Time to build back better our cities and regions, but how?
A year ago this week, the European Commission presented its proposal for a major Recovery Plan. As we wait for the plan to start bearing its fruits, progressive cities and regions are ready to play a key role in its implementation, as to build back better we must start locally. On #EuropeDay and everyday, our message is loud and clear: the future of Europe is in our hands 🙌
This and more is keeping us busy at the PES Group. So what happened and what lies ahead? Take a moment to scroll through our newsletter!
👨🏭💪 Making social rights a reality for all
Ensuring affordable and decent housing for all, gender equality, childhood policies - progressive cities and regions are key levers in implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights and making sure that no one is left behind. Our rapporteur Anne Karjalainen has more ➡️
✊ No place for racism in Europe
Cities and regions are on the front-line when it comes to combating racism and hate crime. This is why they must be recognised as strategic partners in the fight against any form of discrimination. Our rapporteur Yoomi Renström explains how ➡️
🏡🌊 The wave to renovate
The Renovation Wave strategy is one of the most ambitious pillars of the European Green Deal. How can it contribute to make our cities and regions more social, sustainable and inclusive? Read more about this with our Vice-President Enrico Rossi ➡️
#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 Laura Sparavigna, City councillor of Florence, who made her city the first in Italy to abolish the #TamponTax! Do you have similar stories to share on how to fight period poverty? Let us know!
What’s coming next?
📢 The future of Europe beats social and progressive!
While recovering from the pandemic, we want a strong social Europe that drives the progressive transformation. Next week, take part in three days of debates with progressive politicians from all over Europe, including our members Vasco Cordeiro, Tom Jungen and Pascal Smet, renowned academics and civil society! Join us at the FEPS #CallToEurope event! ➡️
🌍 European funding is key to make the green transition happen!
Progressive cities are front-runners in shaping the ecological transition with the help of EU funding through innovative projects, while at the same time advocating that social change must not be forgotten in this transition. Sign up for our workshop with our members Peter Kurz and Isolde Ries at the DEMO Congress (in German only) 👉
🌈 Progressive cities and regions under the rainbow
On #IDAHOT day, many progressive local and regional leaders raised the 🏳️🌈 flag to show that discrimination does not have a place in their city and region, and that they are ready to pave the way to a Union of Equality! Stay tuned for more happening under the rainbow soon!
🙋♀️ 💁♂️ Progressive local and regional leaders going Europe
We are proud to share that this week 42 young progressive leaders have joined the 2021 Programme for Young Elected Politicians of the European Committee of the Regions! We firmly believe in gender balance and female leaders can still apply for the programme by 31 August! Don’t miss this chance to take part in great discussions, events, and networking sessions 👉
By the way…
🤩 … we are hiring!
Are you passionate about communications and do you think communications is key for the future of Europe? Join our secretariat as Communications Assistant and help tell the story of progressive cities and regions in Europe! Find out more and apply by 28 May ➡️