Reset your city | Your PES Group newsletter
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On 14 June, we gathered with many Progressive Mayors in Brussels to find answers to this question: how can we make the most of public space in our cities? Nantes, Bremen, Paris, Valencia, Rennes, Mannheim, Florence, Tirana and many other Progressive cities have successfully implemented local measures to address the challenges cities face today, including pollution, congestion, urban sprawl, social exclusion, stress and criminality, which hamper the socio-economic well-being of Europeans.
We also met with the leaders of Leuven, Budapest and Milan to discuss steps they’re taking to reclaim public spaces that have been inaccessible to citizens for far too long. Scroll down for key takeaways from our event on the future of cities and have a look at the #ProgressiveLocalStory to brighten up your day 👇👇👇
🚵♀️ Our Cities, Our Future: Repairing the Urban Fabric
The time has come to make our cities safer, more resilient and more ecological, and to create a sense of belonging for our citizens and let the people be the protagonists of this shift. The PES Group meeting on Wednesday 14 June gave some insights on transforming public spaces, promoting green mobility and sustainable and affordable housing.
Have a look at the key takeaways featured in the Living Cities newsletter by POLITICO Europe.
🙌 Progressive change starts locally
As Social and Democrats, we want to lead the change in and around cities and make them a place where people enjoy living. Our vision of a more progressive, sustainable Europe, rooted in its territories and proud of its diversity now goes visual with our new logo!
👦 European Child Guarantee: Time to put words into action
With the adoption of the Child Guarantee 2 years ago, Europe has taken an important step toward eradicating child poverty. Get inspired by the #ProgressiveLocalStory of Pedro Ribeiro, Mayor of Almeirim, who wants to make sure all children can benefit from affordable care.
🌹 Towards a Feminist Agenda for Europe!
We were thrilled to be in Nantes, France, to join Johanna Rolland, Olivier Faure and Anne Lambelin to call for a feminist agenda in Europe. Our President Christophe Rouillon presented our #SafePlace4Women campaign to end violence against women, everywhere! Will you adopt the resolution in your local authority?
👋 Welcome to our Young Progressive Local and Regional Leaders
This week we welcomed the young progressive local and regional leaders that take part in the 2023 edition of the European Committee of the Regions' Young Elected Politicians (YEP) programme. One of them is Svitlana Yarova, Local Councillor from Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Read more about her vision of building a new Ukraine.
Meet our YEP Nico Marquardt, local councillor in Potsdam, Germany 👇
❤️ Progressive Local Stories ❤️
Once again, Vienna, led by Socialist Michael Ludwig, is ranked as the world’s most liveable city in 2023 👏 If you needed more evidence that social housing, healthcare and quality infrastructure investment make life better, here you go! Pia Maria Wieninger, who’s a local councillor in Vienna, explains why 👇
What’s coming next?
✊ Organise a summer camp for Ukrainian kids!
As Social democrats, we feel that it's a priority to help the Ukrainian children to find peace at least for a certain period of time and to remind them how "normal" life could feel like. We encourage cities and regions from all over Europe to join! Every small action can make a big difference. Fill in this survey prepared by the European Committee of the Regions and the Association of Ukrainian cities.
👋 See you soon!
We will be back in September with fresh energy and loads of ideas! In the meantime, be ready for summer reads, funky playlists and podcasts on our social media channels.
🙏 For the header photo, we thank: Tobias Cornille on Unsplash