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Right to a fair trial and defence for Ekrem İmamoğlu
In a joint statement, Eurocities, Pact of Free Cities and B40 Balkan Cities Network express grave concern over the proceedings against Ekrem İmamoğlu, elected Mayor of Istanbul, and call for his right to a fair trial and defence to be upheld.
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Ukrainian cities stand strong and build for the future
As Russia’s war continues, Ukrainian cities are defending democracy, protecting their people and preparing to rebuild. At the Eurocities Annual Conference, leaders from Kyiv, Kherson and Mariupol shared what this resilience means in practice.
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Food markets: from tradition to transformation
Particularly in Mediterranean cities, food markets are more than places to shop. They are an essential part of daily life, social interaction and cultural identity. But markets’ presence goes beyond Southern countries.
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Poverty in cities is changing, and becoming harder to escape
As poverty becomes more entrenched and concentrated, cities across Europe are rethinking how they respond, from local services to calls for stronger EU support and funding.
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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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The local leverage of public procurement: innovating for sustainable cities
European public buyers unite at BBWT Helsinki to turn procurement into a driver of sustainability, innovation and circular economy for resilient cities.
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There is ‘a will and a way’ to green Paris
Christophe Najdovski, Paris Deputy Mayor for public space greening, parks, biodiversity and animal welfare, speaks about the city’s recent vote to close 500 streets to cars and reallocate them to pedestrians, cyclists and green space.
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Addressing migrant women’s needs in local integration strategies
Migrant women face unique barriers in integration. Cities must build trust, empower leadership, and co-design inclusive services to trully support them.
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Democracy begins in cities: How local action can reinvigorate Europe
From Leipzig to Lodz, local leaders are driving democratic innovation, digital resilience, and inclusive governance amid rising global authoritarianism. The Eurocities Leipzig declaration on local democracy shares local leaders’ commitment to uphold democratic values.
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The role of cities in achieving EU food waste reduction goals
Cities like Guimaraes, Lille Metropole, and Tallinn are leading innovative initiatives to reduce food waste, shaping EU targets and proving local action can drive global change.
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Get ready for Eurocities 2025 Braga!
Registrations are open for Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga. Join us from 4-6 June to discuss how cities and the EU can together build a more resilient and just future for Europe.
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