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A message from Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Democracy will prevail”
In a letter to accept the City Heroes award at the Eurocities Awards 2026, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, states that the honour is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Istanbul and everyone defending democracy in Turkiye and across Europe.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026
This year’s winners showed exceptional dedication to driving lasting urban improvements, strengthening local democracy and building fairer, greener and more resilient cities for everyone.
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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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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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People-centred digital transformation for a better EU
Ahead of the upcoming EU elections, Eurocities is calling for a comprehensive approach to ensure sustainable, inclusive and people-centred digitalisation.
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How foreign registered vehicles get away with it
Final negotiations tomorrow on the Cross-Border Enforcement Directive. Will foreign vehicles still get away with violating Urban Vehicle Access Regulations?
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Urban Pioneers: Antwerp’s Chief Resilience Officer
Faced with diverse and successive crises - the Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine and rising energy prices - the City of Antwerp created a specific role to prepare and respond to future challenges: a Chief Resilience Officer.
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A UNITES story: Transforming migrant lives in Zaragoza
Supported by the Eurocities led UNITES project, Zaragoza's community associations are co-designing strategies for migration integration, boosting people's health, education and language skills.
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Accelerating climate neutrality through NetZeroCities Pilot Programme
26 new cities are poised to steer the urban climate transition on a ground-breaking trajectory as part of the NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme.
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EU recovery plan fails to deliver cities’ investment needs
Ahead of the mid-term review of the EU’s Covid-19 recovery plan, NextGenerationEU, a new report from Eurocities and CIDOB says the plan is not solid enough to drive the urban actions required for a just, green and digital transformation.
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Brussels declaration calls for ambitious EU urban policy
As the European elections approach, city leaders have joined the Belgian Presidency of the EU to sign the Brussels Declaration, calling for an ambitious European urban policy.
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A UNITES story: Amplifying the voice of migrants in Prague
The Eurocities led UNITES project is working with the city government, organisations and local communities in Prague to co-develop strategies that support the integration of migrants and ensure their voice is heard.
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The role of culture in shaping a better Europe
In the lead-up to the EU elections, cities show how culture has its place in shaping a better Europe and ask for a stronger partnership going forward.
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