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How European cities are making AI work for people
As AI becomes part of everyday urban life, cities are asking not just what the technology can do, but how it can improve people’s lives. From data spaces to digital skills, local governments are building the trust, tools and safeguards needed to make AI work for everyone.
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Paris is planting the seeds for a greener city
Paris is turning schoolyards, streets and neighbourhoods into greener, safer places where children reconnect with nature every day. Through its Oasis Schoolyards programme, the city is making climate resilience a matter of social justice for every child.
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Making automated mobility work for European cities and people
Automated vehicles deliver the most public value when they extend the transport network rather than compete with it.
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No cities, no delivery: the battle over the EU’s next budget
Cities warn EU leaders: without a real role in the next 7‑year EU budget, Europe risks failing on climate, housing and competitiveness.
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Baia Mare’s ambitious blueprint for urban excellence
The city of Baia Mare, one of Eurocities' newest members, is driving innovative projects focused on cultural preservation, sustainable regeneration and improving life for all residents.
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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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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.
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Silent nights, bright cities: from Vilnius to Barcelona
Did you know Europe crowns a Capital of Christmas? Vilnius shines this year, and Barcelona is next in line with a festive, sustainable twist.
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Cities back bold new Culture Compass for Europe
The new Culture Compass for Europe is a strong political commitment to put culture at the heart of EU policies. To make this vision a reality, city leaders urge the EU to back it with robust programmes and funding.
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Spaces for vibrant cultural and creative scenes
What will the cultural spaces of the future look like? Will they be reimagined factories humming with creativity, historic halls repurposed for new generations, or temporary structures that spark dialogue before moving elsewhere?
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Leuven commits to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
Leuven has become the 55th city to sign the Eurocities Lille Call to Action on Sustainable Culture, committing to link its climate goals with cultural policy.
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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.
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City Heroes: Ihor Terekhov, Leading a city at war
In November 2021, Ihor Terekhov officially took office as Mayor of Kharkiv. He had plans for mobility, climate action and urban innovation. But just three months later, those plans exploded under the first barrage of Russian missiles.
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Welcome to Eurocities 2025 Braga
The Eurocities Conference 2025 takes place in Braga on 4-6 June. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga, to learn what’s planned and how the city is getting ready to inspire cities from across Europe.
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