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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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Cities in action: relief for people in need
Several European cities are providing relief aid to Gaza, such as emergency funds for medical care, or food assistance.
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Urban pioneers: Rotterdam’s Local Democracy Cheerleader
Lot Mertens has been Rotterdam’s Local Democracy Cheerleader since April 2022. In the latest of our Urban Pioneers series, she goes into how she’s boosting civic engagement – bridging the gap between citizens and city hall in her trademark pink overalls.
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Cities celebrate 20 years in EU
On the 20-year anniversary of the EU’s largest enlargement, examples from Bratislava, Klaipedia, Prague and Riga remind us of the mutually enriching connection.
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Call for affordable housing echoes through Vienna
Emphasising the need for strong partnerships, Mayor Ludwig, along with EU Social Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and representatives from various EU institutions and interest groups, discussed the critical issue of housing affordability across Europe.
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Lyon paves the way to sustainable mobility and inclusive urban spaces
The city and Métropole of Lyon are working closely together to make the city greener, more sustainable, and more liveable for its residents, as well as shift the mobility split share in favour of active modes and public transport.
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Urban Pioneers: Dortmund’s Loneliness Officer
Sabrina Janz explains what drives her to prevent and combat loneliness in her hometown of Dortmund.
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Integrating for a better Europe
Across Europe, cities are providing sustainable integration pathways for migrants and creating welcoming societies for all.
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European cities place people at the heart of digitalisation
On 17-19 April, Rotterdam brought together the members of the Eurocities Digital Forum, putting digital inclusion at the top of the European agenda.
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Cities call for increased climate ambition in EU recovery plan
City leaders and MEPs met in the European Parliament to discuss whether the NextGenerationEU recovery plan is providing the investment that cities need to achieve their green ambitions. Cities stated that their role in the plan's implementation must be improved.
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“We need a human-centred approach to technology”
For many years, the digital innovation race forgot to include a social dimension. It is time to put digital inclusion back on top of the political agenda.
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