The Riace Model is innovative and internationally praised as a beneficial initiative for communities in Italy and beyond, which face severe decline due to depopulation. READ

Freiburg has been selected as a candidate for the 2026 Solidarity Prize. The city has a long-standing dedication to welcoming newcomers rather than suspecting them. READ

Zwolle has been selected as a candidate for the 2026 Solidarity Prize. The Dutch provincial capital, under Mayor Peter Snijders, is debating migration rationally and with civility. READ

An ageing population, a slowing economy and steady emigration have left Greenland dependent on foreign labour, at a time when the country is mapping its path to full independence. READ