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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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Ongoing war in Europe: Cities stand with Ukraine
As Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine enters its third year, cities across Europe are coming together to express their continued solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people.
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Cities building bridges for digital inclusion
In a world where not everyone has the same access to these digital experiences, cities have a duty to ensure digital inclusion and bridge the digital divide.
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A new horizon: Better air quality for Europe
Cities today can breathe a collective sigh of relief as a preliminary agreement has finally been reached on the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, following lengthy negotiations.
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A UNITES story: Welcoming all migrants in Grenoble
Led by the Grenoble Metropole municipal government, the AGORA centre carries out activities to give migrant communities a voice and break down the barriers they face.
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Urban Pioneers: Dortmund’s Night Manager
Meet Dortmund's Night Manager, Chris Stemann, whose innovative role involves supporting local bars and clubs, building community relations and ensuring that the city's night time economy and culture thrives.
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A social agenda that delivers for people
Ahead of the EU elections, cities advocate for a social agenda that delivers for people based on an improved European Pillar of Social Rights. We must ensure affordable housing, invest in jobs and skills for green and digital transformation, and include the most vulnerable.
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Getting smarter to cut emissions
Cities are responsible for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If they want to be climate neutral in the near future, they need to act smarter.
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Space is for Parisians, not SUVs
Last Sunday, Parisians voted in favour of an additional tax on SUVs. What can other cities and the EU learn from this move?
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Recognising cities’ role in realising the EU Child Guarantee
Cities are at the forefront of implementing the EU Child Guarantee, working to combat child poverty and ensure equal opportunities for every child. Eurocities and UNICEF have formed a new partnership to build cities' capacity to implement the Guarantee and ensure their role is fully recognised.
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Towards a Green Deal 2.0: EU targets for 2040 emissions reduction misfire
To boost the EU’s legally binding climate neutrality aspirations, the European Commission recommended a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. For cities, more is needed.
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