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Guimaraes uses science-based tools to drive nature-based solutions
Guimaraes is using satellite data and machine learning to identify climate risks and measure where nature-based solutions can make the biggest difference. The approach is helping the city make science-based decisions for a greener future.
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Romania must respect the rule of law in the case of Timisoara’s mayor
In 30 days, Romania will remove a mayor voters elected twice by an amendment that seems to be written to target him.
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How Rotterdam is reinventing religious heritage for city life
In Rotterdam, religious heritage is being reimagined as spaces for culture, community and city life
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How cities strengthen migrant integration through peer learning
Dublin is adapting to rapid growth in diversity, while Berlin has decades of experience as a city of migration.
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Istanbul’s City Hero: Ekrem İmamoğlu
Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is one of the shortlisted ‘City Heroes’ at the Eurocities Awards 2026. The winners will be announced at the Eurocities Annual Conference in Utrecht, 8-10 June 2026.
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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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Brno leads work to strengthen metropolitan cooperation in Central Europe
Daily life in Europe doesn’t stop at municipal borders. The MECOG-CE project, led by Brno, shows how stronger metropolitan cooperation can make cities and their surrounding regions more connected and responsive to people's needs.
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How cities are redefining the future of public innovation
In an opinion piece, LSE Cities, Eurocities and the city of Bratislava explain why the future of European public-sector innovation does not depend on private business, but on direct investment in local government.
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Country insights from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
Same goals, different realities: In Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, trust and autonomy make or break city plans to tackle climate and housing.
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Cities back new EU Cities Agenda – but need EU guarantees
As the EU unveils its first-ever Policy Agenda for Cities, local leaders back its strong recognition of cities' role in delivering Europe’s priorities, but call for clear commitments on funding and governance to ensure real impact.
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Proposals for next EU budget risk sidelining cities
City leaders warn that the European Commission's proposals for the post-2027 EU budget risk increasing the centralisation of EU funds and further side-lining cities.
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City leaders call for a renewed Cohesion Policy in next EU budget
In a new Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call for a strong, renewed Cohesion Policy in the next EU budget, placing cities at the heart of EU investment and helping to deliver the upcoming EU Policy Agenda for Cities.
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How city diplomacy is shaping EU and global policy
As Europe confronts global challenges such as climate change and migration, cities are increasingly taking on diplomatic roles traditionally reserved for national governments. By doing so, city governments are enhancing their capacity for both EU and international engagement.
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Cities and industry unite in Copenhagen for a green, competitive Europe
At the Mayors-Business Dialogue, held in Copenhagen, mayors and business leaders from across Europe discussed how new partnerships can help Europe stay competitive while accelerating the green transition.
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