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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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From Finland to Ukraine, two busloads of support
Earlier this month, Turku sent public transport vehicles and aid to Kharkiv, proving that the two Eurocities members are twins in war and peace.
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Urban Pioneers: Amsterdam’s Bicycle Mayor
In the latest interview in our series, we cycle through the Dutch city with a special urban leader: Katelijne Boerma, who promotes cycling progress in her city.
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Brussels’ low-emission zone successfully clears the air
In just four years, the Brussels Capital Region's low-emission zone has helped to lower harmful air pollutant by record numbers, a new report shows.
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From COP28 to cities, culture’s role in climate action
International initiatives involve local authorities to prove the cultural sector is a player in climate policy, planning and action.
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“My name is not doll”: cities against gender-violence
Across Europe, different urban initiatives are pursuing the same goals: rooting out misogyny and gender-based crimes while supporting survivors.
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Reality vs fabrication: who is behind the information we consume
In an era increasingly defined by the omnipresence of artificial intelligence, the distinction between human-generated content and that crafted by digital technologies becomes ever more elusive.
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In cities, the tide is rising against gender violence
From prevention to crisis centres, cities are multiplying efforts to tackle crimes against women. Here's a look at Eurocities members' initiatives as part of the international campaign to end gender-based violence.
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Nets4Dem: Innovating European democracy, together
European and global organisations committed to advancing democratic innovation are coming together for the Nets4Dem project. This unprecedented initiative, which includes Eurocities, will build the infrastructure needed to strengthen democracy across Europe.
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Stockholm has a new (tough) plan to ban polluting vehicles
Chirping birds instead of honking cars? The Swedish capital will soon impose "the most ambitious" low-emission zone to date, triggering a positive ripple effect on life quality in town.
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EU Ukraine Facility must ensure funding and assistance for cities
The EU's €50 billion Ukraine Facility has huge potential to help the recovery of Ukraine in the coming years. To ensure it proves effective, Ukraine's local leaders must be given the support they need to rebuild sustainable local communities.
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