What is it?

The Cities Mission Mayors Advisory Group is where city leadership meets EU policymaking. It brings mayors and deputy mayors from across the Cities Mission into direct, sustained dialogue with the NetZeroCities Mission Platform and the European Commission – giving Mission Cities a formal seat at the table on the priorities that shape their path to climate neutrality.

Purely advisory but far from symbolic, the Group consolidates the realities cities face on the ground into advice that reaches EU institutions. The Group is chaired by one of its own members and meets two to three times a year. Its 17 members – including 2 from associated countries – reflect a geographic balance across the Cities Mission.

LOOKING AHEAD – Second mandate, July 2026 – June 2028

In its first mandate, the Group turned four meetings into a sustained channel of dialogue – bringing city leaders face to face with EU decision-makers through exchanges with Members of the European Parliament, the European Urban Forum, DG REGIO, and DG ENER, and building lasting liaisons with the Covenant of Mayors, the Committee of the Regions, and the Mission Board.
The clearest evidence of the Group’s impact came in May 2025, with a Position Paper published in response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the EU Agenda for Cities. It consolidated the perspectives of mayors and deputy mayors at a pivotal moment – as the next Multiannual Financial Framework, the scaling-up of the Cities Mission, and the new EU Agenda for Cities all converged.

MEMBERS

Current mandate members shown by default; first-mandate (2024–2026) members are collapsed behind a click-to-expand accordion below.

Anna Lisa Boni
Deputy Mayor of Bologna, Italy – Vice-Chair of the Cities Mission Mayors Advisory Group

Anna Lisa Boni brings 30 years of professional experience in EU public affairs, specializing in local and regional government, successfully advocating for greater recognition of cities’ needs and views within the European agenda. Throughout her career, including as Secretary General at Eurocities, she has gained extensive insight into urban transitions, policies, and practices across various Europe and key areas, including urban innovation, environment, climate, and energy.  Her European knowledge of cities in climate action has now been complemented by a local experience as Deputy Mayor of Bologna in charge of the Climate Mission 2030 and Climate city contract but also as coordinator of the 9 Italian cities that are part of the 100 Cities Mission. In 2023 she was also elected Vice-Chair of the Eurocities Environment Forum.

Janet Ågren
Deputy Mayor of Umeå, Sweden

Janet Ågren, Deputy Mayor of Umeå and Chair of the Planning Committee, provides strong political leadership on the city’s strategic development, sustainable growth, and climate transition. She is actively engaged in Umeå’s participation in the EU Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities and has extensive experience in municipal governance, budgeting, and strategic planning. Ågren is also Chair of MidtSkandia, a cross-border cooperation platform connecting Sweden, Finland, and Norway, where she works to strengthen Nordic cooperation, connectivity, and sustainable regional development. With a master’s degree in economics and social science, she brings expertise in municipal governance, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Angus Millar
Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Glasgow, United Kingdom – Associated Country

First elected in May 2016, Angus represents Glasgow City Centre and the nearby Anderston, Finnieston and Yorkhill areas as one of four councillors for the Anderston/City/Yorkhill ward. Angus is currently Glasgow’s Convener for Climate, Glasgow Green Deal, Transport and City Centre Recovery. In this role, he leads on the city’s journey to Net Zero, promoting sustainability and a just transition to a greener economy, and developing the city’s transport strategies. Angus also leads on Glasgow’s city centre recovery efforts, supporting regeneration and championing a vibrant, mixed-use city centre economy. Angus has also been Chair of the Digital Glasgow Board since 2018, supporting the development and implementation of the city’s Digital Glasgow Strategy.

Vasco Anjos
Councillor of Lisbon, Portugal

Born in Lisbon in 1969, Vasco Anjos has a Business Management degree. He began his career in 1994 in banking, working in internal audit, trading-room risk monitoring, and related back-office functions. From 2000, he spent 15 years in the golf industry as Executive Director of the National Golf Industry Council and founded a golf management company. He completed an IESE/AESE MBA and attended executive programs at Michigan Business School and Bangalore Institute of Technology. Since 2016, he has worked in management consulting, including experience at the Lisbon City Council, which notably expanded his knowledge and perspective on municipal administration. In 2025, he was elected Councillor of the Lisbon City Council with the following portfolios: Physical Activity and Sports, Environment, Energy and Climate Action; Auditing; Smart City; Data Protection, Administrative Reform and Modernization; Information Systems; Sustainability and Transparency and Corruption Prevention.

Emil Boc
Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Emil Boc has many titles. He is indeed the Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, the second-largest city in Romania, in terms of size and economic development; President of the Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR); President of COTER Commission, European Committee of the Regions; co-rapporteur on the Future of Cohesion Policy, CoR rapporteur on Artificial Intelligence, former CoR rapporteur on Brain Drain in the EU and on Achieving the European Education Area by 2025 and European Strategy for Universities; member of A Soul for Europe Advisory Board. Emil Boc holds a PhD in Political Science. He is also an associate professor at Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca, awarded Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law from Michigan State University in East Lansing, U.S. Former Prime Minister of Romania (2008-2012), former President of the Democratic Liberal Party (2005-2012).

Gautier Chapuis
Deputy Mayor of Lyon, France

Since March 2026, Gautier Chapuis has served as Deputy Mayor of Lyon for Climate, Climate Change Adaptation and Municipal Heritage. Committed to environmental and climate change issues, he trained as an engineer in water and environmental sciences. Actively involved in Lyon’s climate movement and in an environmental NGO, he later decided to enter politics, campaigning in particular for better air quality in the city. In 2020, he was elected to Lyon City Council and appointed Deputy Mayor in charge of Urban Greening, Biodiversity, Animal Welfare and Food Policy. Re-elected in 2026, he was entrusted by the Mayor with responsibility for Climate, Climate Change Adaptation and Municipal Heritage.This is a major challenge, as Lyon is particularly exposed to extreme summer heat. The city therefore faces a wide range of issues, including urban cooling through greening and a greater role for water in the city, the energy-efficient renovation of municipal buildings, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Natalia Chueca Muñoz
Mayor of Zaragoza, Spain

Natalia Chueca leads the city’s commitment to the NetZeroCities Mission. Appointed in 2019 as Head of Public Services and Mobility, she transformed urban mobility by introducing 100% electric buses, reducing more than 102,000 tons of CO2 per year. Under her leadership, Zaragoza has now 70 electric buses, with 40 more on the way. She also launched the “Bosque de los Zaragozanos” project, planting 200,000 in three years, and plans to increase the number by an additional 500,000 between now and 2030. Previously, Chueca was Director of Communication and Marketing in an international Aragonese company between 2005 and 2018, a job she combined with teaching the Executive master’s in business administration at the prestigious ESIC business school. Previously, she worked in large international advertising agencies such as Bassat Ogilvy, in Barcelona.

Haris Doukas
Mayor of Athens, Greece

Haris Doukas, Mayor of Athens and Professor at NTUA, has a research expertise in the development of decision support systems for energy and climate policy. He has authored 150+ scientific publications on topics as designing policies, renewable energy, energy efficiency, at national and European levels, as well as in Africa and the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. As Mayor, he is committed to leading Athens toward a net zero target by 2030, implementing science-based policies, advancing infrastructure, and fostering community involvement. His administration is currently addressing energy poverty through the newly established Energy Poverty Management Office, facilitating the installation of solar PVs on public buildings, expanding EV charging infrastructure, and enhancing circular economy practices. He is also spearheading the Athenian Energy Alliance and oversees a tree planting program with real-time updates. 

Tanya Hristova
Mayor of Gabrovo, Bulgaria

Tanya Hristova, Mayor of Gabrovo Municipality since November 2011, holds Master’s degrees n English Philology and Finance. She served as Deputy Mayor responsible for Sustainable Development of Gabrovo Municipality (2007-2010), Head of the Political Cabinet of the Minister responsible for EU Funds Management (2010-2011). Since 2012, she has been a member of the European Committee of the Regions. She was appointed Chair of the Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research, and Culture (SEDEC), Chair of the Council for Regional Development of the North Central Region of Bulgaria, and Chair of the Bulgarian municipal network, EcoEnergy. Under her leadership, Gabrovo successfully secured EU resources, which were strategically invested in enhancing the region’s ecological, social, cultural, and economic assets, thereby elevating the quality of life. She also led Gabrovo to win the European Green Leaf Award and join the EU Cities Mission.

Mona Fuchs
Deputy Mayor of Munich, Germany

Mona Fuchs has been serving as Second Mayor of the City of Munich since her election on May 11th, 2026. She has been a member of the Munich City Council since 2020. Her leadership experience includes chairing the Green Party – Rosa Liste parliamentary group from 2022 to 2026, as well as serving on the supervisory and advisory boards of several institutions and companies. She has also long been a leading voice in the climate and environmental protection scene: from 2010 to 2015 she developed conferences, workshops and seminars on climate protection and sustainability for municipalities and associations, and from 2015 to 2020 she was Managing Director of Netzwerk Klimaherbst e.V. Her stated goal is a City of Munich that remains culturally open, democratically resilient and socially just.

Tormod W. Losnedal
Mayor of Stavanger, Norway – Associated Country

Tormod Losnedal is the current Mayor of Stavanger Municipality in Norway and assumed the office of Mayor in September 2024. Prior to his tenure as Mayor, he held various positions within the municipal government and local organizations, building a reputation for his collaborative leadership style and focus on creating a prosperous future for the residents and businesses in the Stavanger region. Mayor Losnedal studied Master of Public Science at the University of Bergen and is deeply committed to making Stavanger a prosperous and sustainable city.

Jakub Mrva
Deputy Mayor of Bratislava, Slovakia

Jakub Mrva is a Bratislava-born economist and public official, educated at the University of Economics in Bratislava. Elected at both municipal and regional levels, he has served as Deputy Mayor of Bratislava since 2023. He oversees environment and climate change, education, public safety, and civil protection. He provides political leadership for Bratislava’s climate agenda and oversees the overall implementation of the city’s Climate Plan. His areas of focus include public-space renewal, blue green infrastructure and water retention, circular economy, and waste management. During his tenure, Bratislava received the EU Mission Label and adopted its Climate City Contract, setting a target to reduce absolute emissions by 57% by 2030 from 2005 levels. His work includes urban forest protection, the Bratislava Mayor’s Climate Challenge, and modernizing the Municipal Police. He has worked with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg Associates on urban safety and sustainability.

Kai Mykkänen
Mayor of Espoo, Finland

Kai Mykkänen, Mayor of Espoo since 2025, has strengthened the city’s climate leadership and governance, advancing Espoo’s position as one of Finland’s leading cities in climate action and sustainable development. Former Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment (2023-2025), he led national climate policy and clean energy transition. He has also served as Minister of the Interior and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development. In addition, he was a Member of Parliament from 2015 to 2025. During his career, Mykkänen has also worked in corporate banking and as a strategy consultant, bringing together public sector leadership and private sector expertise. He holds a Master of Social Sciences degree in economics. His leadership experience spans local, national, and international levels. He started his political career as Chair of the Espoo Youth Council (1997–1998) and served as a member of the Espoo City Council from 2001 to 2008 and from 2017 to 2024, including as Chair of the City Council from 2020 to 2021.

Attila Péterffy
Mayor of Pécs, Hungary

Attila Péterffy, born in 1969, is a mechanical engineer with expertise in energy management. Since 2019, he has been the independent mayor of Pécs County City. The people of Pécs re-elected him in 2024 with more votes than in 2019. Under his leadership, Pécs won the EU Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission title, repaid the HUF 8.54 billion operating loan of the previous city administration, regaining its budgetary stability and financial independence; and launched the first community budget. As a result of the Pécs Open campaign series, the city is regularly among the leaders in the ranking of Hungary’s most popular tourist destinations. Moreover, several iconic locations have been renewed, including the Misina TetőPont at the Pécs TV tower, the multi-award-winning market hall of Pécs, Meseerdő (Fairytale Forest) created on the site of the old amusement park, or the renewal of the city main sports hall.

Matjaz Rakovec
Mayor of Kranj, Slovenia

Matjaž Rakovec, Mayor of Kranj, graduated from the University of Ljubljana in Economics. He is well recognized for his experience in the fields of economy as well as sports. He is a former water polo player and a former president of the Water Polo Federation of Slovenia. Since 2010 he has been holding the presidency of the Ice Hockey Association of Slovenia and has made a historical achievement with the national team by qualifying for the Winter Olympic Games twice. He was employed at the biggest commercial insurance company in Slovenia for 19 years. From 2009 to 2013 he chaired the management board. In these years he led the company to record profits and twice received the Best Financier of the Year Award. As Mayor, he priorities sustainability, e-mobility, and smart city development, earning Kranj the best e-mobility city municipality (2021) in Slovenia, selected into the EU mission Climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 by European Commission and received European Destination of Excellence 2023 award.

Mohamed Ridouani
Mayor of Leuven, Belgium

Mohamed Ridouani, Mayor of Leuven, is dedicated to transforming Leuven into a thriving and caring community. He strongly believes in the power of collaboration and the importance of building future-proof communities based on hope and trust, as opposed to polarization and distrust. Ridouani is the inspirer of Leuven 2030, a project that brings together more than 600 companies, organizations and citizens to turn Leuven into a CO2-neutral city; and initiated Leuven MindGate, an economic platform with 400 members that boosts Leuven as the world’s hotspot for health, technology and creativity. Ridouani’s innovative governance model has earned Leuven recognition as the European Capital of Innovation and led to the city being selected as one of the 100 EU Cities Mission. By bringing all levels of society together in a systemic and structured way, he is working towards creating a better future for Leuven and its citizens and setting an example for other cities to follow.

Rafał Trzaskowski
Mayor of Warsaw, Poland

Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw since 2018, holds a PhD in EU decision making. His career includes Member of the 8th term of the Polish Parliament, Vice-Chairman of the EU Committee, Vice-Chair of the European People’s Party, Member of the Committee of the Regions, analyst, and academic teacher. He also was Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prime Minister’s European Council Plenipotentiary in PM Ewa Kopacz’s government. He served as Minister of Administration and Digitization in PM Tusk’s government (2013-2014). He was Advisor to Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs Jacek Saryusz-Wolski and to the European Parliament Delegation of the Civic Platform (2004-2009). Member of the European Parliament and of the Constitution Committee (2009-2013) and served at the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection. He also taught at the Collegium Civitas, Warsaw and at the National School of Public Administration (1998-2009).

Note:  The Chair of the Group is yet to be selected.