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Cultural professionals in cities are co-creators of democracy
Ahead of her keynote at the Eurocities Culture Forum in Gothenburg, Karin Dalborg, CEO of Nätverkstan, explains why cities’ cultural institutions and the professionals who run them play an important role in protecting democratic life.
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Cities stand with LGBTI+ people in Türkiye
Eurocities stands with the LGBTQI+ communities targeted by raids carried out across Türkiye this September.
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Cities back European Affordable Housing Act, but need more powers to protect neighbourhoods
Europe’s city leaders have welcomed the EU’s first European Affordable Housing Plan and its focus on boosting housing supply and tackling housing stress. But they warn parts of the proposal could limit cities’ ability to address local housing pressures and the impacts of short-term rentals.
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“We already know many solutions that work for cities”
Eurocities spoke with CINEA about how cities can get involved in projects and programmes on sustainable mobility.
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Embedding trust in smart cities with public sensors
Public sensors are shaping smarter cities, but can we trust them? Eurocities’ Digital Lab explores ethical governance, transparency, and citizen-first digital transformation across Europe.
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Helping cities make better decisions with digital twins
Discover how European cities are using digital twins to solve real urban challenges. The Eurocities Digital Forum Lab shares tools, strategies, and lessons for ethical, people-focused innovation.
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Proposals for next EU budget risk sidelining cities
City leaders warn that the European Commission's proposals for the post-2027 EU budget risk increasing the centralisation of EU funds and further side-lining cities.
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Fighting online abuse: Women city leaders speak out
As online abuse intensifies, women in political leadership are being targeted with hate designed to intimidate and drive them out of the spotlight. At the Eurocities Conference, women leaders shared their experiences and pushed for systemic change.
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Scaling urban mobility: from local hubs to the EU network
Mobility challenges transcend city and even national borders. As people and goods move across longer distances, different levels of government must work closely together to strategically plan and deliver connected, efficient transport systems.
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European cities highlight ongoing repression of elected officials in Turkey
Following new arrests in the last week of democratically elected local politicians in Turkey, Eurocities draws attention to the ongoing repression of opposition figures.
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City leaders call for a renewed Cohesion Policy in next EU budget
In a new Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call for a strong, renewed Cohesion Policy in the next EU budget, placing cities at the heart of EU investment and helping to deliver the upcoming EU Policy Agenda for Cities.
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A call for urgent action to tackle noise pollution in European cities
The EU must support cities with binding noise reduction targets, funding, and improved data to help tackle the growing impact of noise on health, the economy and nature.
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How city diplomacy is shaping EU and global policy
As Europe confronts global challenges such as climate change and migration, cities are increasingly taking on diplomatic roles traditionally reserved for national governments. By doing so, city governments are enhancing their capacity for both EU and international engagement.
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Cities call for stronger EU rules on new wood-burning heaters to tackle deadly air pollution
Cities urge the EU to tighten Ecodesign rules on wood heaters to cut deadly air pollution and support local efforts to meet revamped clean air targets.
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