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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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Social Forum 2023: a missed opportunity to hear the voice of cities
Municipalities implement social and inclusion policies to guarantee diversity and fairness. National and EU governments should invite local authorities to the discussion table to ensure that policy decisions can be implemented on the ground and meet local people's needs.
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Cities collaborating for a digital future
The cities of Oulu and Sant Boi de Llobregat co-chair the Mayors Digital Assembly, the political advisory body that provides guidance to the Living-in.EU movement. During the first EU Assembly, to take place on 15 June, mayors will share their views on leadership decisions to accompany a city's digital transformation, and how to ensure that people are placed in the centre of the process.
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The century of cities – interview
Will cities rule the world? Greg Clark doesn't think so, but the moderator of the Brussels Urban Summit does insist that local leaders must be invested with more power if we're to face the challenges besetting the globe.
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Air quality still troubling for cities
Air quality remains a pressing concern for cities, and one where cities need to see greater connectivity between European level proposals.
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Hundreds of generators now in Ukraine
Since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine city-to-city unity has proven invaluable, sending hundreds of much needed electric power generators to Ukraine, and including collaborations with private enterprises, collections by residents, and supplies of other provisions and aid.
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Culture signs to fight climate change
Eurocities and the City of Lille launch a call to action for low carbon and more inclusive culture and invite all cities to sign and share their commitment.
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Cities as global players: the Brussels Urban Summit
On 12-15 June 2023, political leaders, policymakers and civil society from 300 cities around the world will come together at the Brussels Urban Summit. Cities will join forces to bolster their standing as major players on the international stage.
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Rotterdam, London and Ghent finalists of the 2023 UserCentriCities Award
UserCentriCities awarded London the 2023 UserCentriCities Award for its service ‘Talk London’, a civic engagement platform to engage citizens in local policymaking. Ghent and Rotterdam got the finalist positions.
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Glasgow reaffirms EU values on Europe Day
On the occasion of Europe Day, Glasgow reaffirms its commitment to the European Union values and to continue engaging with pan-European initiatives despite Brexit.
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The future of multicultural cities
Migration is a fact of urban life, one attended by many opportunities, but also beset by inequalities. The Brussels Urban Summit will take a deep look at the state of inequalities in cities within a highly uncertain global context.
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