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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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Cities: one piece of the puzzle of climate neutrality
Although more and more EU cities are setting climate-neutral targets, policies and regulations governing climate action are often dictated from above. Innovative governance models are needed to align local, national and European interests.
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Eurocities welcomes ten new Social Heroes in 2023
Ten cities have joined others in committing explicitly to the European Pillar of Social Rights in 2023, emphasising their role in creating a fairer Europe.
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Cities are building the social Europe of tomorrow
Over three days, city representatives from all around Europe focused on empowering vulnerable groups following the multiple crises cities have faced in recent years, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, spikes in food and energy prices, migration, and climate-related disasters.
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Time to end housing crisis – an open letter
Leading European organisations have come together with one voice to encourage Europe's leaders to take action, and demand fair and sustainable housing for Europe's people.
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Barcelona declaration calls for cities’ involvement in EU policies and democracy
Ahead of next year’s European elections, leaders of large European cities have signed a new declaration showing the importance of cities in building a prosperous future for the European project. The declaration was signed at the European Mayors' Summit in Barcelona.
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Budapest report calls for cities to directly access EU funds
A new report involving the city of Budapest underscores the growing need for cities to directly access EU funds to support common EU goals. Measures proposed include increasing direct subsidies to cities and strengthening cities' role in allocating funds.
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Towards the future: a guide to electric mobility
EU sustainability plans rely on battery-powered vehicles to help decarbonise the transport sector. Need to catch up on this topic? Listen to the USER-CHI podcast to plug into the world of electric mobility, starting from the ideas that lie at its core.
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Addressing social challenges: A conversation with Renaud Payre, Vice President of Lyon Metropole
One week ahead of the Eurocities Social Affairs Forum, which is taking place in Lyon on 6-10 November 2023, Eurocities talked with Renaud Payre, Vice President of Lyon Metropole and responsible for Housing and Urban Policy.
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Bologna’s ambitious Local Digital Twin is taking shape
Bologna wants to become the most progressive and innovative city in Italy. Developing a full model of a local digital twin will help them achieve their ambitious goals.
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