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Cities commit to invest €4.3 billion to fight poverty and social exclusion over 5 years
21 cities, representing more than 20 million citizens have so far pledged €4.32 billion towards a fairer, more equal and inclusive Europe.
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publication date:
21-02-2019
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Heraklion citizens panel issues three recommendations
As part of our Cities4Europe campaign, Heraklion organised a citizens' consultation which developed recommendations for improving policy cooperation and communication at all levels, with a focus on enabling young people to be heard.
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publication date: 20-02-2019
21 cities pledge to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights
Within the framework of our new EUROCITIES initiative 'Inclusive Cities for All: Social Rights in My City', 21 cities have adopted pledges showing how they act to translate the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights into actions to improve people's lives.
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publication date: 19-02-2019
Lyon pledges to support employment, gender equality and social inclusion
Lyon metropole ('Grand Lyon') is the 21st city to sign a pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights.
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publication date: 18-02-2019
Tune in to view LIVE our event at the European Parliament on 21 February 2019
Do not miss out on the launch of our new EUROCITIES initiative ‘Inclusive Cities for All: Social Rights in My City’ in the European Parliament on 21 February from 10.00 - 12.30.
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publication date: 18-02-2019
Utrecht signs a strong pledge to combat and prevent homelessness
Today, Utrecht became the 20th city to sign a pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Deputy Mayor for Social Affairs, Maarten van Ooijen, who is also our vice-chair of the EUROCITIES Social Affairs Forum, signed a strong commitment to principle 19 on housing and assistance for the homeless.
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publication date: 15-02-2019
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Ghent citizens panel on social rights and the environment issues three recommendations
The city of Ghent invited citizens to discuss the future of Europe on two specific topics - social rights and the environment and climate - in an open debate on 12 February.
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publication date: 14-02-2019
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Lille Metropole pledges to provide active support to long-term unemployed
Lille Metropole is the 17th city to sign a pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights. The President of Lille Metropole, Damien Castelain, signed a pledge to provide active support to employment (principle 4), ensure equal opportunities (principle 3) and promote secure and adaptable employment (principle 5).
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publication date: 13-02-2019
Malmo is the 18th city to sign pledge to the EU Pillar of Social Rights
Malmo became the 18th city to sign a pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Mayor of Malmo Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh signed a strong commitment to ensure equal opportunities (principle 3) and provide active support to employment (principle 4).
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publication date: 13-02-2019
Milan is the 19th city to sign pledge to the EU Pillar of Social Rights
Milan became the 19th city to sign a pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Deputy Mayor for Social Policy, Health and Rights, Pierfrancesco Majorino, signed a strong commitment to principle 3 on equal opportunities for all people.
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publication date: 13-02-2019