Cities across Europe are increasingly confronted with complex issues, ranging from climate adaptation and the energy transition to housing, social inclusion, and sustainable mobility.

The layout of a community’s shared areas dictates more than just its practical use; it influences social hierarchies and how residents identify with their surroundings. To achieve an equitable ecological shift, shared environments must be developed and maintained to serve a wide-ranging demographic.

The European Commission is inviting young artists (aged 18-35) from countries involved in the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region to explore themes of belonging, migration, and the right to remain.

With backing from the European Parliament, the EU is launching a new initiative designed to support small municipalities by offering 20 awards. The New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative for small municipalities aims to assist smaller communities in developing projects that are inclusive, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance youth activism and engagement.

The NAMIRS project was officially launched at the headquarters of the Central European Initiative (CEI) - Executive Secretariat in Trieste, in the presence of many project partners, supporters and media.

On July 23rd, the scope of the 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐆𝐁𝐄𝐑) has been extended by the European Commission. This step will allow Member States to implement certain aid measures without prior Commission scrutiny.

The  European Maritime and Fisheries Fund launches a new call to support SMEs wanting to develop and bring to market new products, services, and business models  that could ultimately create profitable activities.

Via Carpatia EGTC is launching a project call within the framework of Small Project Fund. Applications can be continuously submitted in two PAs: Nature and Culture as well as Enhancing cross-border cooperation of public authorities and people living in the border area.

The new Action Plan for the Danube Region, a key document for the future of the European Macro-region, will be published in October 2019. On the 15th February at the last meeting of National Coordinators the 14 member states of the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) created a pathway for the new Action plan for the Danube Region as proposed by the Romanian presidency, with support of Danube Strategy Point (DSP) – the newly established coordination secretariat based in Vienna and Bucharest.