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Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the New European Bauhaus & Creativity Working Group
New European Bauhaus & Creativity
The NEB and Creativity Working Group supports the development and implementation of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) in line with the latest EU policies and the NEB Communication, placing design and creativity at the core of the initiative. It follows EU-level NEB developments while showcasing concrete local and regional activities that demonstrate how design- and creativity-driven approaches can deliver sustainable, inclusive and beautiful solutions in practice, helping to build momentum towards a stronger and more actionable NEB across Europe.
The Working Group strengthens members’ understanding of the NEB framework and enhances their capacity to engage with it by mobilising local ecosystems and fostering cross-sector collaboration between designers, creative professionals, policymakers, businesses and civil society. As a NEB partner, ERRIN uses the Working Group as a platform to reinforce policy dialogue with EU institutions, driven by members most active on NEB-related topics, while creating opportunities for project development, knowledge exchange and the visibility of members’ ideas, stories and ongoing activities within the wider EU NEB community.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Youth at the heart of the New European Bauhaus: Education, housing and the Right to Stay
As the New European Bauhaus (NEB) progresses from vision to implementation, there is an increasing need to involve citizens not only as beneficiaries, but also as co-creators of sustainable
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Culture, Heritage & Tourism WG Meeting: Culture, arts and mental health
Mental health challenges affect nearly one in four people in Europe each year, with significant consequences for quality of life, social cohesion and participation in the labour market. The European
Smart Specialisation WG meeting: I3 Instrument – a look at the future and the current calls
This Smart Specialisation Working Group meeting will be focused on the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, drawing attention to the experiences from using the initiative up to date,
EU Design Day 2026 explores New European Bauhaus solutions for affordable housing and urban regeneration
On 11 June 2026, policymakers, designers, researchers, architects, practitioners and urban innovators gathered in Brussels for EU Design Day 2026, a full-day event dedicated to rethinking how design
WG Related Events
Save the date: ERRIN turns 25
ERRIN turns 25 and we will celebrate the occasion at the Autumn General Meeting on 10 December in Brussels. Share your memories, photos and reflections and help us tell the story of the network!
WIRE 2026: Future Regions: The Role of Sustainable Innovation in European Competitiveness
Hosted during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and co-funded by the European Commission through Horizon Europe, WIRE 2026 – the Week of Innovative Regions in Europe – will take place on 2–3 December 2026 at the Millennium Theatre, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Limerick, Ireland.
Youth at the heart of the New European Bauhaus: Education, housing and the Right to Stay
As the New European Bauhaus (NEB) progresses from vision to implementation, there is an increasing need to involve citizens not only as beneficiaries, but also as co-creators of sustainable, inclusive and beautiful living environments. In this context, young people represent a key, yet still underutilised stakeholder group. This event will explore how the NEB can better engage young people as active participants and co-creators, with a particular focus on the regional and local level. It will discuss existing EU tools, initiatives and opportunities and showcase regional examples.
Cities at the Core: celebrating 10 years of the Urban Agenda for the EU
European Urban Initiative organises 'Cities at the Core: 10 Years of the Urban Agenda for the EU and the way ahead', taking place on 17–18 November 2026 in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Marking a decade since the signing of the Pact of Amsterdam and the launch of the Urban Agenda for the EU (UAEU), the event will bring together cities, regions, EU institutions, researchers and urban practitioners to reflect on ten years of multi-level cooperation and to discuss the future of EU urban policy.
Save the date: European Research & Innovation Days 2026
The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event, the European Research & Innovation Days 2026, will take place on 10 and 11 November 2026 in Brussels and online.
Eureka 2026: Pordenone to host the Third Edition of the Cultural and Creative Industries Fair
Next 5 and 6 November, the third edition of the 'Eureka' Cultural and Creative Industries Fair will take place in the city of Pordenone (Italy).
WG Documents
Mapping regional and local needs to inform the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)
The draft paper on "Mapping regional and local needs to inform the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)" complements ERRIN's previously submitted input papers and proposed amendments to the European Commission's proposal on the ECF.
Shaping the future EU Agenda for Cities – ERRIN’s key messages
As Europe advances its Green Deal and sets its sights on competitiveness and the next Multiannual Financial Framework, cities, urban areas and metropolitan regions must be at the heart of the transformation. Building on the network’s long-standing expertise and recent input papers, ERRIN contributed to the call for evidence launched by the European Commission on the future EU Agenda for Cities.
ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework
At this pivotal time for Europe, with the Commission's proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) getting closer, European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is pleased to provide inputs on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027. Drawing our comprehensive paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme', with insights gathered from the 120 regional ecosystems that ERRIN brings together, ERRIN has put together 10 key messages on the…
Shaping the New European Bauhaus Facility: ERRIN input document
ERRIN is pleased to share the input document on shaping the content of the NEB Facility. This document is the result of the collaborative and interactive session ‘Shaping the content of the NEB Facility’ hosted by ERRIN in May 2024, as well as of a strategic positioning of R&I stakeholders’ needs in the NEB initiative. The documents gathers ERRIN members insights, key recommendations and good practices, with the aim to help shape the two components of the NEB Facility and implement meaningful and impactful actions on the ground.
Shaping the New European Bauhaus Facility: ERRIN input document
ERRIN is pleased to share the input document on shaping the content of the NEB Facility. This document is the result of the collaborative and interactive session ‘Shaping the content of the NEB Facility’ hosted by ERRIN in May 2024, as well as of a strategic positioning of R&I stakeholders’ needs in the NEB initiative. The documents gathers ERRIN members insights, key recommendations and good practices, with the aim to help shape the two components of the NEB Facility and implement meaningful and impactful actions on the ground.
WG Related Content
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
ERRIN responds to the public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under FP10
On 16 October, ERRIN submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under the future Horizon Europe (FP10). ERRIN calls for a more inclusive, transparent and territorially grounded framework that strengthens Europe’s innovation ecosystems and maximises the impact of EU R&I investments.
Emmen looking for partners for DUT call (Circular Urban Economies)
The city of Emmen has worked on a methodology called ''Plastic Bewust'' to map plastic use and waste, develop circular solutions for these residual streams and raise awareness of plastic pollution. They would like to find partners to develop and scale-up this methodology further. Plastic Bewust provides a concrete basis for a follow-up project under the DUT Call 2026, shifting the focus towards developing urban production chains, and look at the development and testing of concrete local circular value chains.
Erasmus+: Training Staff to Transform Libraries - Bibliothèque d'Alsace
The Bibliothèque d’Alsace is looking for partners for an Erasmus+ project. The Bibliothèque d’Alsace aims to extend European learning opportunities to staff from four intermunicipal public library networks in Alsace. It is therefore looking for other municipal libraries with the objective to foster professional exchange, discover innovative practices from other European countries, and strengthen cooperation and the development of public library services across the region.
ESA InCube initiative: Polish company is seeking partners for the Land Tax Assessor project
ITTI is a Polish software company experienced in projects for European Space Agency and the European Commission (Horizon Europe). It is currently developing Land Tax Assessor, an AI-based online service for local governments that combines local geospatial data with satellite imagery to verify built-up areas and detect property tax discrepancies. They are looking for local authorities (municipalities, towns, cities) to test the service and share feedback on local processes. The tool is free of charge and does not required financial commitment from local authorities.
ERRIN members selected as NEB Prizes finalists
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes celebrate innovative projects and ideas that embody NEB values: sustainability, inclusivity and beauty. The NEB Prizes 2026 finalists have been announced and ERRIN is pleased to see so many of them coming from its member regions.
EU Design Days
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Latest Updates
- By Martina Campajola
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
ERRIN responds to the public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under FP10
On 16 October, ERRIN submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under the future Horizon Europe (FP10). ERRIN calls for a more inclusive, transparent and territorially grounded framework that strengthens Europe’s innovation ecosystems and maximises the impact of EU R&I investments.
- By Angèle Liaigre
Emmen looking for partners for DUT call (Circular Urban Economies)
The city of Emmen has worked on a methodology called ''Plastic Bewust'' to map plastic use and waste, develop circular solutions for these residual streams and raise awareness of plastic pollution. They would like to find partners to develop and scale-up this methodology further. Plastic Bewust provides a concrete basis for a follow-up project under the DUT Call 2026, shifting the focus towards developing urban production chains, and look at the development and testing of concrete local circular value chains.
- By Clara Eichinger
Erasmus+: Training Staff to Transform Libraries - Bibliothèque d'Alsace
The Bibliothèque d’Alsace is looking for partners for an Erasmus+ project. The Bibliothèque d’Alsace aims to extend European learning opportunities to staff from four intermunicipal public library networks in Alsace. It is therefore looking for other municipal libraries with the objective to foster professional exchange, discover innovative practices from other European countries, and strengthen cooperation and the development of public library services across the region.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Horizon Europe updated Work Programme 2026–2027: Discover the novelties and express your interest in the PDT
The European Commission recently published the updated Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027, allocating an additional €500 million to the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme for 2026 and 2027. Discover the novelties and express your interest in the Project Development Tool.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
ERRIN members selected as NEB Prizes finalists
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes celebrate innovative projects and ideas that embody NEB values: sustainability, inclusivity and beauty. The NEB Prizes 2026 finalists have been announced and ERRIN is pleased to see so many of them coming from its member regions.