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A message from Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Democracy will prevail”
In a letter to accept the City Heroes award at the Eurocities Awards 2026, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, states that the honour is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Istanbul and everyone defending democracy in Turkiye and across Europe.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026
This year’s winners showed exceptional dedication to driving lasting urban improvements, strengthening local democracy and building fairer, greener and more resilient cities for everyone.
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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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Cities call for Cohesion Policy that champions urban transformation
In a new Eurocities policy paper, city leaders call on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for city administrations.
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Cities shape a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future at the Economic Development Forum
European cities are driving innovation, securing financing, and building essential skills to create a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future, as discussed last week at the Eurocities Economic Development Forum in Bilbao.
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Cargo bikes delivering social change in Milan
Couriers are essential workers in the flow of goods, but the gig economy creates competition harming couriers and the cities they operate in. In Milan, a civic crowdfunded startup is delivering a new model.
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Cities in transition: the Economic Development Forum 2024 kicks off in Bilbao
Today, Bilbao welcomes this year's edition of the Eurocities Economic Development Forum, "Cities in Transition: Towards a Sustainable, Inclusive and Prosperous Future." This year's edition focuses on the important role of cities regarding pressing matters such as climate change, social inequality, and economic stability
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EU Mayors Summit: A strategic partnership for Europe
Following the 2024 European elections, a new direction is being set in the European Parliament. For mayors, it is still business as usual. Meeting in Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament, more than 90 mayors and deputy mayors from all over Europe, put this case to MEPs, offering to work with them on joint goals.
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Europe’s cities continue strong support for Ukraine
European cities remain committed to supporting the people of Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid, resources and expertise to assist Ukrainian cities and regions affected by Russia's ongoing war.
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Women leaders mentorship programme – “From one woman politician to the next.”
The Eurocities Academy aims to tackle women's persistent barriers in local government leadership with the Women Leaders Mentorship Programme, providing a critical support network that fosters personal, professional, and political growth.
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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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