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City leaders bring local realities to Strasbourg
Meeting MEPs and European Commissioners in Strasbourg, city leaders called for a stronger role in EU decision making and greater investment. They stated the next EU budget and key EU policies must support cities to tackle major challenges such as housing and climate change.
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People of Eurocities: the value of a network
Laura Trujillo Parra, Rens Jonker, Imara Antonius and Jochem Cooiman have been selected as part of the People of Eurocities initiative, recognising members who have made a lasting contribution to the network.
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Cultural professionals in cities are co-creators of democracy
Ahead of her keynote at the Eurocities Culture Forum in Gothenburg, Karin Dalborg, CEO of Nätverkstan, explains why cities’ cultural institutions and the professionals who run them play an important role in protecting democratic life.
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Cities stand with LGBTI+ people in Türkiye
Eurocities stands with the LGBTQI+ communities targeted by raids carried out across Türkiye this September.
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The future of the European Social Fund is at stake
The first episode of Eurocities' new podcast series, 'Cities with no margins', examines the future of ESF+ and why cities must have a stronger voice in social funding.
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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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Zagreb shows why ESF+ matters for cities
Zagreb shows how EU funding becomes real support for people, while revealing what is lost when cities are not involved in shaping it, and why ESF+ needs stronger local voices.
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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.
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Young leaders focus on ‘future skills’ in Dublin
How can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
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Innovation, talent, cities: Economic Development Forum 2025
At the Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2025, part of the Cities Innovate Summit in Turin, city leaders, experts and innovators explored how place, talent and innovation can drive a fair green and digital transition.
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Thank God it’s Monday again
The ILO Agents in Helsinki have a mission: to spread joy while helping people with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives.
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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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