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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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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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Aiming for an updated European Pillar of Social Rights
Cities have been at the forefront of making the Pillar a living framework for social rights and inclusion in urban areas. It is now time to update the Pillar with concrete initiatives that mirror the social challenges European cities are facing.
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Dortmund joins European cities with a commitment to migrant integration
Dortmund, a city with a long immigration history, recognises the vital role migrants play in shaping its identity and contributing to its prosperity. In an interview with Eurocities, Thomas Westphal, Mayor of Dortmund, walked us through the municipality’s journey towards integration.
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Eurocities Annual Conference 2024 is coming
Registrations are open for Eurocities Annual Conference 2024 in Cluj-Napoca. Join us from 29 to 31 May to discuss how cities can attract and develop the necessary investments and talents to become greener, more innovative, and more resilient.
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How cultural heritage contributes to the green, digital, and social transition
Seven Eurocities members were selected as good examples of cultural heritage initiatives driving sustainability, digitalisation, and inclusion.
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Urban Pioneers: Vienna’s Walking Officer
Vienna is taking a pioneering approach to pedestrian infrastructure. Walking Officer Petra Jens is on a mission to boost walking in the city.
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Exploring the intersection of art, science and community in urban development
Students of art, engineering, mathematics, science and technology are helping to drive the transformation in Amsterdam
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Urban mobility is about autonomy and connection
The Eurocities Mobility Forum in Utrecht spotlighted the essence of inclusivity and empowerment in urban mobility, urging cities to design with everyone in mind.
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EU must partner with cities for strong urban governance
Ahead of the European elections, Eurocities is calling for a more coherent EU strategy for urban policies, with the EU and cities working together to improve public services and ensure a green, prosperous future for everyone.
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