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NEWS
The latest developments and activities carried out in the context of the Coalition for the Freedom to Stay.
28 May 2026 ·
SGI Europe President Ingbert Liebing and General Secretary Valeria Ronzitti meet with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council
On Thursday 28 May 2026, SGI Europe President Ingbert Liebing and Secretary General Valeria Ronzitti met with António Costa, President of the European Council, to discuss the priorities at the top of the EU agenda, and how the Freedom to Stay can help reconnect...
22 May 2026 ·
Debate around the Coalition for the Freedom to Stay during SGI France General Assembly
The meeting provided an important opportunity to exchange with SGI Europe’s French members on the main policy files currently followed by the General Secretariat, as well as on the state of play of the French section. Discussions also ...
6 May 2026
Investing in rail mobility to empower citizens to move and to stay
CER and its railway members are strongly committed to providing the essential mobility services that make the freedom to stay possible. Rail provides daily transport for commuters, connects businesses, and drives sustainable tourism. It offers inclusive...
6 May 2026 ·
High-Level Launch Event of the Right to Stay Strategy
On 6 May 2026, Raffaele Fitto, European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, launched the work for the future Right to Stay Strategy. In a dedicated high-level with Roberta Metsola...
20 April 2026 ·
Railways’ key role in fighting transport poverty through access to essential services
Ahead of Europe’s first Anti-Poverty Strategy, expected in May, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) is calling for strong and sustained investment in essential services like rail. As the Commission develops...
18 March 2026 ·
SGIs Network Joint Declaration for the Tripartite Social Summit of 18 March 2026
On the day of the Tripartite Social Summit, the SGIs Network published a Joint Declaration calling for the Freedom to Stay to become a reality, highlighting the need for a renewed balance between competitiveness, cohesion and resilience across Europe. Discover the document here.
23 February 2026 ·
Launch event of the Coalition for the Freedom to Stay
On 23 February 2026, at the high-level Intergroup on Social Economy & Services of General Interest, the SGI Network, representing providers of Services of General Interest, led by SGI Europe, launched the Coalition for the Freedom to Stay...
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