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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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A green dress for everyone’s culture
Cities commit to creating more sustainable and inclusive cultural policies and practices by signing the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. Find out more about what they do.
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“We need more people to listen to the voices of the street”
In Europe, homelessness is on the rise. During the Brussels Urban Summit, a workshop offered insights on how to tackle this issue, with the help of some very creative ideas.
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Eurocities listens to the voices of cities
The Eurocities Monitor offers a deep dive into how European cities are emerging as leaders of change, tackling global challenges and becoming a greener, more sustainable and liveable place for citizens.
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A new era of the labour market?
The twin green and digital transition is deeply transforming the labour market. Last week, European ministers met informally in Madrid to discuss how social dialogue can help us anticipate and act on these changes.
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Our food system is exhausted
While the current industrial food system has not been able to deliver, cities test solutions involving all stakeholders in the food chain and ask to feed their experience in national and European policy.
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Pioneering solar solutions in cities
Cities are embracing the power of solar energy to accelerate the use of clean energy in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal. Urban leaders are developing innovative solar projects that reduce local bills and support the transition to a net-zero energy system.
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Using private data for public good
With the Data Act recently agreed by the European Institutions, cities share their views and experiences with Business-to-Government data sharing.
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A vision of unity – interview
The new president of Eurocities speaks about his vision for harmony and democracy throughout Europe, his mission to eradicate traffic, and his love of volleyball.
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Espoo and Ukraine united through education
Espoo's bond with Ukraine, particularly the city of Kryvyi Rin, goes beyond politics. The partnership started with a shared dedication to education, an area that both cities prioritise.
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Public services in the public eye
On International Public Service Day, urbanites across the world are encouraged to take a second look at the public services that make our communities and common wellbeing possible.
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