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Building a common digital culture for cities
As digital technologies reshape everyday life, cities are stepping up to lead the change. At the Eurocities Digital Forum in Sofia, the focus was on building a common digital culture that supports democracy, inclusion and people's rights.
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Power to the people
War in the Middle East has – again – shown how vulnerable Europeans are to volatile global oil and gas prices, and none more so than those with the least cash to spare. Renewable local power offers a way out, yet too many of those who struggle to pay their bills fear that Europe’s clean energy transition is unaffordable, unfair and out of reach.
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Beyond mobility: integrated urban planning for liveable and resilient neighbourhoods
As European cities continue to densify, the question is no longer whether to foster greater use of active travel, shared mobility, and public transport, but how to do so in a way that remains socially inclusive, economically viable and accessible to all.
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From crisis to action: why Europe’s cities are shaping the EU Anti-Poverty Agenda
As inequality rises, housing pressures grow and successive crises leave lasting effects, European cities are sending a clear message: tackling poverty requires action where it is most visible and tangible. Local leaders have recently met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, stressing that Europe’s fight against poverty depends on strong cooperation between EU institutions and local governments.
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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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Urban Digital Twins: Transforming city planning
Urban Digital Twins are revolutionising city planning. New training from Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center is showing city officials how this technology can address major challenges like climate change and mobility.
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Digital and green solutions for all
Espoo, Rotterdam, Turin, Madrid and Lodz present their initiatives to ensure the digital transformation and the green transition leave nobody behind.
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Bigger vehicles cause bigger problems in Brussels
A recent report reveals that more than 50% of new vehicles in the city are now SUVs. So, what happens when these heavier vehicles start to overrun city streets?
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A country-specific look at Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
The Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey 2024 shows how mayors are tackling urban challenges. While cities share goals on climate and social inclusion, mayors in Germany, Italy, Spain and France are taking different approaches, shaped by unique national contexts.
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Homeless women count
Are we overlooking homeless women in our cities? What if the data on rough sleeping is failing to capture the true extent of women's homelessness?
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Why cities matter in the EU enlargement process
As one of their ten priorities for a better Europe, during the first 100 days of the new European Commission, mayors are calling for a greater role for cities in the enlargement of the EU.
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“Cities must innovate to meet the big challenges ahead”
In an interview with Ben Rogers, Bloomberg Distinguished Fellow in Government Innovation at LSE Cities, we gain fresh insights into how cities can build and sustain their capacity for essential public innovation.
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