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Cities need EU and national support to deliver lower urban speeds
European cities are proving that lower urban speeds save lives and create safer, healthier and more liveable streets. But cities need EU and national support to deliver Vision Zero.
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: Ghent’s neighbourhood-first lesson
New ESPON URDICO research shows how EU funding is helping the city of Ghent connect climate action, housing, mobility and social inclusion. Ghent's experience demonstrates that EU investment works best when cities are directly involved in shaping funding around local needs.
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From ad hoc response to strategic resilience: how cities prepare for migration and population change
Housing, participation, communication and trust: how cities are moving from crisis response to resilient inclusion strategies.
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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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Poverty in cities is changing, and becoming harder to escape
As poverty becomes more entrenched and concentrated, cities across Europe are rethinking how they respond, from local services to calls for stronger EU support and funding.
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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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Cities warn: next EU budget must protect Europe’s Social Fund
As the EU plans its next long‑term budget, cities call for a strong European Social Fund, meaningful partnership, and safeguards to keep social investment reaching those who need it most.
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Dusseldorf’s Ariadne shelter is creating a safe place for women
Dusseldorf’s Ariadne initiative is creating safe, welcoming spaces for women experiencing homelessness, combining shelter, counselling, healthcare and practical support.
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Milan as a driver of EU social policy delivery
From early childhood education to housing support, Milan shows how EU social funding helps cities deliver practical solutions, support vulnerable groups and build inclusive communities.
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Glasgow’s Period Dignity Project
Glasgow’s Period Dignity Project ensures free, accessible period products for anyone in need. The project is reducing stigma, tackling poverty, and has even influenced Scotland’s national legislation.
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Why slowing the energy transition won’t solve Europe’s next crisis
As prices rise again, cities warn against fossil fuel fixes and urge the EU to prioritise efficiency, clean energy and social protection.
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Power to the people
War in the Middle East has – again – shown how vulnerable Europeans are to volatile global oil and gas prices, and none more so than those with the least cash to spare. Renewable local power offers a way out, yet too many of those who struggle to pay their bills fear that Europe’s clean energy transition is unaffordable, unfair and out of reach.
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From crisis to action: why Europe’s cities are shaping the EU Anti-Poverty Agenda
As inequality rises, housing pressures grow and successive crises leave lasting effects, European cities are sending a clear message: tackling poverty requires action where it is most visible. Local leaders met European Commissioner, Roxana Mînzatu, to underline the need for strong cooperation between the cities and the EU.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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