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.
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.
Integration Network of the district of Burgenlandkreis
An extensive network of full-time actors supports the work of the Migration Agency of BLK, which leads to target group-oriented projects and measures.
Arena Arbetsmarknad - Labour Market Arena
Based on Danish research (BIP), Arena Arbetsmarknad is Linköping municipality's offer to residents who lack self-sufficiency and employment.
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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.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.
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News and events
Explore the latest news and upcoming events on SOCIAL topics.
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.The Journey Begins: KORALE's Kickoff Meeting
Welcome to KORALE's official blog! Explore our mission to tackle & prevent loneliness among elderly as well as youth populations and drive change in public policies. Join us on this journey!Video | Discover SECON in 84 seconds
All you need to know about how we aim to boost social economy in EU regions.3rd Thematic seminar: Migrant entrepreneurship in the focus
The event is the third in a series of three seminars to promote transnational learning to reshape integration policies in European towns and regions. It will focus on the promotion of entrepreneurship and start-up creation by non-EU nationals.Unveiling Tourism in Balance: Project Introduction Video
We are delighted to announce the official launch of the project presentation video for Tourism in Balance.Regional measures to address shortages of healthcare professionals
From 3 to 4 July 2024, the Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Centre Val-de-Loire Region, France.Relational welfare and community welfare - Masterclass
To provide deep insight in some of the methods we organize these masterclasses in this case about the Relational Welfare Approach, and the Poverty Aware Social Work Paradigm.2nd meeting of the Regional Stakeholder Group - Italy
On 29 February 2024, the 2nd meeting of the Regional Stakeholder Group took place at Palazzo Guerrieri in the Municipality of Brindisi. The meeting was attended by representatives of different organisations in the region.Stakeholder workshop in Westpomeranian Region
On April 5, the next meeting of the group of stakeholders of the MILEstone project took place in the Westpomeranian Region.Video | Exploring Youth Initiatives in Latvian Regions
Explore our study visits in the Latvian region in just 69 seconds.2nd Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting - Ireland, MTU
The 2nd Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting was held on 20 September 2023. The meeting was attended by 21 participants from 11 organisations. The meeting was organised by MS Teams as the stakeholders attending came from all over the country.Insights from the 2nd Stakeholder Meeting in Sevilla
On March 22, 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport in Sevilla hosted a significant gathering for the TIB Project, drawing key stakeholders from the Tourism industry.2nd STAKEHOLDER GROUP MEETING HELD IN ITALY
Gathering in Bologna on October 4th, 2023, stakeholders came together to discuss vital energy transition matters. Emphasizing small towns and hillside areas, the meeting aimed to understand the challenges of integrating sustainable energy.EUREKA Culture & Creativity Fair in Friuli Venezia Giulia
On March 15th, 2024 the Department of culture and sport of Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region organized a press conference to present Eureka 2024, a fair for culture and creativity which will take place in Pordenone on 29 -30 October 2024.
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