Democracy’s front line isn't in Brussels. It’s in your town hall. A sharp article about the challenges democracy faces in Europe by 2 youth4regions Alumni, Luís Leites and Chrysi-Isidora Varoucha, in TerritoriALL. ➡️ Read the full article https://loom.ly/jeMGZ9s

‘The most important factor for energy communities to succeed is to have an enabling legal framework.'📈 Quoted in the @esponprogramme.bsky.social magazine, our Head of Policy, Josh Roberts, looks at this and other key conditions that help community energy grow. → gis-portal.espon.eu/arcgis/apps/...

Join us in Rome to find out how cities can drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development through EU Cohesion Policy. We bring together city leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy and its impact on European cities. https://loom.ly/PHH_Xig

Small apartments. Big rents? Finding a 45 m² flat should be an accessible option, yet for millions of Europeans, it can cost more than half their income. ESPON HOUSE4ALL shows how this apartment size, highlights financial challenges across Europe. Read the full analysis: https://loom.ly/71dX888

"Cohesion Policy is not one single policy but many realities shaping Europe’s tomorrow" EC Vice President Raffaele Fitto in TerritoriALL outlines a renewed social contract—border, island/coast, outermost regions—and highlights cities as engines of innovation. https://loom.ly/HzUmjyk

🎉 ESPON HOUSE4ALL Final Report! 🏡 A new milestone for ESPON: We just published the final report of our flagship HOUSE4ALL study - an ambitious and data-driven effort to unlock the realities of affordable and quality housing in Europe. Check our website for more https://loom.ly/eaxp13I

Germany Housing Reality - 45% rent privately, 43% own homes. Stable policies matter Social housing (12.3%): public loans below market for 15-30 years then back to private market €21.65B pledged for social housing (2022–28) - policies for energy upgrades and utility support https://loom.ly/1z2CMTc

A small island cooperative. Ecotxe, a non-profit consumer cooperative in Mallorca, provides community-driven solutions that can transform local transport systems. Small-scale, community-led initiatives can reshape our approach towards mobility and energy. https://loom.ly/d8hN8T4

How does a region truly survive a shock like the 2008 financial crisis? It’s not just about 'bouncing back' to normal—it’s about the power to transform. Exaptive Resilience is the capacity to creatively repurpose assets in a new development path. More in our new policy brief https://loom.ly/MP1QJRw

The Netherlands, Austria and Denmark are among the leaders in maintaining structurally large and active non-profit housing sectors. They use variations of a cost-based model to ensure long-term affordability and often serve a broad population mix. https://loom.ly/1z2CMTc

38 country profiles + 523 pages + 1 comprehensive and comparative overview on housing policies = The most complete European Compendium of Housing Policies, which is now available from ESPON and our HOUSE4ALL project. Stay tuned for more! https://loom.ly/1z2CMTc

What should you expect if you join us in Aalborg 🚀A keynote speech by Connie Hedegaard, formet EU Commissioner for Climate Action, on the challenges of rapid decarbonisation 🔎Panel debates and parallel sessions based on recent ESPON evidence 💡Interactive World Café session https://loom.ly/ZJO5TsY

The value of research evidence lies in its direct applicability to policymaking says ESPON EGTC director, Wiktor Szydarowski. If you want a quick update of all our ESPON recent and future activities, his interview is a must read https://loom.ly/DLJdRmI

Europe's new frontline. The Baltic borderlands (Ida-Virumaa, Latgale, Utena) face a dual geopolitical shock + peripherality crisis from Russia's aggression. Check out our CHANEBO storymap with tailored strategies for true regional resilience and a new economic vision. ➡️ https://loom.ly/-ac_7D0

Register for our ESPON seminar in Aalborg today and join us on 19-20 November 2025 to discuss the how but mainly the where of the Green Transition. Keynote speaker: Connie Hedegaard, former EU Commissioner for Climate Action Check our website for more details. https://loom.ly/ZJO5TsY

In the face of a geopolitical shockwave, how can Europe's eastern border regions not just survive, but thrive? We are proud to present the final report of our CHANEBO project, a vital resource for regions grappling with the fallout from the Russian aggression https://loom.ly/b0ur1Ks

We want to learn from the best! 🌳🌳 ESPON GILL seeks your local greening plans & urban nature strategies! We're building a vital repository to inspire cities across Europe. Showcase your work, inspire others, contribute! When knowledge is shared, it's multiplied. Submit now: https://loom.ly/0LT5EfU

Floods, wildfires, depopulation—how ready are Europe’s territories for today’s crises? ESPON ResiLIAnce shares lessons + tools in Valencia & online, 25–26 Sept. Visit flood sites, meet experts, and join the debate. Register: https://loom.ly/0JtRTLg

Time for Aalborg! Register for our ESPON seminar in Aalborg today and join us on 19-20 November 2025 to discuss the how but mainly the where of the Green Transition. Check our website for the draft programme and more details. https://loom.ly/ZJO5TsY

How can regions across Europe benefit from the green industrial transition? 🌍 Join our online webinar on September 15, 2025, to explore how regions can turn green energy into local economic development. https://loom.ly/_vwJrHM

Are you connecting local policy decisions to global trends? 🤔 The new ESPON NoStaGeo interactive tool helps policymakers and citizens trace how global drivers are reshaping local reforms. It's your guide to proactive governance. https://loom.ly/sAKfmlM

Green transition is not only about how to make it happen, but, equally importantly, where. Mark your calendars to discuss this on 19-20 November 2025 - at the ESPON seminar in Aalborg. More information soon! https://www.espon.eu/events/save-date-espon-seminar-making-space-renewable-energy-transition

Can large offshore wind farms make Denmark a ‘green power hub’ for Europe? Thomas Kjærulff Torp, from Green Power Denmark, says they can do even more - including technology development, know-how, regional development and green fuels. More in the #TerritoriALL magazine https://loom.ly/s0nTiP4

We need urgent local action to bring together climate goals and competitiveness. EESC's Konstantinos Bakoyannis discusses how the 'Fit for 55' package creates new obligations for cities, energy communities as a game-changer, and why green transition must be fair and inclusive https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

How can we support European regions to cooperate effectively and tackle sea-use conflicts related to Offshore Renewable Energy? The ESPON CoBren final report has the answers. It's a must-read for anyone in maritime spatial planning! ➡️ Download the report https://loom.ly/ijA7eU8

Do we need to sacrifice landscapes for renewables? 🌍 EESC's Lidija Pavić-Rogošić says no, but we need strategic spatial planning. Think agrivoltaics and brownfield redevelopment. Community buy-in is key! ➡️ Read more: https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

New TerritoriALL 16: Europe's Green Dilemma! 🌍 How do we find space for the green transition? Our new magazine, with insights from 21 experts researcher and policymakers explores land use, governance, and public acceptance. Spatial planning is key! https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

New! Atlas of the Carpathian Macroregion! 🏔️ Our new publication maps out the socio-economic and spatial development of the Carpathian region , exploring key determinants and opportunities. It's an essential resource for understanding this unique European macroregion. https://loom.ly/_dtVnJg

#EURegionsWeek with ESPON🚀 Register today for the #EURegionsWeek and choose one of the five sessions ESPON organises or actively participates. See the full list of our events on our website and select between: ✔️ resilience ✔️ housing ✔️ city funding ✔️ urban greening https://loom.ly/Z1zXpC8#EURegionsWeek#EURegionsWeek

s Strategic Planning the Key to Europe's Green Future? 🌍 The green transition needs space for wind and solar. Our article highlights how planning is key to managing land-use conflicts. With RED III, fast-tracking is possible, but social acceptance is central to success. https://loom.ly/azMEvHc

Is Strategic Planning the Key to Europe's Green Future? Global risks demand urgent green transition. Christian Vind explains good planning ensures investments & coherence. Denmark shows local leadership in planning sites for renewables like Viuf Solar Park. ➡️ Read: https://loom.ly/0LT5EfU

We want to learn from the best! 🌳🌳 ESPON GILL seeks your local greening plans & urban nature strategies! We're building a vital repository to inspire cities across Europe. Showcase your work, inspire others, contribute! When knowledge is shared, it's multiplied. Submit now: https://loom.ly/0LT5EfU

New TerritoriALL 16: Europe's Green Dilemma! 🌍 How do we find space for the green transition? Our new magazine, with insights from 21 experts researcher and policymakers explores land use, governance, and public acceptance. Spatial planning is key! https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

Struggling to make clean energy happen in Central Europe? ⚡️ Our new CleanEnergy4CE Handbook is your practical guide! Packed with insights on trends, barriers, and solutions for local/regional action. Get ready to "Start small. Act early. Learn fast. Work together." https://loom.ly/CnTQ4BI

Do you want to better understand the challenges of clean energy transition policies in Central Europe and how local and regional authorities can address them? ➡️ Download the CleanEnergy4CE Final Report for territorial evidence and insights into this vital transformation. https://loom.ly/DyoMtXw

A big thank you to all our panellists and those who joined us onsite or online making our high-level event on "Challenges at the EU’s North-East External Borders" a great success! A summary of the event and session videos will be available soon on our website

A huge thank you to everyone who made our ESPON Seminar "Exaptive resilience in border regions" in Gdansk such a thought-provoking event! Visit our website for a full follow-up, including presentations, event photos and a short summary article of the event. https://loom.ly/gT0GIWA

What is the territorial challenge your area faces? submit a Targeted Analisis proposal before 24/11/25 If your idea is selected, you will get: ✅A high-quality study led by top European experts ✅Around EUR 250,000 budget ✅Networking opportunities ✅Peer learning opportunities https://loom.ly/19yTOe8

Where does Europe's future resilience truly begin? Join our hybrid event, "Challenges at the EU’s North-East External Borders," on July 3, where researchers and regional leaders from Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, exchange on cutting-edge ESPON research https://loom.ly/qk5FhOk

Did you miss our online event "Territories on their way to climate neutrality"? Check on our website and relive all five sessions of the event! The presentations and recordings are now available, along with a brief follow-up summary. https://loom.ly/E-umwio

Are you in Kraków for the #CitiesForum2025? Join our stand! Our colleague, Martin Gauk, is waiting for you with details and insights from our latest projects. From cross-border cooperation to resilience for border regions and from macroregions to small and medium cities, there is something for you

How will the demographic, digital, and green transitions reshape our regional labour markets? ➡️ Read the preliminary findings from our ESPON OVERLAP project, and explore our interactive maps on the future of Europe's labour markets: https://loom.ly/iLxwI0U

How can we better value and safeguard our cultural heritage for sustainable growth? Join ESPON and EHHF on June 17, 2025, for an innovative workshop in Brussels (hybrid), focusing on a novel approach to material cultural heritage statistics. ➡️ Secure your spot today: https://loom.ly/vzd9lzk

"Resilience means... developing sustainably." – Mayor Dulkiewicz of Gdansk. New TerritoriALL interview: how Gdańsk, an EU Eastern border city, navigates shocks. Focus on cross-border coop, energy, digital, and fight disinformation. Cities "bounce forward"! ➡️ Read more: https://loom.ly/lmX4v5U

In 3 weeks, Prof. Smętkowski returns to Gdańsk for the ESPON seminar “Exaptive Resilience in Border Regions,” presenting insights from the ESPON KARPAT project on mountain regions. The seminar is a part of Poland’s EU Council Presidency agenda. @esponprogramme.bsky.social #ExaptiveResilience

Join us online for a high-level conference diving into territorial development & cohesion. We're tackling political distrust, evidence-based governance, and new research avenues. A unique opportunity to shape future policies with cutting-edge research! Join online on 4 June: https://loom.ly/4SkBKtg

Did you start preparing your proposal for our Targeted Analyses open call? Submit your idea. You can get: ✅A high-quality study led by top European experts ✅Around EUR 250,000 budget ✅Networking opportunities ✅Peer learning opportunities Do you have questions? We are here to help you loom.ly/19yTOe8

Sales affordability in Europe in 2024 - number of years required to pay a mortgage for a 50 sq m

Housing policy is a sum of fiscal, social, monetary, environmental and land use policies. Presentation of the House4all project results by Franziska Sielker, TU Wien professor in Brussels #espon #housing #eupolicies #cohesionpolicy

The Joint Declaration from the Informal Meeting of Ministers in Warsaw, decided the renewal of the Territorial Agenda, and assigned to ESPON a foresight study to provide evidence for the European territorial development and illustrate the consequences of territorially blind policies loom.ly/cNdGmII