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Vilnius has been named the European Green Capital for 2025. This prestigious title recognises the Lithuanian capital’s dedication to sustainability, climate action, and smart urban development.
5 minute readThe Eurocities Digital Forum 2025: “Digital rights at the heart of cities” is hosted by Bordeaux Metropole and taking place on 2-4 April 2025. The event will provide cities with the opportunity to exchange best practices, strengthen their advocacy towards EU institutions, and explore innovative digital governance models.
5 minute readAs the Move21 and Scale-Up projects hold their final event in Brussels this week, Pia-Suzann Valheim Skulevold, Innovation and Partnership Lead at Ruter, reflects on how MOVE21 helped kickstart the digital integration of city bikes into Oslo's public transport system.
5 minute readAt the Eurocities 'Cities Social Summit,' mayors called on the EU to give cities a stronger role in shaping the European Pillar of Social Rights. Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence, also signed the 100th city pledge to act on the Pillar's principles.
6 minute readLot Mertens has been Rotterdam’s Local Democracy Cheerleader since April 2022. In the latest of our Urban Pioneers series, she goes into how she’s boosting civic engagement – bridging the gap between citizens and city hall in her trademark pink overalls.
5 minute readOn the 20-year anniversary of the EU’s largest enlargement, examples from Bratislava, Klaipedia, Prague and Riga remind us of the mutually enriching connection.
7 minute readEmphasising the need for strong partnerships, Mayor Ludwig, along with EU Social Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and representatives from various EU institutions and interest groups, discussed the critical issue of housing affordability across Europe.
3 minute readThe city and Métropole of Lyon are working closely together to make the city greener, more sustainable, and more liveable for its residents, as well as shift the mobility split share in favour of active modes and public transport.
3 minute readSabrina Janz explains what drives her to prevent and combat loneliness in her hometown of Dortmund.
5 minute readAcross Europe, cities are providing sustainable integration pathways for migrants and creating welcoming societies for all.
4 minute readOn 17-19 April, Rotterdam brought together the members of the Eurocities Digital Forum, putting digital inclusion at the top of the European agenda.
7 minute readCity leaders and MEPs met in the European Parliament to discuss whether the NextGenerationEU recovery plan is providing the investment that cities need to achieve their green ambitions. Cities stated that their role in the plan's implementation must be improved.
10 minute readFor many years, the digital innovation race forgot to include a social dimension. It is time to put digital inclusion back on top of the political agenda.
6 minute readCities have been at the forefront of making the Pillar a living framework for social rights and inclusion in urban areas. It is now time to update the Pillar with concrete initiatives that mirror the social challenges European cities are facing.
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