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Ensuring EU investments meet cities’ needs

Marking the European Commission's first 100 days, Eurocities #100daysEU campaign highlights 10 priorities for a better Europe. Among cities' priorities, they call for better access to EU funding and resources, to deliver essential public services and tackle challenges like climate change and social inequality.

Ensuring EU investments meet cities’ needs

100 days EU: New European Commissioners take their seats

To mark the first 100 days of the European Commission, Eurocities #100daysEU campaign will highlight 10 priorities for a better Europe. City leaders envisage ways to strengthen democracy, accelerate climate action, and address citizens’ most pressing needs.

100 days EU: New European Commissioners take their seats

Cities must be a central partner in EU innovation plans

In a new Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call on the EU to ensure they are recognised as central partners in the development and implementation of research and innovation plans, particularly the upcoming EU Framework Programme 10.

Cities must be a central partner in EU innovation plans

Cities have fewer barriers and no borders

Held under the ‘UNITES’ project and co-funded by the European Commission’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the 11th Integrating Cities Conference highlighted cities’ essential role in shaping policies that bring people together.

Cities have fewer barriers and no borders

Cities look for support to move to innovative financing options

With traditional subsidies being reduced or cut, cities are looking at innovative financing options. However, limited local capacity and restrictive regulations make it difficult.

Cities look for support to move to innovative financing options

Highlight

Published annually, the Eurocities Monitor aims to shape the debate on the situation and needs of European cities.

The highlight of this second Eurocities Monitor is the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey which is based on the answers of 92 mayors from 28 countries. Launched two weeks ahead of the European elections, the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey provides an analysis of the major trends, challenges and priorities that shape urban affairs in 2024.

The Eurocities Monitor includes a collection of essays with insights into the challenges and solutions in European cities, showcasing the skills and diplomacy of their leaders.