​At a meeting of the bureau of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), held in Murcia on the 3rd May, the Vice President of the European Alliance Group Dr Uno Silberg called for practical cooperation between EU and non EU local authorities across the Euro-Med area.  He highlighted in particular energy projects (including solar), water management, small farming projects and local job creation.
 
Dr Silberg said that the real value of ARLEM will be in encouraging cooperation to make a real difference in job creation and sustainable living in the Mediterranean area.