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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 Pioneers: Munich’s Head of the Equal Opportunities Office
Munich's Head of the Equal Opportunities Office for Women is committed to breaking gender barriers and encouraging women to fully realise their potential.
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A new agenda for the EU in the urban century
Ahead of next year's European elections, Burkhard Jung, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Leipzig, explains why cities are uniquely positioned to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Europe.
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From Finland to Ukraine, two busloads of support
Earlier this month, Turku sent public transport vehicles and aid to Kharkiv, proving that the two Eurocities members are twins in war and peace.
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Urban Pioneers: Amsterdam’s Bicycle Mayor
In the latest interview in our series, we cycle through the Dutch city with a special urban leader: Katelijne Boerma, who promotes cycling progress in her city.
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Brussels’ low-emission zone successfully clears the air
In just four years, the Brussels Capital Region's low-emission zone has helped to lower harmful air pollutant by record numbers, a new report shows.
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From COP28 to cities, culture’s role in climate action
International initiatives involve local authorities to prove the cultural sector is a player in climate policy, planning and action.
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“My name is not doll”: cities against gender-violence
Across Europe, different urban initiatives are pursuing the same goals: rooting out misogyny and gender-based crimes while supporting survivors.
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Reality vs fabrication: who is behind the information we consume
In an era increasingly defined by the omnipresence of artificial intelligence, the distinction between human-generated content and that crafted by digital technologies becomes ever more elusive.
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In cities, the tide is rising against gender violence
From prevention to crisis centres, cities are multiplying efforts to tackle crimes against women. Here's a look at Eurocities members' initiatives as part of the international campaign to end gender-based violence.
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Nets4Dem: Innovating European democracy, together
European and global organisations committed to advancing democratic innovation are coming together for the Nets4Dem project. This unprecedented initiative, which includes Eurocities, will build the infrastructure needed to strengthen democracy across Europe.
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