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A message from Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Democracy will prevail”
In a letter to accept the City Heroes award at the Eurocities Awards 2026, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, states that the honour is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Istanbul and everyone defending democracy in Turkiye and across Europe.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026
This year’s winners showed exceptional dedication to driving lasting urban improvements, strengthening local democracy and building fairer, greener and more resilient cities for everyone.
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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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Teaming up for climate neutrality
Knowledge and best practice sharing is a key enabling factor for cities that are on the way to becoming climate-neutral. The NetZeroCities Twinning Programme allows cities at the early stages of becoming climate neutral to learn from other pilots and their innovative solutions.
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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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