Latest
Read our latest news, opinion, press releases, publications and events.
-
Building inclusive cities: 5 lessons for effective migrant integration
Many cities across Europe are focusing on how existing systems function and how they can be made more coordinated, accessible and responsive for migrant communities.
7 minute read -
Nordic cooperation: why Stockholm’s bus revolution matters for Europe
Stockholm has already gone green, now it’s going electric. Here’s how the region’s procurement model can help Europe speed up zero‑emission buses.
8 minute read -
Bringing women into the spotlight: How cities are reaching migrant women
On International Women’s Day, we showcase cities that highlight the often unseen realities migrant women face. While 'invisibility strategies' for safety can limit women’s access to support, cities are working to better reach and empower them.
5 minute read -
Brno leads work to strengthen metropolitan cooperation in Central Europe
Daily life in Europe doesn’t stop at municipal borders. The MECOG-CE project, led by Brno, shows how stronger metropolitan cooperation can make cities and their surrounding regions more connected and responsive to people's needs.
5 minute read
-
-
100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
4 minute read -
Center Rog: Ljubljana’s creative hub
Once a factory, now a home for makers: Center Rog keeps Ljubljana’s heritage alive through creativity, community and shared urban life.
6 minute read -
Cities and industry unite in Copenhagen for a green, competitive Europe
At the Mayors-Business Dialogue, held in Copenhagen, mayors and business leaders from across Europe discussed how new partnerships can help Europe stay competitive while accelerating the green transition.
6 minute read -
The local leverage of public procurement: innovating for sustainable cities
European public buyers unite at BBWT Helsinki to turn procurement into a driver of sustainability, innovation and circular economy for resilient cities.
6 minute read -
The role of cities in achieving EU food waste reduction goals
Cities like Guimaraes, Lille Metropole, and Tallinn are leading innovative initiatives to reduce food waste, shaping EU targets and proving local action can drive global change.
5 minute read -
Unlocking the energy transition: why cities must move beyond subsidies and embrace innovative financing
Cities must move beyond subsidies and embrace innovative financing to accelerate the energy transition. EU support, knowledge sharing, and reduced red tape are key.
9 minute read -
Greener IT procurement: lessons from Brussels
Paradigm Brussels is advancing sustainable IT procurement by focusing on emissions, durability and circularity, while working with others for better impact.
10 minute read -
Public procurement as a driver for sustainable ICT
Public procurement can drive sustainable ICT by extending product lifespans, reducing e-waste, and using sustainable certifications to ensure ethical, low-impact digital solutions.
4 minute read -
Clean Industrial Deal: where is the 2040 target?
The Clean Industrial Deal sets Europe’s direction, but without cities, key funding, and a binding 2040 target, its full potential won’t be realised.
4 minute read