After an eventful year, Croatia handed over the Presidency of the EU Danube Strategy to Slovakia at the EUSDR Annual Forum in October 2020. Thereby, Slovakia committed to continue the
Latest EUSDR Implementation Report now available
Just before the start of the new year, the Danube Strategy Point (DSP) published the latest implementation report from the EU Danube Strategy. The report provides a comprehensive overview on
EU ministers adopted Territorial Agenda 2030
On the 1st of December, ministers in charge of spatial planning, territorial development and cohesion adopted the Territorial Agenda 2030. At the same time, they launched 6 pilot actions. In
Keeping up quality of services of public interest in times of crisis
Services of General Interest (SGI) employ over 60 million workers in a broad range of sectors. Likewise, they contribute to approx. 26% of the EU’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Furthermore,
20th Anniversary of the Palermo Protocol – Expert Talk on Trafficking in Human Beings
The Regional Implementation Initiative (RII) organises a conference on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the UN Palermo Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons. Against this
Macro-regional Strategies & COVID-19 – conclusions from the 3rd EC Report
This year, the European Commission published the third report on the implementation of macro-regional strategies. The biennal reports aim at taking a look at the progress made in the four
9th EUSDR Annual Forum
The 9th Annual Forum of the EU Danube Strategy addressed the topic of sustainable development. In doing so, the Croatian Presidency of the Danube Strategy aimed at initiating an exchange
Cohesion Policy, local engagement and youth – Looking back on the Danube Participation Day 2020
Involving young people is a key factor for creating a sustainable perspective and providing a good quality of life in the Danube Region. This was the unanimous conclusion from the
New call to unlock the potential of youth
The EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment opened a new call to support innovative solutions to youth unemployment. In doing so, the Fund particularly aims at transnational cooperation
Draft Guidance Paper for Youth Participation presented
The Guidance Paper for Youth Participation addresses benefits, necessary conditions and good practice examples of youth involvement. In doing so, the paper aims at providing guidance to youth initiatives and
