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Connecting data and services to build people-centred digital cities
Cities across Europe are exploring how to connect data, technology and public services in ways that better respond to people’s everyday needs. At the 2026 Eurocities Digital Forum in Sofia, cities showcased how this can help build more people-centred cities.
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Why slowing the energy transition won’t solve Europe’s next crisis
As prices rise again, cities warn against fossil fuel fixes and urge the EU to prioritise efficiency, clean energy and social protection.
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From data spaces to digital twins: how cities are building climate-resilient futures
How are cities using new technologies such as AI, data platforms and digital twins to strengthen climate resilience? At the Living-in.EU Digital Assembly in Sofia, city leaders, EU policymakers and digital experts discussed how data-driven tools are shaping innovative urban strategies.
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Eurocities survey: 75% of cities report fewer road deaths & injuries after reducing speeds
A new Eurocities Pulse survey, based on responses from 38 cities, reveals that lower urban speed limits are making city streets safer, reducing road deaths and injuries without slowing travel times. Cities report clear benefits from 30 km/h zones, including fewer accidents, less pollution and more cycling.
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Connecting data and services to build people-centred digital cities
Cities across Europe are exploring how to connect data, technology and public services in ways that better respond to people’s everyday needs. At the 2026 Eurocities Digital Forum in Sofia, cities showcased how this can help build more people-centred cities.
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Why slowing the energy transition won’t solve Europe’s next crisis
As prices rise again, cities warn against fossil fuel fixes and urge the EU to prioritise efficiency, clean energy and social protection.
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From data spaces to digital twins: how cities are building climate-resilient futures
How are cities using new technologies such as AI, data platforms and digital twins to strengthen climate resilience? At the Living-in.EU Digital Assembly in Sofia, city leaders, EU policymakers and digital experts discussed how data-driven tools are shaping innovative urban strategies.
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Building a common digital culture for cities
As digital technologies reshape everyday life, cities are stepping up to lead the change. At the Eurocities Digital Forum in Sofia, the focus was on building a common digital culture that supports democracy, inclusion and people's rights.
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Beyond mobility: integrated urban planning for liveable and resilient neighbourhoods
As European cities continue to densify, the question is no longer whether to foster greater use of active travel, shared mobility, and public transport, but how to do so in a way that remains socially inclusive, economically viable and accessible to all.
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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. Local leaders met European Commissioner, Roxana Mînzatu, to underline the need for strong cooperation between the cities and the EU.
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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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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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