Caring for our earth, caring for people
What a great day to celebrate our planet! Today is #EarthDay and why not celebrating it by taking one step, even a small one, for the world? Change can only happen by concrete actions, as progressive cities and regions know best, being on the frontline to fight the climate crisis and create a more just transition that leaves no one behind.
So much is happening from the local to the European level and with this month’s newsletter, we want to share with you some of our highlights and interesting information. Swipe up and check it out!
👨🏭💪 The countdown to the #EUSocialSummit21 in Porto is on!
Making the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights a reality for all citizens must be a cornerstone of Europe’s recovery, and all eyes are on the Social Summit in Porto in May. Equal opportunities, minimum wages, decent and affordable housing for all… progressive cities and regions are calling for concrete action. Join us on our Twitter and Instagram on the #Road2Porto!
🏠🏬 Making cities and regions more sustainable
Creating green jobs, developing affordable housing, promoting sustainable construction, carrying out new architectural projects… the Renovation Wave offers our cities and regions many great opportunities to tackle social inequalities, the climate crisis and the economic recovery at the same time. Our rapporteur Enrico Rossi has more ➡️
👧👦 Join our campaign on childcare policies
Access to early childhood education and care, free meals, support for children with disabilities: these are just some examples of what cities and regions do for children. We want to hear your stories! Share with us your best practices to be part of our campaign and inspire others ➡️
📢 The future of Europe is in our (progressive) hands
This week, the Socialist Family has launched a new online platform, led by the S&D Group in the European Parliament, aimed at debating progressive views and voices to feed the Conference on the future of Europe. Join the #Progressives4Europe here and share your views! ➡️
🗳️ The right to vote is not negotiable!
We believe that all EU citizens must enjoy full political rights, regardless of borders. This is why our Group supports the European Citizens’ Initiative #VotersWithoutBorders, thanks to which mobile EU citizens would have the choice to vote in all democratic elections either in their country of residence or in their country of origin. Sign the petition now 👉
❤️ #ProgressiveLocalStories
🏆 We love sharing what progressive cities and regions do, as they can inspire many others with their stories. This month, we bring you the example of the youngest mayor of Europe’s biggest region, Felix Heinrichs from Northrhine-Westphalia, whose city Mönchengladbach is one of this year’s winners of the Sustainable mobility awards! Find out why 👉
What’s coming next?
✊ Socialists rallying up for Porto
Save the date for a great conference on 6 May bringing together progressive forces from all level ahead of the Social Summit taking place in Porto to debate how to build a progressive social Europe. Register here ➡️
🇪🇺 Celebrate Europe Day!
This year’s 9 May will be a special one with the launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe. How are you going to celebrate this important anniversary? Here is what the European Committee of the Regions is planning. Stay tuned for more info ➡️
🥳 Call to Europe is 10
Register now for this special edition of this special edition of Call to Europe organised by the Foundation for European Progressive Studies on 25-27 May. This year’s three-day highly interactive festival will focus on “Recovering Europe: Mind the Social Gaps”. Check out the programme and sign up ➡️
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