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In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
5 minute readOver one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
7 minute readWhat happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
5 minute readHow can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
6 minute readZagreb shares how disciplined budgeting, cooperation and people-centred design are strengthening social services, offering practical lessons for cities across Central and Eastern Europe.
5 minute readDid you know Europe crowns a Capital of Christmas? Vilnius shines this year, and Barcelona is next in line with a festive, sustainable twist.
1 minute readEurope’s food future starts in its cities. Will EU rules unlock their power or hold them back?
5 minute readAfter devastating floods, Bologna races to build resilience. What will it take for Europe’s cities to weather the next storm?
5 minute readCity leaders have welcomed today’s publication of the European Affordable Housing Plan, a timely and necessary recognition that the housing crisis is a European emergency. However, the success of the Plan will depend on whether cities have the tools needed to make it happen.
9 minute readSame goals, different realities: In Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, trust and autonomy make or break city plans to tackle climate and housing.
8 minute readPoverty affects housing, transport, food, digital access and culture. Learn why Europe must back a city-led strategy to ensure no one is left behind.
7 minute readTen European cities, countless actions, one message. Discover how local leaders are fighting back against violence and bringing real change on the ground.
12 minute readTen years on, a simple idea is feeding 10,000 people a week, cutting waste, and sparking new innovation - all under strict food-safety standards.
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