The work topics that Efus covers are chosen according to member local and regional authorities’ demand and local security issues. They are managed as part of cooperation projects that can be either local, national or European. For over 30 years, Efus has been working on cross-cutting topics linked to urban security such as nightlife, risky behaviours, gang violence, violent radicalisation, new technologies, violence against women, etc.
November 2023 – Even though violent radicalisation is often fuelled by global events, its strongest and most direct impact is felt at the local level. How can local…
September 2023 – We are less than a year away from the Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, a global event that conveys values of excellence, friendship and…
September 2023 – How to revitalise neighbourhoods that are perceived as unsafe at night and foster a feeling of belonging among residents? Faced with this challenge, the city…
July 2023 – The European Forum for Urban Security (Efus) has been working on the issue of radicalisation leading to violent extremism since the early 2000s, in the…
July 2023 – A training platform in 4 languages. Some 90 security actors and 16 cities already trained. Practical exercises in 6 European cities. Five field visits. This…
Resolution of the Executive Committee of the European Forum for Urban Security (Efus) Europe’s locally elected representatives are calling for a major effort to build the capacities of…
June 2023 – Ensuring that citizens can freely and securely visit and use their city’s public spaces is a priority for all local authorities. But how to protect…
This interview provides more detail on Barbara Holtmann’s expert views on the importance of a gender-based perspective when creating urban security strategies. The main takeaways of the event…
Les Lilas, 23 March 2023 – How can we promote a gender-based approach to urban security policies? How can a gendered perspective be incorporated into the assessment and…
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