working groups
Each forum is able to set up a certain number of working groups focusing on
specific policy issues. Each working group has a specific remit and tasks, for
example preparing a position paper on a particular topic, or managing
activities such as a European project or campaign.
Each working group
consists of individuals, nominated by member cities, who are considered as
having relevant knowledge and expertise. Each working group is chaired by a
member city, which is also responsible for reporting back to the relevant forum
on the results achieved.
- mobility
Developing a new mobility culture
This working group aims at sharing best practice and developing positions linked to EU policy, for example the white paper on transport and the urban mobility action plan
Education
This working group looks at ways to prevent young people from leaving school without qualifications and to improve the link between education and labour market.
- knowledge society
eInclusion
This working group works to ensure all citizens can benefit from the benefits of new technologies
Employment
This working group focuses on employment policies at local level, especially with regard to young people.
- economy
Entrepreneurship and SMEs
This working group will focus on supporting business creation and development and skills development in cities, supporting our objective of long-term economic development
- cooperation
EU urban agenda
This taskforce works on the institutional changes to take place in 2014, following the European Parliament elections. It also contributes to the current debate on an emerging European urban agenda.
- cooperation
European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and enlargement
This working group works to develop and strengthen links with partner cities in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries
- environment
Green areas and biodiversity
This working group addresses issues of urban biodiversity and management related to green areas
Homelessness
This working group aims to strengthen local and national policies and strategies on homelessness and on other severely excluded people, especially those dependent on the shelter system and residential...
Housing
This Working Group focuses on the role of social housing in fostering social cohesion in cities. To this end, it aims to improve the understanding of the importance of social housing at the European level...