Interministerial Committee for Cities 2025: what is the current situation?

June 2025

What is the CIV?

The Interministerial Committee for Cities (CIV) is responsible for coordinating public policies in favour of priority neighbourhoods (QPV) and the fight against territorial inequalities.

It defines, coordinates and monitors the actions taken by all the ministries concerned to improve the situation in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, which are often characterised by high unemployment, educational difficulties and problems accessing public services.

Its objectives are to:

• reduce social and territorial inequalities;

• strengthen social cohesion;

• improve living conditions in priority neighbourhoods;

• promote equal opportunities;

• support employment, education, security and urban renewal.

What conclusions can be drawn from the actions implemented in priority neighbourhoods since 2023?

Since the 2023 interministerial committee on cities, one third of the measures defined have already been implemented:

• Redesign of the priority geography of QPVs (December 2024): the QPV map was redefined at the end of 2024 to better reflect current social needs.

• Renewal of city contracts (‘Engagement quartier 2030’) with the signing of 333 contracts in mainland France in 2024 and by the end of 2025 for overseas territories.

• Launch of the Quartier de Demain (Neighbourhood of Tomorrow) architectural competition, which will be rolled out in 10 areas, promoting architectural innovation and urban development.

• Investment in ecological transition and adaptation to climate change in priority neighbourhoods, with €77 million invested by the ANRU in the Quartiers Résilients programme to support the ecological transition and the allocation of 15% of the Green Fund to projects located in priority neighbourhoods.

• Opening of 51 additional international sections in REP schools since 2022, which has improved social diversity within these schools and opened up new opportunities for pupils.

Numerous actions are underway:

Around 40% of actions are currently being rolled out, demonstrating a dynamic of ongoing transformation:

• Launch of the Neighbourhood Entrepreneurship 2030 programme in the first quarter of 2024 to support business creation and job creation.

• Improved access to apprenticeships for 80,000 young people from QPVs (70,000 young people currently in apprenticeships, i.e. 87% of the target), for better integration into the labour market.

• Continued rollout of educational hubs to structure educational support, with 209 hubs currently certified, covering 34% of QPVs.

• Securing funding for associations through more systematic use of multi-year target agreements. These agreements will cover 3,000 associations by the end of 2024, 25 times more than in 2023, ensuring visibility and financial stability for the voluntary sector.

What actions are planned?

The 2025 Interministerial Committee on Cities represents a crucial and strategic step in the State’s commitment to priority neighbourhoods.

It is structured around three major priorities that define the Government’s strategic roadmap for the next five years, with a view to guaranteeing equal opportunities and full participation for all in the life of the nation:

Axis 1 - Building a grand alliance for the fulfilment and empowerment of children and young people

This priority puts young people at the heart of our ambition. It aims to guarantee every child and young person in priority neighbourhoods equal access to education, culture, sport and all opportunities for fulfilment, by strengthening support mechanisms and creating pathways to a chosen future.

• Certify 40 new educational cities by 2025. This ambitious rollout aims to strengthen comprehensive educational support for children and young people, from Invest in the future of the ‘very young’ in QPVs by doubling the number of places in schools for children under the age of 3 from the start of the 2026 school year and continuing with the plan to create 100 crèches.

• Strengthen the prevention and treatment of mental health issues among young people by setting up psychological support services in neighbourhoods, in synergy with existing educational centres and educational success programmes.

• Encourage the pursuit of studies and access to civil service careers: signing of 100 agreements of excellence for the start of the 2026 school year between high schools in priority neighbourhoods and higher education institutions (e.g. CPGE, universities, IUT, Prépa Talents, etc.). These concrete pathways aim to open the doors to excellence and diversity of career paths.

Axis 2 - Ensuring a dignified and safe life in neighbourhoods

This axis focuses on making concrete improvements to the living environment and safety of residents. It encompasses access to quality public services, a healthy environment, decent housing and enhanced everyday safety, so that every citizen can live and thrive in peace. Strengthening the presence of public services in QPVs; improving links between police officers and the population.

• Resolving all maintenance issues in common areas (bulky items, waste, lifts, letterboxes) with social landlords by January 2026, using the lever of property tax relief on built properties.

This is a strong incentive for a clean and respectful living environment.

• Strengthen security by doubling the number of police community liaison officers by 2027 and setting up institutional discovery programmes for young people in QPVs. The aim is to facilitate dialogue and strengthen the sense of shared security.

• Open additional Maisons France Services (one-stop shops) from 2026 and offer 1,000 internship places in QPVs for junior doctors. This combined initiative aims to facilitate access to essential public services, particularly healthcare, in neighbourhoods, ensuring better coverage of residents’ needs.

Axis 3 - Investing in economic success for all in neighbourhoods

This axis is dedicated to the economic recovery of neighbourhoods. It aims to boost local employment, promote entrepreneurship, attract private investment and develop skills, so that every resident has the means to succeed in their career and contribute to the dynamism of their local area.

• Accelerate business creation (particularly in retail and crafts), especially for women, through a €60 million investment fund starting in 2025 and the deployment of €150 million in microcredit via Prêts d’Honneur Quartiers (neighbourhood loans).

• Attract private investment through tax incentives specific to QPVs, based on the model of urban free zones for entrepreneurship (ZFU-TE). These new targeted tax measures will create an environment conducive to the establishment of new businesses, generating jobs and economic dynamism in neighbourhoods.

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