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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Young leaders focus on ‘future skills’ in Dublin
How can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
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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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Stockholm has a new (tough) plan to ban polluting vehicles
Chirping birds instead of honking cars? The Swedish capital will soon impose "the most ambitious" low-emission zone to date, triggering a positive ripple effect on life quality in town.
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EU Ukraine Facility must ensure funding and assistance for cities
The EU's €50 billion Ukraine Facility has huge potential to help the recovery of Ukraine in the coming years. To ensure it proves effective, Ukraine's local leaders must be given the support they need to rebuild sustainable local communities.
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Cities: one piece of the puzzle of climate neutrality
Although more and more EU cities are setting climate-neutral targets, policies and regulations governing climate action are often dictated from above. Innovative governance models are needed to align local, national and European interests.
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Eurocities welcomes ten new Social Heroes in 2023
Ten cities have joined others in committing explicitly to the European Pillar of Social Rights in 2023, emphasising their role in creating a fairer Europe.
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Cities are building the social Europe of tomorrow
Over three days, city representatives from all around Europe focused on empowering vulnerable groups following the multiple crises cities have faced in recent years, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, spikes in food and energy prices, migration, and climate-related disasters.
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Time to end housing crisis – an open letter
Leading European organisations have come together with one voice to encourage Europe's leaders to take action, and demand fair and sustainable housing for Europe's people.
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Barcelona declaration calls for cities’ involvement in EU policies and democracy
Ahead of next year’s European elections, leaders of large European cities have signed a new declaration showing the importance of cities in building a prosperous future for the European project. The declaration was signed at the European Mayors' Summit in Barcelona.
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