The contribution of European cities and regions to the circular economy: an analysis of territorial strategies

Sebastien Bourdin and Nicolas Jacquet

Regional Studies, 2025, vol. 59, issue 1, 2563888

Abstract: This article examines how European cities and regions engage with circular economy (CE) strategies through the lens of territorial intermediation. Based on the analysis of 54 strategic planning documents, it identifies a range of local rationales – predominantly environmental – supporting CE commitments. The findings reveal a selective and often downstream-oriented framing of CE priorities. Local authorities assume three main roles in structuring circular transitions: promoter, facilitator and enabler, each operationalised through distinct policy instruments. Rather than following a uniform model, CE strategies take different forms depending on local priorities, challenges and development goals. The article contributes to the literature by clarifying how territorial intermediation mediates ecological transitions at the local scale.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2025.2563888

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