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Cultural professionals in cities are co-creators of democracy
Ahead of her keynote at the Eurocities Culture Forum in Gothenburg, Karin Dalborg, CEO of Nätverkstan, explains why cities’ cultural institutions and the professionals who run them play an important role in protecting democratic life.
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Cities stand with LGBTI+ people in Türkiye
Eurocities stands with the LGBTQI+ communities targeted by raids carried out across Türkiye this September.
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Cities back European Affordable Housing Act, but need more powers to protect neighbourhoods
Europe’s city leaders have welcomed the EU’s first European Affordable Housing Plan and its focus on boosting housing supply and tackling housing stress. But they warn parts of the proposal could limit cities’ ability to address local housing pressures and the impacts of short-term rentals.
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“We already know many solutions that work for cities”
Eurocities spoke with CINEA about how cities can get involved in projects and programmes on sustainable mobility.
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Innovating democracy in Barcelona
The Nets4Dem project’s Democracy Lab, organised by Eurocities, takes place in Barcelona in September. Ahead of the event, we spoke with Arnau Monterde, Barcelona's Director of Participation, to learn why democratic innovation matters, and how the city is leading citizen participation.
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A UNITES story – Diversity managers in Bologna
The diversity managers of Bologna make sure the administration is inclusive in its processes.
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Urban Pioneers: Glasgow’s Convener for Neighbourhoods & Assets
Ruairi Kelly speaks on “getting the basics right” as Glasgow’s Convener for Neighbourhoods & Assets and how he's encouraging more community services to be managed and delivered at the local level.
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Introducing Eurocities Shadow Commission College
Eurocities Shadow Commission positions mayors and city leaders as counterparts to the next college of European Commissioners.
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Cities need stronger urban dimension in EU cohesion policy
A new Eurocities report shows that the EU cohesion policy is crucial for prosperity in cities. But if cities are to drive climate and social transformations, the policy's urban dimension must be improved.
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A greener, climate-resilient and just transition starts in cities
With a new mandate beginning for the European institutions, cities insist that climate and environment must continue to be the EU's highest priority - as it is locally.
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Eight webinars to ensure quality and sustainable food for all
Cities are not only more aware of their role in creating sustainable food systems, but they are also increasingly taking active roles in improving both food production and consumption for a greener, healthier, and more inclusive future.
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Accelerating climate action at the Cities Mission Conference 2024
At the Cities Mission Conference in Valencia, held on 24-25 June 2024 as part of the Valencia Cities Climate Week, European mayors and climate leaders reaffirmed their commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2030.
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“Conversations about multiple potential futures are crucial”
In an interview with Eurocities, leading European economist, Carsten Beck, talks about the future of cities and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Giving furniture a second life
Stockholm's Stocket Återbruk service reuses furniture and equipment to reduce waste and contribute to a circular economy, while providing job training for participants.
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