As 2014 is the year of European elections, the renewal of the European Commission, the new programme cycle and discussions on a new European Justice and Home Affairs programme, Efus wants to talk about policy evolutions in Europe.This conference represents an opportunity to discuss both the European dimension of local crime prevention and European policies on this topic. In relation to its Aubervilliers and Saint- Denis manifesto, “Security, Democracy, and Cities,” Efus wants to debate the follow-up to the Stockholm programme and make the opinions of its member cities and regions be heard.                                Europe and prevention:           the needs of local decision makers and practitioners                                                         13 MayThe EU landscape 2014 – 2020. Institutional renewal, policy renewal?Introductory session – overview of the main issues and policies of the European Union related to crime prevention. The European dimensions of local crime preventionRound table discussion on European inter-city and cross-border cooperation in the field of crime prevention, notably concerning organised criminal networks, trafficking of human beings, substance abuse, crime observatories, and police cooperation. After Stockholm: Expectations regarding new EU policies and programmes in the field of justice and home affairsRound table discussion to analyse the EU Stockholm programme in the light of Efus’ Manifesto of Aubervilliers and Saint-Denis and to identify the expectations and demands of local prevention practitioners. Open letter from crime prevention stakeholders to the renewed European institutionsClosing session devoted to formulating the position and needs of local decision makers and practitioners.