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There is ‘a will and a way’ to green Paris
Christophe Najdovski, Paris Deputy Mayor for public space greening, parks, biodiversity and animal welfare, speaks about the city’s recent vote to close 500 streets to cars and reallocate them to pedestrians, cyclists and green space.
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Addressing migrant women’s needs in local integration strategies
Migrant women face unique barriers in integration. Cities must build trust, empower leadership, and co-design inclusive services to trully support them.
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Democracy begins in cities: How local action can reinvigorate Europe
From Leipzig to Lodz, local leaders are driving democratic innovation, digital resilience, and inclusive governance amid rising global authoritarianism. The Eurocities Leipzig declaration on local democracy shares local leaders’ commitment to uphold democratic values.
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Unlocking the energy transition: why cities must move beyond subsidies and embrace innovative financing
Cities must move beyond subsidies and embrace innovative financing to accelerate the energy transition. EU support, knowledge sharing, and reduced red tape are key.
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Collaborating beyond boundaries: sustainable mobility for all
From 19–21 March, the Latvian capital hosted local leaders from 45 European cities. ‘Collaborating beyond boundaries: sustainable mobility for all’ is the theme that guided this year’s discussions on how European cities are tackling pressing mobility challenges.
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Eurocities Awards 2025: Celebrating city heroes and inspiring urban initiatives
This year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to improving life for their residents and building a just, resilient future for Europe. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 5 June, discover the shortlisted individuals and city initiatives.
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How city-business collaboration can drive a competitive Europe
At the Mayors' Business Forum in Brussels, Europe’s mayors and business leaders stated their joint commitment to build a competitive, sustainable future for Europe.
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Driving climate democracy in Grenoble
The Nets4Dem project’s Climate Democracy Lab takes place in Grenoble from 25-27 March. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Hélène Clot, from Grenoble Alpes Metropole, to learn how the city is pioneering new ways to give citizens a direct say in climate action.
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Clean Industrial Deal: where is the 2040 target?
The Clean Industrial Deal sets Europe’s direction, but without cities, key funding, and a binding 2040 target, its full potential won’t be realised.
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“Cohesion policy must empower cities, not sideline them”
Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht and Eurocities Shadow Commissioner for Cohesion Policy, this week addressed the European Parliament’s Regional Development Committee. She called for a strong Cohesion Policy in the next EU budget, supporting urban transformation and recognising cities’ needs.
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A country-specific look at Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
The Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey 2024 shows how mayors are tackling urban challenges. While cities share goals on climate and social inclusion, mayors in Germany, Italy, Spain and France are taking different approaches, shaped by unique national contexts.
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Ensuring EU investments meet cities’ needs
Among their 10 priorities for a better Europe, cities leaders call for better access to EU funding and resources, to tackle major challenges like climate change and social inequality.
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Cities must be a central partner in EU innovation plans
In a new Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call on the EU to ensure they are recognised as central partners in research and innovation plans, particularly the upcoming EU Framework Programme 10.
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