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From crisis to action: why Europe’s cities are shaping the EU Anti-Poverty Agenda
As inequality rises, housing pressures grow and successive crises leave lasting effects, European cities are sending a clear message: tackling poverty requires action where it is most visible and tangible. Local leaders have recently met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, stressing that Europe’s fight against poverty depends on strong cooperation between EU institutions and local governments.
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Nothing on European tourism without European tourism destinations
As the European Union prepares to publish its first-ever Sustainable Tourism Strategy in June, cities’ message is clear: as tourism destinations, their local authorities must have a seat at the table. Cities are where tourism concentrates its impact, and therefore where solutions must be tested.
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Where rail starts and ends: cities, crucial to make long-distance travel more sustainable and competitive
In November 2025, the Commission published its EU High-Speed Plan. Its success ultimately depends on what happens in cities. It is in urban areas where passengers transfer, where goods are distributed, and where long-distance corridors meet local realities.
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Placing science at the heart of urban governance
As European cities face increasingly complex challenges, bridging science and policymaking is essential. Eurocities and Politecnico di Milano's CRAFT centre are turning research into action to build resilient urban futures.
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From crisis to action: why Europe’s cities are shaping the EU Anti-Poverty Agenda
As inequality rises, housing pressures grow and successive crises leave lasting effects, European cities are sending a clear message: tackling poverty requires action where it is most visible and tangible. Local leaders have recently met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, stressing that Europe’s fight against poverty depends on strong cooperation between EU institutions and local governments.
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Nothing on European tourism without European tourism destinations
As the European Union prepares to publish its first-ever Sustainable Tourism Strategy in June, cities’ message is clear: as tourism destinations, their local authorities must have a seat at the table. Cities are where tourism concentrates its impact, and therefore where solutions must be tested.
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Where rail starts and ends: cities, crucial to make long-distance travel more sustainable and competitive
In November 2025, the Commission published its EU High-Speed Plan. Its success ultimately depends on what happens in cities. It is in urban areas where passengers transfer, where goods are distributed, and where long-distance corridors meet local realities.
6 minute read -
Placing science at the heart of urban governance
As European cities face increasingly complex challenges, bridging science and policymaking is essential. Eurocities and Politecnico di Milano's CRAFT centre are turning research into action to build resilient urban futures.
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Urban mobility in the next EU Tourism Strategy: Learning from stress-tested cities
European cities are under growing pressure to manage rising visitor numbers while protecting the quality of everyday urban life. From Rome to Stockholm, Brussels and Athens, city leaders are increasingly turning to sustainable, multimodal mobility systems.
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Riga wins European Mobility Week Award
The city of Riga has been named the winner of the European Mobility Week Award 2025, recognising its outstanding creative and inclusive approach to promoting sustainable urban mobility.
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Building inclusive cities: 5 lessons for effective migrant integration
Many cities across Europe are focusing on how existing systems function and how they can be made more coordinated, accessible and responsive for migrant communities.
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Bringing women into the spotlight: How cities are reaching migrant women
On International Women’s Day, we showcase cities that highlight the often unseen realities migrant women face. While 'invisibility strategies' for safety can limit women’s access to support, cities are working to better reach and empower them.
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Brno leads work to strengthen metropolitan cooperation in Central Europe
Daily life in Europe doesn’t stop at municipal borders. The MECOG-CE project, led by Brno, shows how stronger metropolitan cooperation can make cities and their surrounding regions more connected and responsive to people's needs.
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Mayors for democracy: Let local democracy breathe
A Eurocities and B40 led delegation of European mayors visited Istanbul and Ankara in support of local democracy.
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