New call for AMIF project on migration and integration 2020

EDF Policy Update (September - October 2020)

Eurocities has moved

Eurocities has a new website.

City dialogue on digitalising social services: Challenges, opportunities and lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the trend of digitalising public services. To minimise the virus spread, cities have been quick to move online many social services such as healthcare, employment services and social assistance. Many cities set up extra services online to provide counselling and tailored support to the most vulnerable target groups, and many reinforced online skills trainings with a focus on digital skills. However, the crisis has also deepened the digital divide,...

Join the discussion: How to Get People to Use Contact Tracing Apps?

Amsterdam Smart City is organising a discussion on ways to inform, convince and enthuse people to use contact-tracing app in reaction to COVID-19. Get involved during this 'Data Dilemma' event on the 3rd of September.

Register for Berlin's 'Platform Economy - Decent Work in Times of Digital Transformation' conference

On Monday, 21 September 2020, Berlin's Senate Department for Integration, Labour and Social Services is organising the European conference "Platform Economy - Decent Work in Times of Digital Transformation".

Take part in the largest tech and digital event in the UK

Leeds Digital Festival (LDF), the largest tech and digital event in the UK, is back this September. The Festival is an open, collaborative event celebrating digital culture in all its forms over a two-week period each year. This year’s rescheduled festival will take place from 21st September to 2nd October 2020.

Digital rights in the COVID-19 era

Around the world, cities have stepped up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing changes to our daily lives. Developing better resilience against future threats, including pandemics, has become a core concern for many city administrations.

Survey on cities' digital policies and initiatives in Europe

To gain a better understanding of cities’ digital agendas for the coming years, the city of Barcelona has launched an online survey. The goal is to map digital policy priorities and identify common topics for cities to join efforts. Share your city’s vision by filling in the survey! The analysed results will be presented during an open session during our yearly Knowledge Society Forum in September.

Survey on digitalising social services

At the initiative of Barcelona and Amsterdam, we have launched a survey on digitalising social services.