declaration-european-month-mayRanging from training sessions, to internal communication campaigns, to organised visits to the european institutions, there were many opportunities to engage with and learn more about Europe !EuropeFri, 11 Jul 2025 12:16:57 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-celebrates-75th-anniversary-schuman-declaration-european-month-mayhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/how-can-post-industrial-metropolitan-area-become-model-sustainable-agricultureLille Metropole is deploying an ambitious agricultural strategy — rooted in innovation, ecology, and European alignment — to transform its landscape and secure its future.EuropeThu, 10 Jul 2025 18:04:16 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/how-can-post-industrial-metropolitan-area-become-model-sustainable-agriculturehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropoles-participatory-budget-residents-forefront-ecological-transitionLille Metropole's participatory budget invites citizens to create local nature projects, supporting EU environmental and democratic goals through community-driven action.EuropeThu, 10 Jul 2025 15:02:04 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/lille-metropoles-participatory-budget-residents-forefront-ecological-transitionhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/time2adapt-project-team-visits-barcelonaOn 12 and 13 June, the Time2Adapt project team travelled to Barcelona, one of its three transfer partners.SocialThu, 10 Jul 2025 16:44:50 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/time2adapt-project-team-visits-barcelonahttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/impetus-project-lille-metropole-hosts-interregional-thematic-seminar-topic-alternativeFor two days, IMPETUS project partners and regional stakeholders came together to share knowledge, swap ideas, and get inspired by new approaches to temporary urbanism. DesignThu, 10 Jul 2025 16:06:58 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/impetus-project-lille-metropole-hosts-interregional-thematic-seminar-topic-alternativehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-taking-action-against-food-wasteWhether through participation in European projects, support provision for local school canteens, or through contributions to EU policy related to food waste, Lille Metropole is taking decisive action.SocialThu, 10 Jul 2025 13:44:59 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-taking-action-against-food-wastehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/grand-depart-tour-de-france-major-event-lille-metropole-and-regionThis was the third time that Lille hosted the event, marking a historic return of the Grand Départ to France and underlining Lille Metropole’s ability to host quality high-level sporting events.EuropeThu, 10 Jul 2025 11:52:31 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/grand-depart-tour-de-france-major-event-lille-metropole-and-regionhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-takes-part-urban-digital-twins-udts-training-programThis training program is a collaborative effort between Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center designed to enhance the capabilities of city officials in the field of Urban Digital Twins.DigitalTue, 17 Dec 2024 10:33:13 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-takes-part-urban-digital-twins-udts-training-programhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/look-back-time2adapts-opening-visitAt the end of August, Lille Metropole hosted representatives from its three Transfer Partners - Dresden, Middelburg, and Barcelona Metropole - for the opening visit of the Time2Adapt project.EuropeTue, 05 Nov 2024 17:58:15 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/look-back-time2adapts-opening-visithttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/look-back-time2adapts-opening-visitAt the end of August, Lille Metropole hosted representatives from its three Transfer Partners - Dresden, Middelburg, and Barcelona Metropole - for the opening visit of the Time2Adapt project.EuropeTue, 05 Nov 2024 17:51:19 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/look-back-time2adapts-opening-visithttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/faubourg-132-and-la-fraise-finalists-new-european-bauhaus-prizes-2022In May 2022, Faubourg 132 and “La Fraise” were selected among 1100 European projects and were among the 52 finalists of the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022.EconomyFri, 25 Nov 2022 17:02:49 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/faubourg-132-and-la-fraise-finalists-new-european-bauhaus-prizes-2022https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/eurocities-culture-forum-2022-hosted-city-lille-and-lille-metropoleFrom 28 to 30 September, the City of Lille and Lille Metropole were pleased to host the Eurocities Culture Forum on the theme "Sustainable and Resilient Culture". EuropeFri, 25 Nov 2022 16:36:03 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/eurocities-culture-forum-2022-hosted-city-lille-and-lille-metropolehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/roubaix-pilot-city-circular-cities-and-regions-initiativeRoubaix, one of the biggest city of Lille Metropole has been selected as a Pilot city of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) launched by the European Commission. EconomyFri, 25 Nov 2022 16:30:00 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/roubaix-pilot-city-circular-cities-and-regions-initiativehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/highlights-our-info-session-about-new-european-bauhaus-during-europen-week-regions-and-citiesThe Hauts-de-France Region, Bauhaus University of Weimar, the Silesia Region and Lille Metropole participated together in the 20th edition of the European Week for Regions and Cities.DesignFri, 25 Nov 2022 16:12:46 +0100https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/highlights-our-info-session-about-new-european-bauhaus-during-europen-week-regions-and-citieshttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-territory-involved-olympic-games-thanks-land-games-2024-labelLille Metropole is one of the territory that will host Olympic Games in 2024! The territory has already been promoting the Games for months through the “Land of Games 2024” label. EuropeMon, 11 Jul 2022 22:22:08 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-territory-involved-olympic-games-thanks-land-games-2024-labelhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/national-meetings-mobility-management-2022-major-event-lille-metropoleMore than 200 people gathered in Lille Metropole on June 21 and 22 2022 to discuss challenges of tomorrow's mobility during the National Meetings on Mobility Management (RNMM). EuropeMon, 11 Jul 2022 22:15:08 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/national-meetings-mobility-management-2022-major-event-lille-metropolehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/tour-de-france-mythic-sport-event-lille-metropoleOn July 6th, Lille Metropole hosted the 5th stage of the 109th edition of the Tour de France. The riders started from the headquarters of Lille Metropole to Wallers - Arenberg. EuropeMon, 11 Jul 2022 22:09:06 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/tour-de-france-mythic-sport-event-lille-metropolehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/next-eurocities-culture-forum-lille-metropoleThe city of Lille and Lille Metropole, are happy to host the Eurocities Culture Forum from 28 to 30 September 2022.EuropeMon, 11 Jul 2022 21:59:56 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/next-eurocities-culture-forum-lille-metropolehttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/designing-fruitful-cooperation-shaping-new-european-bauhausOn the 9th and 10th of June, Lille Metropole, the Hauts-de-France Region and their European partners organised a side event in the framework of the 1st New European Bauhaus (NEB) festival.EuropeMon, 11 Jul 2022 21:54:55 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/designing-fruitful-cooperation-shaping-new-european-bauhaushttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-awarded-bnr-national-labelIn March 2022, Lille Metropole obtains the “Bibliothèques Numériques de Référence” (BNR) (Reference Digital Libraries) national label thanks to the Metropolitan Digital Libraries project.EuropeMon, 11 Jul 2022 21:45:17 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/en/news/lille-metropole-awarded-bnr-national-labelhttps://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/2022-european-sport-forum-lille-metropoleThe European Sport Forum took place on June 16 and 17, 2022. Several hundred people from all over the European Union gathered in Lille Metropole.EuropeSun, 10 Jul 2022 22:35:37 +0200https://www.euoffice.lillemetropole.fr/news/2022-european-sport-forum-lille-metropole