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Country insights from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
Same goals, different realities: In Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, trust and autonomy make or break city plans to tackle climate and housing.
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Why Europe needs a city-led Anti-Poverty Strategy
Poverty affects housing, transport, food, digital access and culture. Learn why Europe must back a city-led strategy to ensure no one is left behind.
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Violence ends here: cities’ initiatives against gender-based violence
Ten European cities, countless actions, one message. Discover how local leaders are fighting back against violence and bringing real change on the ground.
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Shared Table: How Vantaa turns surplus food into social impact
Ten years on, a simple idea is feeding 10,000 people a week, cutting waste, and sparking new innovation - all under strict food-safety standards.
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Cities show commitment to climate adaptation
As climate impacts worsen, Europe's cities are leading adaptation efforts, despite funding and governance challenges. At a Brussels seminar, cities called for better EU support to meet 2050 climate resilience goals.
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CitiObs open call: for Alliance Citizen Observatories
The CitiObs project, which includes Eurocities, has launched an Open Call for European Citizen Observatories and Citizen Science initiatives to become Alliance Partners.
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Cities advocating for a sustainable food future in Europe
At the Food Trails Final Conference, leaders stressed the need for inclusive, healthy, and sustainable food systems, urging EU reforms and city-driven innovation.
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Food Trails is leaving a goldmine of information
Any city that wants to embark on its food transformation journey should dig into the Food Trails project legacy.
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Cities drive the future of digital democracy
Organised by Eurocities, the first-ever Nets4Dem Democracy Lab in Barcelona brought together cities across Europe. Their goal: to find new digital solutions to the complex democratic challenges they are facing.
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Cities call for housing to get the spotlight
The housing crisis in European cities has reached critical levels, affecting the most vulnerable. Despite obstacles and limited capabilities and funding, cities across Europe implement innovative approaches to address the housing challenge.
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Culture as a connector in Europe’s cities
At the Eurocities Culture Forum, European cities present how they use culture to connect communities, revitalise economies, and address climate challenges.
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How to finance cities’ and regions digital transformation
European cities are navigating the challenges of digital transformation, from funding gaps to skills shortages, and the push for more accessible EU support.
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Belfast 2024: a city’s cultural evolution through people, place, and planet
Belfast 2024 is a citywide cultural journey shaped by the people, for the people, showcasing creativity, inclusivity, and environmental awareness.
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EU competitiveness plans must better recognise cities’ importance
Mario Draghi’s EU competitiveness report presents ambitious plans to tackle Europe’s economic challenges. But for the EU to achieve its sustainable economic goals, cities must be given the support needed for green initiatives and workforce training.
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