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Welcome to Eurocities 2025 Braga
The Eurocities Conference 2025 takes place in Braga on 4-6 June. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga, to learn what’s planned and how the city is getting ready to inspire cities from across Europe.
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Finland’s strategic city-government alliance is driving national growth
Sometimes the biggest change doesn’t come from a new policy or project, but from changing how decisions are made in the first place, which is exactly what Finland has done.
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How Nice is redefining care for older citizens
Nice is running solidarity restaurants offering something more than just food. But this story isn’t about just a food programme. It’s about rethinking how cities treat older residents – not as burdens, but as essential, vibrant members of the community.
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Ageing cities: Rethinking care and urban life
At the recent Eurocities Social Affairs Forum in Amsterdam, city leaders, civil society organisations, and EU policymakers gathered to ask the hard questions: How can cities remain engines of equity and innovation in the face of ageing and economic disruption? What does it mean to design urban life that ensures the dignity of older adults, a fair future for younger generations and inclusive opportunities for new arrivals?
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Welcome to Eurocities 2025 Braga
The Eurocities Conference 2025 takes place in Braga on 4-6 June. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga, to learn what’s planned and how the city is getting ready to inspire cities from across Europe.
6 minute read -
Finland’s strategic city-government alliance is driving national growth
Sometimes the biggest change doesn’t come from a new policy or project, but from changing how decisions are made in the first place, which is exactly what Finland has done.
6 minute read -
How Nice is redefining care for older citizens
Nice is running solidarity restaurants offering something more than just food. But this story isn’t about just a food programme. It’s about rethinking how cities treat older residents – not as burdens, but as essential, vibrant members of the community.
6 minute read -
Ageing cities: Rethinking care and urban life
At the recent Eurocities Social Affairs Forum in Amsterdam, city leaders, civil society organisations, and EU policymakers gathered to ask the hard questions: How can cities remain engines of equity and innovation in the face of ageing and economic disruption? What does it mean to design urban life that ensures the dignity of older adults, a fair future for younger generations and inclusive opportunities for new arrivals?
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Oslo powers a zero-emission future
Spurred by their goal to reach 100% zero-emission public transport by 2028, Oslo has transformed its transport system through a mix of ambitious strategy, rapid implementation, and strong political commitment.
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Budapest moves forward with Pride 2025
Despite the Hungarian national government outlawing Pride marches, Budapest has moved ahead with the organisation of its 30th annual Pride celebration.
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Ukrainian and European cities share climate-neutral goals
At the Cities Mission Conference in Vilnius, Ukrainian and EU cities showed they are united in their goal to achieve climate neutrality. European Mission cities were urged to join the SUN4Ukraine project, pairing them with Ukrainian municipalities to drive joint climate action.
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Cities take the lead to strengthen democracy and innovation
On Europe Day, 9 May 2025, city leaders, international organisations, civic innovators, and global networks came together for the Cities for Democracy and Innovation Virtual Summit, highlighting the growing role of cities as defenders of democratic values, especially in times of uncertainty.
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Let’s start with a home: a podcast exploring the path to end homelessness
Eurocities, in collaboration with the Housing First Europe Hub, has launched 'Let's Start with a Home,' a new podcast that delves into one of the most promising answers: Housing First.
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Call for Mission Cities: Partner with Ukrainian municipalities for climate neutrality
European Mission Cities are invited to join the SUN4Ukraine project's exciting Partnership Programme, working hand-in-hand with Ukrainian cities to accelerate the journey to climate neutrality.
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