What is the way to become a  modern municipality? What are the world experiences applicable at home? These topics were debated at the International Forum of Mayors that was held today at the University of Tourism and Management in Skopje. The rector of UTMS, prof. PhD. Ace Milenkovski said that decentralization of municipalities is necessary, with an increase in their powers and degree of responsibility.

The forum brought together local mayors, the expert public and the first people of European and world capitals in one place. The youngest mayor of the Israeli city of Bat Yam, Tzvika Brot, who was also an adviser to the former president Donald Trump, clarified that the municipalities in Israel are functioning well, without difference from which party the mayor comes from.

The representative from France, Dr. Jean-Yves Camus, said that in Paris, for large and significant buildings that are considered historical, the Government has the authority. He said that Skopje and other cities in Macedonia should be part of the Union of European Cities. The Union has large funds that can help with environmental challenges.