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Digital Services Act, why should you care?
The Digital Services Act is moving through its legislative process, but it remains an abstract piece of legislation in most people’s minds, yet it will have real life consequences for everyone.
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Covid-19, an urban disease?
Cities have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Recent research has investigated the reasons, and what cities can learn from them.
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What future for cities after Covid-19?
How has Covid-19 shaped the future of cities? Join us as we discuss some of the implications for local policy makers.
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Fresh air – without the lockdown
One year after lockdowns first cleaned up air in major European cities, new data shows pollution can drop to these levels again through green policies.
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“Time is running out”
Mayors call on the EU presidency to ensure that cities are better involved in the national recovery plans. Portugal’s prime minister Costa promises support.
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License to pollute, goodbye?
Eurocities urges the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to hold manufacturers accountable for their vehicles’ emissions
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Government for the people – with the people
A good government works for the people – or, even better, with the people. In a new publication, presented at the Nantes Innovation Forum, cities share stories of direct democracy in action.
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Opportunities and challenges in a digital era – Cities meeting with Margrethe Vestager
Ahead of the announced Digital Services Act, mayors and leaders from 12 European cities met with European Commission Executive Vice-President, Margrethe Vestager.
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Short Term Holiday Rentals: large European cities seek EU cooperation
Mayors and representatives of cities want stronger regulations on the Short Term Holiday Rental market in order to counter the harmful impact of STHR on the housing market and make neighbourhoods more liveable.
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City dialogue on volunteering
What has been the role played by volunteers and civil society during the Covid-19 pandemic?
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