On day one of Brexit, British cities commit to European cooperation. “Our country might have left the European Union – but we are certainly not leaving Europe,” mayors from the network Eurocities state in a joint message.
1 minute readThis year we have seen the stark inequalities the pandemic has highlighted and witnessed the huge Black Lives Matter movement globally. In Europe, cities are working to address racism, including in Glasgow and Lisbon.
2 minutes readFrom fortresses that rise like a phoenix from the ashes, to walls that whisper secrets of the past - this isn't a new Harry Potter novel, it's a collection of best practices on cultural heritage in the EU's cities and regions.
1 minute readHow do we put people first when moving to a green and digital economy in times of crisis recovery? Bringing together social and environmental goals is a key task for many cities now focussing on recovery efforts.
5 minutes readMany cities are reeling from the coronavirus crisis, while the spectre of climate change is still on the horizon. But how will cities finance the shift to a greener future, and how will they include everyone?
5 minutes readWhat is Glasgow's secret to combining climate action, resilience and recovery, and making them relevant to local communities?
2 minutes readBritish cities have expressed their commitment to European cooperation even after Brexit. “City to city collaboration at a European level and cooperation within the Eurocities network has never been more important”, reads a statement of UK Core Cities.
2 minutes read44 cities, representing more than 51 million citizens, have jointly pledged €14.2 billion in social investment measures towards creating a fairer, more equal and inclusive Europe.
5 minutes readThe COVID-19 crisis in our cities is proving to us that a fair and rapid digital transition is not only possible, but also more necessary than ever before.
3 minutes readCities are showing leadership on climate and demanding European level action on the eve of the publication of the Communication on the European Green Deal tomorrow.
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