The debate over ESF+ goes to the heart of what the new podcast series is about: how European decisions shape people’s ability to participate fully in city life.
Cities with no margins explores how European policies affect people on the ground and how cities work to ensure that everyone can participate fully in urban life.
Whether because of poverty, unemployment, disability, housing insecurity or other barriers, too many people still struggle to access opportunities that others take for granted. The series looks at the policies and investments that can help address these challenges and create more inclusive communities, aiming to build cities where nobody is pushed to the margins of society.
Across future episodes, listeners will hear from city leaders, policymakers, experts and practitioners working on issues such as housing, employment, skills and social inclusion. The common thread is a simple question: how can Europe help create cities where everyone has the chance to thrive?
The first episode of Cities with no margins arrives at a pivotal moment for European social policy.
As negotiations on the next EU budget gather pace, decisions about the future of ESF+ will influence how cities tackle poverty, support vulnerable residents and create pathways to employment and opportunity. The podcast offers a chance to hear directly from those closest to the debate and to the people affected by its outc
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