news for cohesion policy
Key takeaways from our first-ever EUROCITIES Social Innovation Lab
The first-ever Social Innovation Lab of EUROCITIES took place on 25-27 March 2019 in Glasgow. Over 120 city politicians, officers and change makers (social enterprises and foundations) from over 50 cities in Europe joined forces to pilot a new way of working for ‘Making Inclusive Cities through Social Innovation’.
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publication date : 02-04-2019
Have your say on the EU Semester 2019 country reports and the investment guidance for future cohesion policy
The European Commission recently published the country reports under the European Semester 2019, analysing the social and economic situation in each EU member state. The country reports include more examples and analysis related to specific urban challenges than in any other previous country reports beforehand, which is good news for cities.
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publication date : 15-03-2019
New EUROCITIES report: Cities delivering social rights
Coinciding with the launch of the city pledges at the European Parliament on 21 February, EUROCITIES also launched a new report mapping cities’ policy measures in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The report covers 20 cities in 12 countries governing a total of 20 million people.
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publication date : 15-03-2019
- cooperation
Cluj-Napoca citizens panel issues three recommendations on cohesion policy
As part of our Cities4Europe campaign, Cluj-Napoca held a citizens' consultation on 28 February to discuss the future of the European Union's cohesion policy.
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publication date : 07-03-2019
- cooperation
- economy
Mannheim citizens make recommendations on education, migration and economic development
Mannheim's panel event provided an opportunity for citizens to exchange views on the future of the EU and draw up suggestions on three important topics.
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publication date : 04-03-2019
EUROCITIES launches new initiative of city pledges at the European Parliament
21 cities, representing more than 20 million citizens have presented their pledges to act on the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights through dedicated investments for city measures. In total, the 21 cities pledge to invest €4.32 billion to fight poverty and social exclusion over the next 5 years.
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publication date : 22-02-2019
- cooperation
Heraklion citizens panel issues three recommendations
As part of our Cities4Europe campaign, Heraklion organised a citizens' consultation which developed recommendations for improving policy cooperation and communication at all levels, with a focus on enabling young people to be heard.
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publication date : 20-02-2019
21 cities pledge to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights
Within the framework of our new EUROCITIES initiative 'Inclusive Cities for All: Social Rights in My City', 21 cities have adopted pledges showing how they act to translate the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights into actions to improve people's lives.
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publication date : 19-02-2019
Lyon pledges to support employment, gender equality and social inclusion
Lyon metropole ('Grand Lyon') is the 21st city to sign a pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights.
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publication date : 18-02-2019
Tune in to view LIVE our event at the European Parliament on 21 February 2019
Do not miss out on the launch of our new EUROCITIES initiative ‘Inclusive Cities for All: Social Rights in My City’ in the European Parliament on 21 February from 10.00 - 12.30.
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publication date : 18-02-2019