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When public money runs low
Cities face funding challenges for climate action. Valladolid’s blend of subsidies, EPC and soft loans shows how innovative financing can drive energy transition, reduce costs, and engage communities.
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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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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
Marking the European Commission's first 100 days, Eurocities #100daysEU campaign highlights 10 priorities for a better Europe. Among cities' priorities, they 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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