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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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Everybody needs to eat
Food brings people together, yet recent dialogues and protests illustrate how competing interests can splinter the conversation. What works and what doesn’t?
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Europe at risk from climate hazards
The just-released European Climate Risk Assessment presents a stark picture of the future of climate change in Europe. However, the EU Commission's response lacks vision and fails to foresee steps for local empowerment.
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In a world that fails women, cities step up
Cities and women mayors are speaking up on International Women's Day
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Joining forces for a fairer housing market
Housing Ministers meeting under the Belgian presidency of the EU Council call for a platform supporting national, regional and local partnerships to end housing exclusion. Cities welcome the initiative.
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Urban Pioneers: BYCS’ Rome Bicycle Mayor
In our latest interview, we speak to Rome's Bicycle Mayor, Francesco Iacorossi. As a cycling champion, he promotes biking culture and works to make Rome healthier and more sustainable for its people.
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Cities need better EU Food Policies
Eurocities members are driving change in urban food policies and advocating for better integration into the EU’s strategic agenda.
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What priorities should be on the EU agenda? – a local perspective
Ahead of the European Elections 2024, Eurocities has put mayors and deputy mayors in the spotlight to discuss the importance of local governments and what should be included in the next EU mandate’s priorities.
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Radically reshaping urban space to revamp mobility
Exploring the link between urban space and mobility, experts from Gehl and Royal HaskoningDHV will share their insights at the next Eurocities Mobility Forum.
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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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