SAF policy update for September - October 2020

Istanbul signs strong pledge on childcare and support to children

Istanbul is the latest city to join our Eurocities campaign by signing a pledge to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights.

Bilbao pledges to support childcare and long-term care

Share your views on the future of social Europe

The European Commission has opened a broad public consultation on the future of social Europe. The consultation will gather ideas and recommendations for new policy actions or legal initiatives needed on different levels (EU, national, regional and local) to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights.

Social Affairs Forum policy updates for May - July 2020

This document presents an overview of EU policy and funding updates relevant to social affairs as well as news from EUROCITIES and from member cities, for the period May - July 2020.

Vienna adopts ambitious strategy for children and youth

Vienna's first children and youth strategy was adopted on 28 May 2020. The strategy aims to make Vienna the most child and youth-friendly city. Among other things, it will anchor a children's and youth budget of 1 million EUR for 2021 as well as a children's and youth parliament.

UIA 5th Call for Proposals has ended with 11 new projects

The Urban Innovative Actions' (UIA) 5th Call for Proposals has ended with 11 new projects of which 4 are from EUROCITIES members.

Lisbon - Beato and Marvila Interpretive Centre

Through the ROCK project, the Lisbon municipality is working on the social transformation of a remote neighbourhood (Marvila/Beato) with a strong identity linked to its industrial and rural heritage. The mix between rural and industrial heritage created a complex set of cultural traditions and societal behaviours in Marvila and Beato. These traditions still resonate today.

NEW DATES for our Social Affairs Forum on cities in transition - how to drive a fair and inclusive recovery?

You are kindly invited to save the new dates for our Social Affairs Forum in Zagreb on 9-10 November. The theme we will discuss is: ‘Cities in transition: green, digital and social changes – How do we drive a fair and inclusive recovery?'

Cities in action: Oulu's chaos challenge

Oulu has developed a community-driven model for generating and testing creative solutions to city problems. By making collaboration with the city an appealing and empowering process, Oulu is strengthening social inclusion among 15-29 year olds, citizens’ social capabilities and the role of non-governmental organisations in urban development.