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In a new Eurocities policy paper, city leaders are calling on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for city administrations.
5 minute readAs we face increasingly urgent global challenges, including climate change, urbanisation and growing inequality, Europe must transform its food systems to ensure resilience, sustainability, and inclusivity, write the Vice Mayor of Milan and Deputy Mayor of Leuven.
4 minute readEuropean cities are driving innovation, securing financing, and building essential skills to create a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future, as discussed last week at the Eurocities Economic Development Forum in Bilbao.
6 minute readCouriers are essential workers in the flow of goods, but the gig economy creates competition harming couriers and the cities they operate in. In Milan, a civic crowdfunded startup is delivering a new model.
4 minute readThe CitiObs project, which includes Eurocities, has launched an Open Call for European Citizen Observatories and Citizen Science initiatives to become Alliance Partners.
3 minute readOrganised by Eurocities, the first-ever Nets4Dem Democracy Lab in Barcelona brought together cities across Europe. Their goal: to find new digital solutions to the complex democratic challenges they are facing.
7 minute readThe Nets4Dem project’s Democracy Lab, organised by Eurocities, begins today. It focuses on improving cities' democratic processes in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Why is digital innovation crucial for urban prosperity? Bratislava digital expert, Mária Kostická, explains.
6 minute readThe Nets4Dem project’s Democracy Lab, organised by Eurocities, takes place in Barcelona in September. Ahead of the event, we spoke with Arnau Monterde, Barcelona's Director of Participation, to learn why democratic innovation matters, and how the city is leading citizen participation.
6 minute readA new Eurocities report shows that the EU cohesion policy is crucial for prosperity in cities. But if cities are to drive climate and social transformations, the policy's urban dimension must be improved.
8 minute readA new report co-authored by Eurocities explores how cities organise their engagement with the EU, providing city administrations with the insights and strategies they need to boost their influence in EU affairs.
8 minute readRotterdam's district council model of democracy is diversifying representation and empowering neighbourhoods to shape their future.
6 minute readSabrina Janz explains what drives her to prevent and combat loneliness in her hometown of Dortmund.
5 minute readCity leaders and MEPs met in the European Parliament to discuss whether the NextGenerationEU recovery plan is providing the investment that cities need to achieve their green ambitions. Cities stated that their role in the plan's implementation must be improved.
10 minute readVienna is taking a pioneering approach to pedestrian infrastructure. Walking Officer Petra Jens is on a mission to boost walking in the city.
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