New commission consultation on retail regulations

The European Commission has launched a new public consultation on retail regulations in a multi-channel environment. The deadline is 8 October 2017.

Social innovation in Rotterdam: One-stop-shop for youth at risk of exclusion

Jongerenloket (Youth Desk) is a hub of free services in Rotterdam where vulnerable people under the age of 27 can seek assistance for education, work or care. The one-stop-shop enables young people to access all of the city’s youth-related social services at one central location, hence making it easier for young people to receive the help they need.

Estonian Presidency brings a focus on inclusive and sustainable Europe

Estonia took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU from Malta on 1 July 2017.

Tampere to host EIP-SCC field-visit of smart districts

On 21 September, on behalf of the Mindtrek Smart City event, the city of Tampere will host a field visit of the EIP-SCC Action Cluster on Sustainable Districts and Built Environment.

DG-MOVE launches public consultation on TEN-T projects implementation.

On August 1st, the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission published an open survey to gather input from the general public and stakeholders regards the main problems and proposed solutions for simplifying the future implementation of TEN-T projects.

Join us at the CIVITAS CREATE workshop during the CIVITAS Forum conference 2017 in Torres Vedras!

How can growing economies leapfrog to sustainable mobility?: CREATEive ways to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities

OECD and European Commission Boosting Social Enterprises Development

Connected and automated driving (CAD) in CIVITAS cities session at CIVITAS Forum 2017

On Friday 29 September 29 (9:30-11:30), the discussion on connected and automated driving (CAD) will be part of CIVITAS. Come and join us in this discussion to ensure the sustainable integration of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) in our overall mobility objectives in cities. The session will also feature our CREATE project, with a presentation on “Will automated vehicles kill off mass transit in smaller urban areas?” (Tom Cohen, CREATE Project Partner, University College London)

Eurobarometer shows optimism in the EU is on the rise

The latest Eurobarometer published on 2 August shows that Europeans are more positive about the future of the EU and their trust in the EU is on the rise.

Lisbon's new e-bike scheme

Lisbon’s city planners are preparing sustainable mobility solutions that will tackle challenges such as decreasing air pollution and traffic congestion.