SOCIAL
Creating a more social Europe means implementing the European pillar of social rights by supporting effective and inclusive employment, education, skills, social inclusion and equal access to healthcare, culture and tourism.
Our programme helps local, regional and national governments across Europe to develop and deliver better regional development policies in this field.
We create opportunities for sharing solutions to regional development issues, for exchanging good practices and for policy learning via our two pillars: our interregional cooperation projects and our Policy Learning Platform.
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Projects and project ideas
Get inspired by our approved projects or explore one of these SOCIAL project ideas. Then, discover how you can get involved in interregional cooperation by preparing your own project proposal.
Policy solutions
Explore all the policy solutions our projects and policy experts have identified on the topic of SOCIAL. Read through our policy briefs and good practices. Watch our webinar recordings. Download the conclusions for past workshops and peer reviews.
Good practices
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Anlehre und Anlehre+ Vocational integration through support in dual training
A program helping young people between the ages of 15 and 25 with placement barriers to prepare for completing a dual vocational training (apprenticeship).
Neighbourhood mediation
The main goal is to (re)start communication between neighbours, or to restore former contacts between people living in each other's neighbourhood.
HELIOS - Hellenic Integration Support for Beneficiaries of International and Temporary Protection
HELIOS is an Integration Project that aims to support refugees of International Protection and Temporary Protection to integrate into the Greek society.
Together we can do more
Adaptator Ukrainian migrants in a quick, effective way in a crisis situation to realities in new country by professional activation and integration in society.
PLAN EINSTEIN: living, learning and working together
PLAN EINSTEIN: living, learning and working together The city of Utrecht offers an innovative and inclusive approach to facilitate integration from day 1.
Saluzzo Migrante
Support in favor of seasonal workers aimed at ensuring a place to listen, take charge and provide guidance regarding their legal, medical and working situation
Haluatko yrittäjäksi? (Want to be an entrepreneur?) -info sessions by the City of Jyväskylä
Lowering the threshold for budding migrant entrepreneurs to start a business via series of concise sessions providing essential information for the venture
Social Safety Approach
This policy aims to increase the liveability and safety of the city by working on neighbourhood level with a multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary approach.
OR-ME: orientamento nuovi cittadini Mercenasco
Assist migrants and inform them about services that favor their inclusion in the socio-economic context.
Labour market mentors Saxony
Supporting refugees and people with a migration background on their path to economic independence
AktiF and AktiF+
AktiF and AktiF + is the employment programme. The aim is to promote employment in East Belgium. This means: 1. fight unemployment 2. increase employment
Juttuklubi Jyväskylä
An exploratory discussion club to bridge the gap between international job seekers and potential employers via boosting networking and Finnish language learning
Career Club Jyväskylä
A programme targeted towards developing customized career development tools and practices in order to turn career wishes into concrete plans and actions
StartUp Time
StartUp Time was introduced in 2021 as a long-term collaborative initiative that aims to enable more people born outside Sweden to start viable businesses.
SOCIAL policy solutions
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The social dimension of culture
Explore the social dimension of culture and learn how cultural initiatives and CCIs can impact social policies on the ground in this policy brief.Synergies between traditional operators and cultural creative industries: key learnings
On 16 January 2024, the Policy Learning Platform hosted a webinar on the topic of synergies between traditional operators and cultural creative industries. Access the recording, presentations and the key learnings here.Solidarity tourism – different ways to discover a territory
Let's say you are planning a first-time vacation to Paris. What would be on your itinerary? Discover the Migrant Tour!Early school leaving and integration of NEETS into the labour market in Réunion Island
On 28-30 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted a peer review for the Regional Council of La Réunion (France). The Region was looking for advice and inspiration on how to prevent school and academic dropout rates, as well as to increase the employment rate of young people.Beyond technology: E-health solutions for effective communication
This story explores the e-health solutions that can help respond to the current challenges faced in healthcare services. Discover examples from Interreg Europe projects such as HoCare, INTENCIVE and ITHACA.Creating social cohesion through cultural initiatives: Key learnings
On 24 October 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted a webinar on the topic of cultural initiatives as levers for social cohesion. Watch the recording and access the key learnings.Work integration social enterprises: the Swedish model
In Umeå, Sweden, environmental objectives are achieved along with social goals.Entrepreneurial education: a case of excellence
Entrepreneurship: high on the EC agenda For the European Commission (EC), entrepreneurship is the act of seizing opportunities and ideas and tGender equality: fixing the practices for a rapid transformation
Current trends in society acknowledge the urgent need to boost awareness of the role of women and more generally of gender equality in all spheres. Take a look at EU objectives and local initiatives.Restoring fortified cultural heritage
In this article, discover how the German city of Magdeburg has been working on reviving its vast cultural heritage.Cultural and Creative Industries: Towards a more social Europe
On 7 February 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted the second episode of the Cultural and Creative Industries series: Towards a more social Europe. Watch the recording and explore the key learnings.Fostering innovation capacities and integrating disadvantaged groups
Explore the challenges and recommendations of the peer review for the government of Åland.Development of Smart Island and Smart Tourism Strategies
Discover how the Policy Learning Platform has helped the island of Korčula with its smart tourism strategies.Replay available: Next generation policymakers
More than 150 participants, 10 talented speakers around an important subject: why continuous learning and cooperation helps policymakers to face today and tomorrow's challenges. Watch the recording.Pilot actions: Inspiring policy change
Explore the key learnings, recording and presentations of the final episode of our webinar series on cultural routes.
Get policy advice
Are you looking for help on a regional policy-making challenge or simply have a question? Make use of our Platform services.
News and events
Explore the latest news and upcoming events on SOCIAL topics.
1st Cherry Transnational Study Visit in Veneto
On the 15th & 16th of May, the 1st transnational study visit took place in Veneto, organised by the Veneto Region in the context of CHERRY project.EUREKA Culture & Creativity Fair in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, through the Department for culture and sports, is organizing Eureka 2024 – Fair of Culture and Creativity, which will take place on the 29th and 30th of October at the Pordenone fairgrounds.2nd STAKEHOLDER MEETING HELD IN SLOVENIA
Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia (DCHS) organized 2nd Local Stakeholder Group meeting, which was held at the Municipality of Litija on the 10th of May 2024.Latvian stakeholders brainstorming session
Latvian stakeholders gather for youth policy brainstorming session in RigaBilateral Study Visit - Ireland
A Bilateral Study Visit took place in Irleand organized by Munster University of Technology from 30.04.2024 to 01.05.2024.Good Practices workshop in Jyväskylä
The City of Jyväskylä arranged its fifth stakeholder meeting on 6th of May in the f4th stakeholder meeting in Jyväskylä
The City of Jyväskylä arranged its fourth stakeholder meeting on 15th of April 2024The first meeting of the Local Stakeholders in Płock, Poland
At their initial meeting, the Płock Local Stakeholders Group convened to discuss the INVOLVIM project, aiming to integrate immigrants and address the evolving needs of the community.Three Interreg Europe projects nominated for RegioStars Awards 2024
Three Interreg Europe projects will be competing for a spot in the finals at the RegioStars Awards in the 2024 edition: CRAFTS CODE, MATCH-UP, and ThreeT.Resilient healthcare in rural areas
Join the Policy Learning Platform on 5 June 2024 from 10:30 to 12:00 for a webinar on access to healthcare in rural areas.AtWork4NEETs' video at the Interreg EU Annual event
During the Interreg EU annual event in Antwerp, on 20-21 March 2024, the AtWork4NEETs' project video was presented.21-23rd of May: third study visit in Finland
The coming study visit and learning event in Päijät-Häme, Finland marks the first partner meeting for 2024. All the partners are looking forward to an exciting visit in the Northern region of Europe.Igualada hosts the first edition of STEM DAY
This event, organized as an extension of the recognized STEM WOMEN CONGRESS (SWC), has been a significant step towards promoting science and technology among young people, promoting gender equality in these areas.Join our thematic workshops
The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising four workshops on various topics. It is a great opportunity to meet organisations from other European countries involved in Interreg Europe project.
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