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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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Eurocities listens to the voices of cities
The Eurocities Monitor offers a deep dive into how European cities are emerging as leaders of change, tackling global challenges and becoming a greener, more sustainable and liveable place for citizens.
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A new era of the labour market?
The twin green and digital transition is deeply transforming the labour market. Last week, European ministers met informally in Madrid to discuss how social dialogue can help us anticipate and act on these changes.
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Our food system is exhausted
While the current industrial food system has not been able to deliver, cities test solutions involving all stakeholders in the food chain and ask to feed their experience in national and European policy.
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Pioneering solar solutions in cities
Cities are embracing the power of solar energy to accelerate the use of clean energy in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal. Urban leaders are developing innovative solar projects that reduce local bills and support the transition to a net-zero energy system.
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Using private data for public good
With the Data Act recently agreed by the European Institutions, cities share their views and experiences with Business-to-Government data sharing.
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A vision of unity – interview
The new president of Eurocities speaks about his vision for harmony and democracy throughout Europe, his mission to eradicate traffic, and his love of volleyball.
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Espoo and Ukraine united through education
Espoo's bond with Ukraine, particularly the city of Kryvyi Rin, goes beyond politics. The partnership started with a shared dedication to education, an area that both cities prioritise.
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Public services in the public eye
On International Public Service Day, urbanites across the world are encouraged to take a second look at the public services that make our communities and common wellbeing possible.
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Connected and interconnected, cities unite at EU Mayors’ Digital Assembly
More than 130 participants joined the first EU Mayors’ Digital Assembly, which took place on 15 June during the Brussels Urban Summit, to discuss the political decisions that need to be taken now, to ensure a just and sustainable digital tomorrow.
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Cities to EU Commission: let’s work together on Cycling Declaration
Urban leaders are inviting the European Commission to use their expertise to define the content of the upcoming EU Cycling Declaration. Expected in October, the Declaration will detail how to boost cycling uptake in Europe thanks to new rules, guidance and funding instruments.
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