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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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Survey of European mayors: Housing crisis calls for urgent EU action
As the EU prepares its new policy agenda for cities, the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey, collecting responses from 86 mayors, reveals the main challenges and priorities shaping urban affairs in 2025. Top of mayors' agendas are tackling the housing crisis and ensuring climate action.
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Cities stand with Ukraine and the Mayor of Istanbul
At the Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga, two powerful moments underscored the importance of solidarity and shared democratic values: an address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and a tribute to Ekrem İmamoğlu, illegally imprisoned Mayor of Istanbul.
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Mayor of Barcelona elected Vice President of Eurocities
Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona, has been elected Vice President of Eurocities and will help lead the network of major European cities for the next two years. He joins Mathias De Clercq, Mayor of Ghent, who was elected as Eurocities President for the same period.
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Mayor of Ghent elected new Eurocities President
Mathias De Clercq, Mayor of Ghent, has been elected President of Eurocities and will represent major European cities for the next two years. He succeeds Burkhard Jung, Mayor of Leipzig, and will be joined by Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona, who is the new Vice President of Eurocities for the same period.
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Cities must be at the heart of the EU agenda: Eurocities 2025
Cities are where Europe’s biggest challenges meet their most innovative solutions. At the Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga, mayors called on the EU to forge a stronger partnership with local governments to deliver a fairer, more inclusive future.
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Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv, and city of Turin win top prizes at Eurocities Awards 2025
The winners showed exceptional dedication to addressing society’s most urgent crises, while working to build a just and resilient future for everyone.
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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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The local leverage of public procurement: innovating for sustainable cities
European public buyers unite at BBWT Helsinki to turn procurement into a driver of sustainability, innovation and circular economy for resilient cities.
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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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Vilnius named the 2025 European Green Capital
Vilnius has been named the European Green Capital for 2025. This prestigious title recognises the Lithuanian capital’s dedication to sustainability, climate action, and smart urban development.
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