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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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A digital future that is human-centred
If mayors ruled the EU, human-centred digital transformation would be one of their core priorities. This is one of mayors' 10 key asks from the new European Commission in its 100 first days (#100daysEU).
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Empowering the next generation of urban leaders
Eurocities Next Generation Academy is a pioneering initiative to empower young urban changemakers. This autumn, the Academy held its first two events in Vilnius and San Sebastián, focusing on sustainable mobility and attracting young talent.
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Ensuring EU investments meet cities’ needs
Among their 10 priorities for a better Europe, cities leaders call for better access to EU funding and resources, to tackle major challenges like climate change and social inequality.
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Cities must be a central partner in EU innovation plans
In a new Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call on the EU to ensure they are recognised as central partners in research and innovation plans, particularly the upcoming EU Framework Programme 10.
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100 days EU: New European Commissioners take their seats
To mark the first 100 days of the European Commission, Eurocities #100daysEU campaign will highlight 10 priorities for a better Europe. City leaders envisage ways to strengthen democracy, accelerate climate action, and address citizens’ most pressing needs.
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Cities have fewer barriers and no borders
Held under the ‘UNITES’ project and co-funded by the European Commission’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the 11th Integrating Cities Conference highlighted cities’ essential role in shaping policies that bring people together.
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Cities look for support to move to innovative financing options
With traditional subsidies being reduced or cut, cities are looking at innovative financing options. However, limited local capacity and restrictive regulations make it difficult.
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Cities of welcome: Driving integration and equality in a changing Europe
The 6th Integrating Cities Report presents how cities ensure that newcomers are not only welcomed but also provided opportunities to contribute and thrive.
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Cities stand together for a sustainable, accessible public transport
Together, 11 city leaders and associations signed the European Declaration for Sustainable and Attractive Public Transport in Cities.
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Cities’ climate ambition needs people to last
At the 2024 Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, cities discussed how people’s engagement is crucial to a lasting climate transition.
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