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A new policy paper from the Local Alliance network, which includes Eurocities, is calling on EU leaders to make the next EU budget a powerful tool for a just, climate-neutral and competitive Europe, underlining local government's key role in driving prosperity.
3 minute readThe latest Eurocities Pulse Survey, based on responses from 65 cities, finds city governments are increasingly recognising the need to innovative their administrations. However, to tackle urgent challenges such as climate change, they need ambitious political plans and long term innovation investment.
4 minute readPolluted air and noise harm health in Europe. Cities are taking action while progress at European level is slow.
4 minute readLocal leaders call to be included in migration and asylum policymaking and receive direct funding to integrate refugees and combat rising inequalities.
5 minute readCulture drives social and environmental change, shaping identities and economies, and cities lead the way: it's time for the EU to step up.
4 minute readCities face funding challenges for climate action. Valladolid’s blend of subsidies, EPC and soft loans shows how innovative financing can drive energy transition, reduce costs, and engage communities.
6 minute readOne in three newly elected MEPs bring experience from city governments, reflecting a growing urban influence in EU policymaking. These 'urban champions' embody cities' vision for EU policies that prioritise local challenges. Read our new analysis.
4 minute readIn Nantes, history isn’t only written by historians – citizens also hold the pen. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Nantes Patrimonia, a collaborative digital platform where anyone can access and share information about the city’s heritage.
6 minute readVienna won the 2025 Access City Award, recognising its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
5 minute readUrban Digital Twins are revolutionising city planning. New training from Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center is showing city officials how this technology can address major challenges like climate change and mobility.
4 minute readEspoo, Rotterdam, Turin, Madrid and Lodz present their initiatives to ensure the digital transformation and the green transition leave nobody behind.
4 minute readA recent report reveals that more than 50% of new vehicles in the city are now SUVs. So, what happens when these heavier vehicles start to overrun city streets?
4 minute readThe 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.
7 minute readAre we overlooking homeless women in our cities? What if the data on rough sleeping is failing to capture the true extent of women's homelessness?
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