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A sustainable and inclusive culture: European cities take the lead
Culture drives social and environmental change, shaping identities and economies, and cities lead the way: it's time for the EU to step up.
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When public money runs low
Cities face funding challenges for climate action. Valladolid’s blend of subsidies, EPC and soft loans shows how innovative financing can drive energy transition, reduce costs, and engage communities.
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New MEPs bring city government experience to Brussels
One in three newly elected MEPs bring experience from city governments, reflecting a growing urban influence in EU policymaking. These 'urban champions' embody cities' vision for EU policies that prioritise local challenges. Read our new analysis.
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Mastering accessibility – the Viennese inspiration
Vienna won the 2025 Access City Award, recognising its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
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A new horizon: Better air quality for Europe
Cities today can breathe a collective sigh of relief as a preliminary agreement has finally been reached on the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, following lengthy negotiations.
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A UNITES story: Welcoming all migrants in Grenoble
Led by the Grenoble Metropole municipal government, the AGORA centre carries out activities to give migrant communities a voice and break down the barriers they face.
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Urban Pioneers: Dortmund’s Night Manager
Meet Dortmund's Night Manager, Chris Stemann, whose innovative role involves supporting local bars and clubs, building community relations and ensuring that the city's night time economy and culture thrives.
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A social agenda that delivers for people
Ahead of the EU elections, cities advocate for a social agenda that delivers for people based on an improved European Pillar of Social Rights. We must ensure affordable housing, invest in jobs and skills for green and digital transformation, and include the most vulnerable.
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Getting smarter to cut emissions
Cities are responsible for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If they want to be climate neutral in the near future, they need to act smarter.
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Space is for Parisians, not SUVs
Last Sunday, Parisians voted in favour of an additional tax on SUVs. What can other cities and the EU learn from this move?
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Recognising cities’ role in realising the EU Child Guarantee
Cities are at the forefront of implementing the EU Child Guarantee, working to combat child poverty and ensure equal opportunities for every child. Eurocities and UNICEF have formed a new partnership to build cities' capacity to implement the Guarantee and ensure their role is fully recognised.
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Towards a Green Deal 2.0: EU targets for 2040 emissions reduction misfire
To boost the EU’s legally binding climate neutrality aspirations, the European Commission recommended a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. For cities, more is needed.
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People-centred digital transformation for a better EU
Ahead of the upcoming EU elections, Eurocities is calling for a comprehensive approach to ensure sustainable, inclusive and people-centred digitalisation.
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How foreign registered vehicles get away with it
Final negotiations tomorrow on the Cross-Border Enforcement Directive. Will foreign vehicles still get away with violating Urban Vehicle Access Regulations?
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