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From disaster to design: cities and climate resilience
Cities have plans and experience. New research shows how the Climate Resilience Framework can close the gap between ambition and delivery.
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How European cities are making AI work for people
As AI becomes part of everyday urban life, cities are asking not just what the technology can do, but how it can improve people’s lives. From data spaces to digital skills, local governments are building the trust, tools and safeguards needed to make AI work for everyone.
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Making automated mobility work for European cities and people
Automated vehicles deliver the most public value when they extend the transport network rather than compete with it.
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No cities, no delivery: the battle over the EU’s next budget
Cities warn EU leaders: without a real role in the next 7‑year EU budget, Europe risks failing on climate, housing and competitiveness.
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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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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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