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Eurocities survey: Cities drive Draghi’s competitiveness agenda, but need EU recognition to scale action
The first Eurocities Pulse survey on urban competitiveness shows cities are already advancing Mario Draghi’s competitiveness agenda. But to expand this work, they need stronger EU recognition and support to tackle barriers such as land, energy and finance.
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Right to a fair trial and defence for Ekrem İmamoğlu
In a joint statement, Eurocities, Pact of Free Cities and B40 Balkan Cities Network express grave concern over the proceedings against Ekrem İmamoğlu, elected Mayor of Istanbul, and call for his right to a fair trial and defence to be upheld.
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Ukrainian cities stand strong and build for the future
As Russia’s war continues, Ukrainian cities are defending democracy, protecting their people and preparing to rebuild. At the Eurocities Annual Conference, leaders from Kyiv, Kherson and Mariupol shared what this resilience means in practice.
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Food markets: from tradition to transformation
Particularly in Mediterranean cities, food markets are more than places to shop. They are an essential part of daily life, social interaction and cultural identity. But markets’ presence goes beyond Southern countries.
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How local action can build Europe’s democratic resilience
How can cities work with the EU, civil society and researchers to drive democratic resilience and innovation across Europe? This was the compelling focus of the Nets4Dem Conference in Brussels, organised by Eurocities and TEPSA.
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Mayors for democracy: Let local democracy breathe
A Eurocities and B40 led delegation of European mayors visited Istanbul and Ankara in support of local democracy.
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Cities step up to reconnect young people with democracy
How can Europe’s cities drive new approaches to re-build young people's trust and involvement in democracy? The Nets4Dem Democracy Lab in Bilbao gathered officials from 19 cities to develop innovative solutions.
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European cities turn solidarity into action
Through humanitarian funding, ethical procurement, civic mobilisation, and community cohesion measures, cities are finding ways to help protect rights and support aid delivery.
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Warsaw’s teenagers take on transport
Young people in Warsaw are changing streets, changing minds, and changing mobility culture.
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European cities highlight ongoing repression of elected officials in Turkey
Following new arrests in the last week of democratically elected local politicians in Turkey, Eurocities draws attention to the ongoing repression of opposition figures.
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City Heroes: Emil Boc, building with purpose and partnership at heart
Mayor of Cluj-Napoca and former Prime Minister of Romania, Emil Boc has spent decades combining vision, policy, and citizen participation to turn his city into one of Europe’s leading models for inclusive, green and innovation-driven growth. Now, he’s being recognised as a City Hero.
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How Nice is redefining care for older citizens
Nice is running solidarity restaurants offering something more than just food. But this story isn’t about just a food programme. It’s about rethinking how cities treat older residents – not as burdens, but as essential, vibrant members of the community.
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Turin’s ToNite project is illuminating the night through community and care
ToNite is designed to rethink night-time safety and liveability not through policing, but through co-design, urban regeneration and new community services.
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