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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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The catalytic role of European cities in climate adaptation
A new essay from Eurocities and CIDOB’s Global Cities Programme explores how Europe's mayors are adapting their cities to the impacts of climate change, despite facing significant funding and governance challenges.
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Women take the lead in the Women Leaders Mentorship Programme
The Eurocities Academy aims to tackle women's persistent barriers in local government leadership with the Women Leaders Mentorship Programme, providing a critical support network that fosters personal, professional, and political growth.
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Cities show commitment to climate adaptation
As climate impacts worsen, Europe's cities are leading adaptation efforts, despite funding and governance challenges. At a Brussels seminar, cities called for better EU support to meet 2050 climate resilience goals.
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Culture as a connector in Europe’s cities
At the Eurocities Culture Forum, European cities present how they use culture to connect communities, revitalise economies, and address climate challenges.
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“Care-full” cities: a vision for culture and human connection
Ali FitzGibbon’s Eurocities Culture Forum keynote speech urges cities to prioritise human connection, culture, and spontaneity over rigid, measurable success.
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Belfast 2024: a city’s cultural evolution through people, place, and planet
Belfast 2024 is a citywide cultural journey shaped by the people, for the people, showcasing creativity, inclusivity, and environmental awareness.
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Rome prepares for the Jubilee of Hope in 2025
Millions of pilgrims will make their way to Rome for Jubilee, the Catholic celebration held over 2025. The influx is catapulting urban mobility improvements.
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Sustainability and inclusion in a mediaeval garden in Barcelona
How Barcelona is using the renovation of a mediaeval garden to empower people with disabilities and advance sustainability.
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Gdansk, Madrid and Pau win top prizes at Eurocities Awards
The 2024 winners impressed the panel of expert judges with their projects to attract talented workers for the green transition, support sustainable food systems, and mobilise citizens to vote in elections.
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The values that unite us – Eurocities 2024
As they gather in Cluj-Napoca, city representatives from across the continent are focussed not only on civic participation, but also on how what happens in cities – in our streets, marketplaces, schools and parks – shapes Europe as a whole.
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Eurocities Monitor 2024 – city insights
With insights gathered from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey, guest essays, and analysis of key urban topics, the Eurocities Monitor 2024 is a publication that no one wanting to understand the state of play in Europe can afford to miss.
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Survey of European mayors: City leaders need support to tackle housing and social crises
As the European elections approach, the second annual Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey, which collected responses from 92 mayors, reveals the main challenges and priorities shaping urban affairs in 2024. Top of mayors' agendas are climate action, the housing crisis and tackling rising social inequalities.
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How cultural heritage contributes to the green, digital, and social transition
Seven Eurocities members were selected as good examples of cultural heritage initiatives driving sustainability, digitalisation, and inclusion.
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