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EU competitiveness plans must better recognise cities’ importance
Mario Draghi’s report on EU competitiveness presents ambitious plans to tackle Europe’s economic challenges. However, for the EU to achieve its sustainable economic goals, cities must be recognised for their central role and given the support needed for green initiatives and workforce training.
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A UNITES story – fighting fires to integrate in Athens
As part of UNITES, Athens is progressing in co-design strategies. The Greek Forum of Migrants and the municipality join forces for efficient integration.
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Food Trails launches new podcast series on urban food systems
Host, Natasha Foote, previews the Food Trails podcast exploring the power of cities in shaping sustainable food systems.
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Eurocities Shadow Commission champions urban priorities at EU level
Eurocities has launched its full Shadow Commission College, to raise the voices of city mayors as direct political counterparts to the incoming College of European Commissioners.
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Introducing Eurocities Shadow Commission College
Eurocities Shadow Commission positions mayors and city leaders as counterparts to the next college of European Commissioners.
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Work with cities to shape Europe’s future – Guest essay
In the first of our new series of guest essays, Helmut Dedy, Executive Director of the Association of German Cities makes the case for an EU that works with cities to shape Europe's future.
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Integrating for a better Europe
Across Europe, cities are providing sustainable integration pathways for migrants and creating welcoming societies for all.
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Aiming for an updated European Pillar of Social Rights
Cities have been at the forefront of making the Pillar a living framework for social rights and inclusion in urban areas. It is now time to update the Pillar with concrete initiatives that mirror the social challenges European cities are facing.
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EU must partner with cities for strong urban governance
Ahead of the European elections, Eurocities is calling for a more coherent EU strategy for urban policies, with the EU and cities working together to improve public services and ensure a green, prosperous future for everyone.
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Better mobility starts in cities
Cities gather to discuss how to radically reshape urban space and present their demands for the next EU mobility policy agenda.
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Europe at risk from climate hazards
The just-released European Climate Risk Assessment presents a stark picture of the future of climate change in Europe. However, the EU Commission's response lacks vision and fails to foresee steps for local empowerment.
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Cities need better EU Food Policies
Eurocities members are driving change in urban food policies and advocating for better integration into the EU’s strategic agenda.
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What priorities should be on the EU agenda? – a local perspective
Ahead of the European Elections 2024, Eurocities has put mayors and deputy mayors in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what should be included in the next EU mandate’s priorities.
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A social agenda that delivers for people
Ahead of the EU elections, cities advocate for a social agenda that delivers for people based on an improved European Pillar of Social Rights. We must ensure affordable housing, invest in jobs and skills for green and digital transformation, and include the most vulnerable.
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