Why a manifesto?
The European Forum for Urban Security’s (Efus) Security, Democracy and Cities manifesto expresses the principles on which our action has been based ever since our foundation in 1987. It includes a political declaration on our shared vision of urban security as well as a comprehensive series of practical recommendations on 18 topics of urban security.
As such, it is a reference for our members and a roadmap they can use to guide their policies and local action for the next five to 10 years.
The 2025 manifesto was drawn up following our Security, Democracy and Cities conference in Brussels (Belgium), in March 2024. This latest version is an update of the manifestoes that resulted from our previous Security, Democracy and Cities conferences in Nice (France) in 2021, Barcelona and Catalonia (Spain) in 2017, Aubervilliers and Saint-Denis (France) in 2012, Saragossa (Spain) in 2006, and Naples (Italy) in 2000.
How is it produced?
The Security, Democracy and Cities manifesto is the product of a collective writing process between Efus member local and regional authorities, its network of experts and collaborators in universities, European and international organisations and other specialised networks, as well as Efus’ staff and associated experts and consultants.
Its content is based on the knowledge garnered at the local level by Efus’ members as well as insights from European Union-funded projects that Efus has led or participated in, and the input and expertise from our partner organisations and networks in Europe and beyond.
How to use it?
The manifesto can be used as a reference by Efus member local and regional authorities when drawing up, reviewing or evaluating their local urban security policies and programmes. For local and regional authorities, organisations and individuals who are interested in urban security, it encapsulates the principles on which our network is founded, our vision of urban security, and our approach on the ground.
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