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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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After the Paris ban, what’s next for e-scooters?
Reckless driving, poor parking, lack of safety, conflict with other users...whichever grievances prompted Parisians to vote out shared e-scooters last Sunday, it was the same set of concerns that municipalities across Europe struggle with. Will other cities follow Paris' example?
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Cities ignite innovation at the Economic Development Forum
The nature and goals of a strong economy, and the path to achieving it are far from self evident. At the Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2023, cities banded together to work towards an economy that is inclusive, just, innovative and sustainable.
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Lunching on urban food policies
What can we expect from the future of urban food policies? Listen/read to the conversation.
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The spark for energy efficient buildings
Following the plenary vote in the European Parliament, and ahead of the trialogue phase, a comment on the urban dimension of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
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Cities hungry for recognition in EU food
Last week, city representatives met in Brussels to discuss the future of food systems exchanging views with representatives of the European Commission ahead of future legislative proposals connected to food.
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Izmir’s call for short and long-term quake relief
A city that suffered its own earthquake in 2020, Izmir is doing all it can to support and mobilise aid for areas hit by the massive Turkey/Syria earthquake. But more help is needed to tackle the emergency, says Izmir's Ercan Turkoglu.
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City leaders recommit to women’s rights
This International Women’s Day, city leaders from across the Eurocities network reaffirm their commitment to secure women’s rights and achieve true gender equality.
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Mayors take action on women’s rights
A new Eurocities statement commits cities to continue empowering women at a time when more women are being put at risk of poverty and social exclusion due to the rising cost of living.
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Cities pledge support on Turkish earthquake
A new Eurocities committee will explore direct support for Turkish cities affected by the recent earthquake, including material aid for immediate needs but also longer-term support for sustainable and resilient reconstruction.
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Eurocities members shortlisted for top mobility award
They excelled at promoting sustainable mobility during the 2022 European Mobility Week. Now they’re the frontrunners in the namesake mobility prize. What made Braga, Zagreb and Sofia stand out?
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