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Protecting childhood: focus on poverty, mental health and integrated services
From integrated mental health programmes to safe playground initiatives, the Social Innovation Lab offered inspiring ideas and reinforced the importance of childhood protection.
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Cities turning insight into action: building Europe’s climate resilience from the ground up
From the outset of the Eurocities Environment Forum in Malmo Deputy Mayor Sofia Hedén set the tone: “We gather here today not in fear of what is coming, but in recognition of what is already here.”
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EU announces plan to put rail back on track
The European Commission's plan for a pan-European high-speed rail network promises to shrink travel times, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and boost local economies and European competitiveness.
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European cities warn: without more support, urban climate resilience plans risk collapse
A new Eurocities Pulse survey of 54 cities from 17 European countries reveals that cities face growing climate threats, but limited funding, staffing shortages, and fragmented governance are holding back their ability to adapt.
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Cities, a counterweight to global authoritarian trends?
Yves Pascouau, Vice-President of Nantes Metropole in charge of European Affairs, pens this opinion on the role of cities amidst today's global transformations.
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City leaders call for EU partnership to overcome budget mistakes
Meeting with MEPs and EU Commissioners in Strasbourg, city leaders warned the proposals for the next EU budget risk side-lining city governments. They stated that the budget and upcoming Cities Agenda must give cities the means to deliver a sustainable, prosperous future for Europe.
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Timisoara Declaration: Cities call for a central role in EU enlargement
At the Timisoara Cities Summit, mayors stated that EU enlargement is not only a political opportunity but a vital security measure for Europe. They called for cities to have a central role in enlargement, with a stronger voice in EU discussions and better access to funding.
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Celebrating urban leadership: One year of the Eurocities Shadow Commission
One year on, Eurocities’ Shadow Commission has amplified mayors’ voices in Brussels, shaping EU policy on climate, democracy, housing and social rights.
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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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Mathias De Clercq: A city voice for Europe
New Eurocities President Mathias De Clercq shares his vision for stronger democracy, citizen-led change, and the future of Europe’s urban transformation.
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City Heroes: Markku Markkula, a pioneer of smarter cities
A lifelong educator, innovator, orchestrator and bridge-builder, Markku Markkula has spent five decades championing reforms for regional cooperation, smart specialisation and knowledge-driven urban transformation that’s shaping Europe’s cities from the ground up.
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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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