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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 facts to act – Making Manchester Fairer
The Making Manchester Fairer Plan aims to tackle health inequalities in the city's most disadvantaged areas in the coming years.
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Breaking barriers to Roma children’s education and inclusion
Romani children have restricted access to education which results in a lack of equitable opportunities. Municipalities can reverse this trend, as these trailblazing cities show.
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Data collaboration to enable the EU Green Deal
Data collaboration is changing the rules of the game in the fight against climate change. In recent years, local initiatives apply data strategies to sectors such as mobility, energy or urban planning.
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Front and centre on the EU mobility stage
At the 4-6 October 2023 Urban Mobility Days in Seville, Eurocities played a prominent role, bridging the gap between EU transport policies and cities. Here’s the main takeaways from the event.
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“Culture is foundational.” A call to urban leaders
The 11-13 October Culture Forum in Birmingham highlighted arts and culture’s role in urban evolution, urging cities to weave it into their core development strategies.
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Five more cities commit to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
The Eurocities Lille Call to Action for low-carbon and more inclusive culture has now reached 41 signatories.
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Cities and MEPs share vision for green, prosperous future
Ahead of next year's European elections, city leaders and MEPs met in the European Parliament to discuss opportunities to work together more effectively. Common goals included urban climate action, EU democratic values, and support for a clearer EU urban policy.
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Cultural transformation is at the heart of any other transformation
The European Heritage Hub project exemplifies the transformative potential of culture in times of change. While proposed cuts to the Creative Europe programme raise concerns in the cultural sector.
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Cities join forces along the green mobility path
A call is now open inviting municipalities to join the CIVITAS Replication and Deployment programme. Selected cities will work and grow together to address specific sustainable mobility challenges.
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Rennes takes the lead in European migrant reception
Rennes needs one million signatures for its European Citizens Initiative by April 2024. The city demands reception standards in the member states regarding food, health, housing, education and work for asylum seekers.
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