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When public money runs low
Cities face funding challenges for climate action. Valladolid’s blend of subsidies, EPC and soft loans shows how innovative financing can drive energy transition, reduce costs, and engage communities.
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New MEPs bring city government experience to Brussels
One in three newly elected MEPs bring experience from city governments, reflecting a growing urban influence in EU policymaking. These 'urban champions' embody cities' vision for EU policies that prioritise local challenges. Read our new analysis.
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Mastering accessibility – the Viennese inspiration
Vienna won the 2025 Access City Award, recognising its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
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Urban Digital Twins: Transforming city planning
Urban Digital Twins are revolutionising city planning. New training from Eurocities and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center is showing city officials how this technology can address major challenges like climate change and mobility.
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EU Mayors Summit: A strategic partnership for Europe
Following the 2024 European elections, a new direction is being set in the European Parliament. For mayors, it is still business as usual. Meeting in Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament, more than 90 mayors and deputy mayors from all over Europe, put this case to MEPs, offering to work with them on joint goals.
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Europe’s cities continue strong support for Ukraine
European cities remain committed to supporting the people of Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid, resources and expertise to assist Ukrainian cities and regions affected by Russia's ongoing war.
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Women leaders mentorship programme – “From one woman politician to the next.”
The Eurocities Academy aims to tackle women's persistent barriers in local government leadership with the Women Leaders Mentorship Programme, providing a critical support network that fosters personal, professional, and political growth.
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Cities show commitment to climate adaptation
As climate impacts worsen, Europe's cities are leading adaptation efforts, despite funding and governance challenges. At a Brussels seminar, cities called for better EU support to meet 2050 climate resilience goals.
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CitiObs open call: for Alliance Citizen Observatories
The CitiObs project, which includes Eurocities, has launched an Open Call for European Citizen Observatories and Citizen Science initiatives to become Alliance Partners.
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Cities advocating for a sustainable food future in Europe
At the Food Trails Final Conference, leaders stressed the need for inclusive, healthy, and sustainable food systems, urging EU reforms and city-driven innovation.
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Food Trails is leaving a goldmine of information
Any city that wants to embark on its food transformation journey should dig into the Food Trails project legacy.
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Cities drive the future of digital democracy
Organised by Eurocities, the first-ever Nets4Dem Democracy Lab in Barcelona brought together cities across Europe. Their goal: to find new digital solutions to the complex democratic challenges they are facing.
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Cities call for housing to get the spotlight
The housing crisis in European cities has reached critical levels, affecting the most vulnerable. Despite obstacles and limited capabilities and funding, cities across Europe implement innovative approaches to address the housing challenge.
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Culture as a connector in Europe’s cities
At the Eurocities Culture Forum, European cities present how they use culture to connect communities, revitalise economies, and address climate challenges.
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