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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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One year on, sombre events mark war in Ukraine
As buildings continue to crumble, and people's lives remain at constant risk, cities and mayors across Europe rally behind Ukraine to observe a difficult milestone.
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The Ukraine war story you haven’t heard about
Amid ruins and despair in Ukraine, European cities are holding the candle of solidarity. Beyond the battlefields, the flame of hope is alive.
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A user-centric approach
What is the role of Milan in creating a user-centric system? What is the key to their success?
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More than 300 generators sent to Ukraine
Thanks to the efforts of cities across the Eurocities network and through the Generators of Hope campaign, launched in coordination with the European Parliament, electrical equipment and other supplies are continuing to be sent to Ukraine.
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Tallinn sets sustainability governance trend
The Mayor of Tallinn has a vision for sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities - and he's bringing former European Green Capitals on board.
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Cities rally earthquake solidarity
Cities around Europe are rallying in support of those affected by Turkey's devastating earthquake.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Last Sunday, Italy and France's rugby teams faced off against each other in Rome. A few hours earlier, rugby fans fought a different battle against traffic and pollution: they walked, cycled and took public transport to the Olympic stadium.
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Energy Performance of Buildings: A hope for climate
In the context of the current EU level discussions on the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, André Sobczak, Secretary General of Eurocities, argues that ensuring cities receive dedicated funding and support is essential to wider debates on reducing energy demand and increasing efficiency.
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Setting the trend for emission free mobility
As the EU is concluding the discussions on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation – a piece of legislation that aims to boost the number of charging points in the EU – Amsterdam and the Dutch experience can serve as a good learning model for others.
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Cycling gets the recognition it deserves
In a landmark resolution, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism endorsed cycling as an essential way to reach EU climate goals and asked the Commission “to develop a dedicated European Cycling Strategy” to further boost travel by bike.
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