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When public money runs low
Cities face funding challenges for climate action. Valladolid’s blend of subsidies, EPC and soft loans shows how innovative financing can drive energy transition, reduce costs, and engage communities.
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New MEPs bring city government experience to Brussels
One in three newly elected MEPs bring experience from city governments, reflecting a growing urban influence in EU policymaking. These 'urban champions' embody cities' vision for EU policies that prioritise local challenges. Read our new analysis.
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Mastering accessibility – the Viennese inspiration
Vienna won the 2025 Access City Award, recognising its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
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Urban Digital Twins: Transforming city planning
Urban Digital Twins are revolutionising city planning. New training from Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center is showing city officials how this technology can address major challenges like climate change and mobility.
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Cities’ climate ambition needs people to last
At the 2024 Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, cities discussed how people’s engagement is crucial to a lasting climate transition.
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Cities central role in “strengthening services for children’s rights”
In an interview with UNICEF’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, we explore how cities adapt to children’s needs in evolving contexts.
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Empowering cities through the next EU Budget
As the EU enters negotiations on its post-2027 budget, city leaders are calling for a stronger role in EU funding programmes to drive sustainable growth and improve social inclusion. In a Eurocities policy statement, cities state they need better multilevel governance and direct access to EU funding.
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How city governments can better harness public innovation
At a European Parliament meeting, Eurocities and LSE Cities launched a major new report on city innovation. It shows that cities view innovation as key to addressing issues like climate change and inequality, but they need more political support and funding.
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Empowering cities and citizens for climate action
At the upcoming Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, Professor Sigrid Stagl will present her vision for city-led climate action, citizen engagement, and economic models that factor in environmental impact.
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Building climate neutral cities: Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme
The Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme is leading efforts to empower local authorities and communities toward climate neutrality, by developing Positive and Clean Energy Districts.
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Cities call for Cohesion Policy that champions urban transformation
In a new Eurocities policy paper, city leaders call on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for city administrations.
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Cities shape a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future at the Economic Development Forum
European cities are driving innovation, securing financing, and building essential skills to create a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future, as discussed last week at the Eurocities Economic Development Forum in Bilbao.
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Cargo bikes delivering social change in Milan
Couriers are essential workers in the flow of goods, but the gig economy creates competition harming couriers and the cities they operate in. In Milan, a civic crowdfunded startup is delivering a new model.
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Cities in transition: the Economic Development Forum 2024 kicks off in Bilbao
Today, Bilbao welcomes this year's edition of the Eurocities Economic Development Forum, "Cities in Transition: Towards a Sustainable, Inclusive and Prosperous Future." This year's edition focuses on the important role of cities regarding pressing matters such as climate change, social inequality, and economic stability
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