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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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The role of cities in achieving EU food waste reduction goals
Cities like Guimaraes, Lille Metropole, and Tallinn are leading innovative initiatives to reduce food waste, shaping EU targets and proving local action can drive global change.
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Ukraine’s cities: Strong, determined and looking to the future
As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukrainian cities continue to stand strong, facing immense challenges with courage and a vision for the future.
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City leaders call for involvement of Ukraine and the EU in peace talks
As negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine gather pace, city leaders from Ukraine and the rest of Europe state that peace talks must involve the government of Ukraine and the EU. This will ensure an outcome that defends respect for the rule of law, fundamental rights and democratic values.
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Twelve Ukrainian cities join the SUN4Ukraine initiative
Twelve Ukrainian municipalities are beginning a transformative journey to climate-neutral rebuilding. They have been announced as SUN4Ukraine’s Flagship Municipalities, partnering with EU Mission Cities to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
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Cities of welcome: Driving integration and equality in a changing Europe
The 6th Integrating Cities Report presents how cities ensure that newcomers are not only welcomed but also provided opportunities to contribute and thrive.
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Europe’s cities continue strong support for Ukraine
European cities remain committed to supporting the people of Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid, resources and expertise to assist Ukrainian cities and regions affected by Russia's ongoing war.
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Call for Ukrainian municipalities to join SUN4Ukraine
The SUN4Ukraine project, coordinated by Eurocities, is inviting Ukrainian municipalities to take part in its transformative programme towards climate neutrality.
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SUN4Ukraine kicks off journey towards Ukrainian climate-neutral cities
The new SUN4Ukraine project, coordinated by Eurocities, will provide Ukrainian cities with the expertise and collaboration they need to integrate climate neutrality goals into their reconstruction plans.
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Preventing food crises through collaboration
In Warsaw, cities discussed how food systems are connected and vulnerable to crises. The key to build resilience in the face of these crises lies in collaboration.
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A UNITES story: fostering healing through creativity in Oulu
When the war started, Olga volunteered in her Ukrainian city to teach antistress lessons to help children manage their emotions.
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Integrating for a better Europe
Across Europe, cities are providing sustainable integration pathways for migrants and creating welcoming societies for all.
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