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Cities pledge over €14 billion to fight poverty and social exclusion
44 cities, representing more than 51 million citizens, have jointly pledged €14.2 billion in social investment measures towards creating a fairer, more equal and inclusive Europe.
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Europe’s recovery must be social
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities, making vulnerable people even more so and creating new groups of ‘urban poor’. Eurocities makes 15 recommendations to EU and national leaders on how we can face the current unprecedented set of challenges and drive an inclusive recovery.
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Facing unprecedented urban challenges
Cities have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has quickly morphed from a health crisis, into an unprecedented economic, social and potentially societal crisis. This has prompted a range of new, and different policy responses to meet urgent demands on public services.
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Cities on the frontline of managing the crisis
"Cities have been on the front lines in stepping up policy responses and emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis," reflects Silvia Ganzerla, ahead of a an online discussion this week on how cities can build back better.
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Nantes Innovation Forum
An online European forum to share experiences about innovation in uncertain times and imagine together better futures for cities.
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Get ready – the Green City Accord is about to launch
The Green City Accord, a new movement of mayors committed to protecting the natural environment, will be officially launched next month at the European Week of Regions and Cities.
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Reinventing cities – beyond the urban crises
Eurocities annual conference 2020, 4-5 November, online
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Healthy, thriving and inclusive cities
In a new series of events, Eurocities tackles cross-cutting issues from healthy mobility to affordable and sustainable housing, and from rethinking public space to creating circular jobs for a thriving economy and environment.
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Tech talks
In two open online sessions, Eurocities' experts will share insights on changing digital realities and the digital tools that have been developed by cities in response to COVID-19.
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Zero-emission mobility for all – European Mobility Week
Public space is precious, air and noise pollution from daily transport are - or have been - unbearable. European Mobility Week starts today, and it’s using insights from the COVID-19 pandemic to contribute to a better future.
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Join us at the European Week of Regions and Cities
Eurocities will once again be taking a full part in the European Week of Regions and Cities, by sharing some of the latest urban goings on across 7 events and 3 weeks!
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Leeds – Digital Festival – 1 October
The Leeds Digital Festival is a celebration of digital culture in all its forms - and this Autumn its 'second edition' is all online!
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‘Building back better: A stronger social Europe – What role for cities?’ 30 September
People living in cities have been hardest hit by the corona pandemic and are deeply affected by the economic and social crisis.
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