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From Neighbourhood Watch to Community Resilience: A Conversation with Henrik Põder
As part of our commitment to highlighting the voices shaping community safety across Europe, EUNWA is delighted to share this conversation with Henrik Põder, the newly appointed CEO of the Estonian Neighbourhood Watch (ENWA). Taking the helm at a pivotal… -
Beyond the human firewall - The psychology of scams and community defence strategies
Despite decades of sustained awareness campaigns, patrimonial losses related to fraud reported across Europe continue to rise. This trend forces us to ask a difficult question: why do intelligent, cautious individuals still fall victim to scams? The answer lies not… -
Naming the Border: Why the words we use to describe our neighbourhoods matter
Our new White Paper explores how labels like "ghetto" or "sink estate" fuel insecurity—and what we can do about it. It often starts with a word. A label. A newspaper calls a neighbourhood a "no-go zone". A politician refers to… -
From civic movements to institutional partnership - Launching the White Book 2026 series with the Austria country report
The European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA) is proud to announce the launch of the White Book 2026 Series, a comprehensive pan-European analysis of the evolving landscape of participatory security. More than a decade after our first landmark publication, the environment… -
Cultivating the Capable Custodians of Tomorrow: Introducing the "Super Neighbours' Academy"
How do we explain the concept of Neighbourhood Watch to a child without generating anxiety? How can we transform "surveillance" into "care"? These have been the most challenging questions for our community. Today, EUNWA is proud to present an innovative … -
The Ecology of Security: why the "Capable Guardian" is more powerful than a camera
Transforming passive presence into situational intelligence. We live in an age often defined by a "fortress mentality". Our cities and buildings are increasingly saturated with the tools of security: high-definition CCTV, access control systems, and monolithic physical barriers. Yet, despite… -
Bridging the Gap Between Fear and Reality
Why do we sometimes feel unsafe, even when crime statistics suggest otherwise? In an era of rapid social and technological change, security has become a central concern for every European citizen. Yet, the threats we perceive are often different from… -
Why I stopped using the word "periphery" (and maybe you should too)
By Valeria Lorenzelli What words do you use to describe the places in your city? I have a confession to make: I have a deep aversion to the word "periphery". It’s a subtle, almost imperceptible irritation. Every time I hear… -
No Eyes on the Street
How Urban Design is Failing Women’s Safety We’ve all felt it. That momentary chill walking through a deserted public space at night, even when the lights are on. It’s that feeling of being "small and invisible", as urban planner Nourhan… -
Europol Issues Urgent Warning on Caller ID Spoofing
A Growing Threat to Community Safety A new position paper from Europol, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, has highlighted the severe and growing threat of caller ID spoofing, calling it a primary driver of financial fraud and… -
The global safety paradox
The Gallup "Global Safety Report 2025" reveals a striking paradox: in an era experiencing more armed conflicts than at any time since the Second World War, the global population's personal perception of safety has never been higher. This report measures… -
Neighbourhood Watch: Bulwark of the Community or Trojan Horse of Populism?
In an era marked by growing distrust of institutions and a widespread sense of insecurity, Neighbourhood Watch schemes have become an increasingly common feature in many European cities. Born with the goal of increasing safety through active citizen participation, these… -
A Guide to Missing Persons Search Systems in Europe
As the European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA), we are pleased to present our new report: "Searching for Missing Persons in Europe: A Guide to National Systems and Cooperation Models." We have designed this document as a practical guide for policymakers,… -
Beyond the New Sentinels: Analysing Vigilantism and Proposing a Democratic Response
In a contemporary Europe marked by profound transformations, the emergence and proliferation of "patriotic patrols" and vigilante movements present a phenomenon deserving of the highest attention. To provide a thorough understanding of this challenge, the European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA)…
NEWS FROM EU
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EU issues guidance on hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
11 May 2026
The EU has issued guidance for public health and healthcare professionals and transport
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EU to support workers at imminent risk of losing job
11 May 2026
The EU has agreed to broaden the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for
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New law to better protect Europe's waters takes effect
11 May 2026
EU rules that update the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters have entered into
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Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026
08 May 2026
On 9 May, Europeans celebrate Europe Day. 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of the
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€1 billion for European hydrogen projects to accelerate the clean transition
07 May 2026
Over €1 billion of EU funding will go to nine hydrogen production projects in seven
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NEWS FROM EUROPOL
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EU Most Wanted platform helps locate Hungarian child abuser hiding in Spain
12 May 2026The 37-year-old man was arrested in Tenerife on 7 May, three days after his profile was...
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Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’ broken in coordinated maritime operation
12 May 2026Between 13 and 26 April 2026, law enforcement targeted criminal networks moving cocaine from...
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Europol announces transition arrangements following the departure of Executive Director Catherine De Bolle
12 May 2026As from 2 May, Europol has entered into a transition phase with specific arrangements...
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“Terrorgram” network dealt another blow as member sentenced in Denmark
12 May 2026A Danish-French national has been sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related...
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Call centres dismantled and ten arrested in EUR 50 million online fraud case
12 May 2026A criminal network operating a large-scale online fraud scheme has been dismantled through a...
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