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On 5 June 2026, researchers and practitioners gathered at the Marsilius Kolleg in Heidelberg to explore the role of subnational actors in driving the twin transition.   The programme opened with two thematically framing contributions. Katharina Müller introduced the RECODE project, outlining the considerable potential of the twin transition while also highlighting the tensions and […]

How do we transform research data into actionable guidance that shapes real-world policy?This is the theme of our upcoming workshop, “Writing Policy Recommendations,” hosted by the University of Agder on 23 June 2026. The event is organized by RECODE-MLG, in partnership with the sister projects MICAD and DeCrises.    Translating research results into effective and lasting policy requires more than simply summarizing

Impactful research is built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a deep connection to real-world challenges. As part of the ULBS Days, we organized at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania a premiere event dedicated to internationally funded research projects currently running at our university.   Professor Engr. Adrian FLOREA, Phd, leader of WP 8 Communication

The RECODE MLG Project Consortium met between 10–12 March in 📍Brussels for the periodic review meeting and the first 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 of the year. The gathering brought partners together to reflect on the progress made so far and align on the next steps of the #RECODE journey. Throughout the meeting, we exchanged insights, revisited the conceptual pillars of #RECODE research, that

We are pleased to welcome several new researchers to our team. Their diverse academic backgrounds, innovative thinking, and strong commitment to excellence will further strengthen our collaborative environment and research capabilities.Please join us in warmly welcoming our new colleagues: We look forward to the valuable contributions they will make and to supporting their professional growth

We are excited to share Policy Brief No. 1 from the RECODE-MLG project — “Key Lessons on MLG Co-Creation”. The policy paper offers evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations for strengthening co-creation within multilevel governance (MLG) systems across Europe. In a world where governance is shared across the EU, national, regional, and local levels, traditional top-down

Transnational city networks are reshaping how governance works across borders. The authors, Pier Domenico Tortola and Katherine Arena (University of Groningen), assert that the usual distinction in multilevel governance studies between fixed territorial levels of authority and flexible, specialized jurisdictions, does not fully capture institutional realities. Transnational city networks are located in the hybrid space

The report, prepared by a team of research experts in governance and public policy from University of Lausanne –Marjan Marjanovic, Yannis Papadopoulos, Philipp Trein, Sean Mueller -examines how co-creation can be established as a core practice in multilevel governance. The authors review the relevant literature through a narrative analysis of 111 publications and clarify the

”If the Internet were a country, it would be the sixth biggest electricity consumer on the planet” (Andrae, 2020).   The phrase was quoted by   (SID 2025), a scientific event that took place on November 6th and 7th at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania.   The conference, which has become emblematic on the map

Last week we met at Heidelberg University for a workshop focusing on the  politics of twin transition. The event  involved two days of inspiring and fruitful discussions about the possibility and challenges of governing the transition towards green and digitalized societies!   Valuable, constructive and critical insights were shared, including:     Amanda Machin, Karin