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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
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.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over 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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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
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.
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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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Urban mobility is about autonomy and connection
The Eurocities Mobility Forum in Utrecht spotlighted the essence of inclusivity and empowerment in urban mobility, urging cities to design with everyone in mind.
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EU must partner with cities for strong urban governance
Ahead of the European elections, Eurocities is calling for a more coherent EU strategy for urban policies, with the EU and cities working together to improve public services and ensure a green, prosperous future for everyone.
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Urban Pioneers: Barcelona’s Time Policy Officer
Barcelona is taking a pioneering approach to managing time, using it more effectively to improve public health, the environment and local services. Meet the city's Time Policy Officer, Sonia Ruiz Garcia.
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Ukraine’s recovery must include cities
City leaders have joined regional representatives from across Europe to call for a decentralised approach to Ukraine’s recovery, which gives local authorities the strong support they need to sustainably rebuild their communities.
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Cities join EU-wide call for stronger Cohesion Policy
Ahead of the European elections, cities and regions are jointly calling for a protected and reinforced EU cohesion policy that continues to tackle inequality and leaves no one behind.
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A call to action to bridge the digital divide
At a discussion hosted by Bordeaux Metropole, local leaders underscore the urgent need to address the digital divide, emphasising cities' key role in tackling the issue, while calling for an EU agenda to drive meaningful change.
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Eurocities Awards 2024: Talent, sustainable food and mobilising voters
This year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to tackling significant global challenges. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 30 May, discover the nine finalists.
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Local retail, the backbone of our cities
Local retail fosters economic stability, creates employment and forms the foundation of social cohesion. European cities are supporting, strengthening and revitalising local retail to sustain urban life and contribute to the vibrancy of communities.
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Better mobility starts in cities
Cities gather to discuss how to radically reshape urban space and present their demands for the next EU mobility policy agenda.
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Cities central role in realising the European Green Deal
Europe’s cities have reaffirmed their commitment to the climate neutral objectives of the European Green Deal. But to make the ambitious climate goals a reality, they must be supported by strong EU policies and funding.
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