This ELIF webinar will address key points on the Right to Stay as an emerging topic in the European debate on territorial cohesion and demographic change. Building on the recent launch of the Right to Stay Strategy at the European Parliament, the session will explore the conditions needed to ensure that staying in one’s territory remains a real and sustainable choice for future generations.
The webinar will bring together EU policymakers, regional actors and project teams to exchange perspectives, experiences and practices on how communities can create the conditions for people to remain and thrive in their territories. Discussions will focus on the role of policy, governance and local action in promoting equal access to opportunities, services and quality of life across regions.
Participants will gain insights into current European reflections on the Right to Stay, learn from concrete territorial experiences, and contribute to the discussion on the future of territorial cohesion in Europe. Registrations open until 2 June 2026.