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Country insights from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
Same goals, different realities: In Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, trust and autonomy make or break city plans to tackle climate and housing.
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Why Europe needs a city-led Anti-Poverty Strategy
Poverty affects housing, transport, food, digital access and culture. Learn why Europe must back a city-led strategy to ensure no one is left behind.
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Violence ends here: cities’ initiatives against gender-based violence
Ten European cities, countless actions, one message. Discover how local leaders are fighting back against violence and bringing real change on the ground.
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Shared Table: How Vantaa turns surplus food into social impact
Ten years on, a simple idea is feeding 10,000 people a week, cutting waste, and sparking new innovation - all under strict food-safety standards.
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Toulouse: Breaking barriers and opening doors for all
For many, accessibility is not an abstract policy goal but an integral part of daily life. Toulouse municipality is addressing gaps in disability inclusion, both persistent and emerging.
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Timisoara Declaration: Cities call for a central role in EU enlargement
At the Timisoara Cities Summit, mayors stated that EU enlargement is not only a political opportunity but a vital security measure for Europe. They called for cities to have a central role in enlargement, with a stronger voice in EU discussions and better access to funding.
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Spaces for vibrant cultural and creative scenes
What will the cultural spaces of the future look like? Will they be reimagined factories humming with creativity, historic halls repurposed for new generations, or temporary structures that spark dialogue before moving elsewhere?
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Leuven commits to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
Leuven has become the 55th city to sign the Eurocities Lille Call to Action on Sustainable Culture, committing to link its climate goals with cultural policy.
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Celebrating urban leadership: One year of the Eurocities Shadow Commission
One year on, Eurocities’ Shadow Commission has amplified mayors’ voices in Brussels, shaping EU policy on climate, democracy, housing and social rights.
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How cities put ethics at the core of digital innovation
European cities put ethics at the core of digital innovation, ensuring AI, data and tech serve people with fairness, transparency and accountability. Through the Eurocities Digital Forum Lab, they share strategies for responsible, people-centred transformation.
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Embedding trust in smart cities with public sensors
Public sensors are shaping smarter cities, but can we trust them? Eurocities’ Digital Lab explores ethical governance, transparency, and citizen-first digital transformation across Europe.
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Helping cities make better decisions with digital twins
Discover how European cities are using digital twins to solve real urban challenges. The Eurocities Digital Forum Lab shares tools, strategies, and lessons for ethical, people-focused innovation.
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Proposals for next EU budget risk sidelining cities
City leaders warn that the European Commission's proposals for the post-2027 EU budget risk increasing the centralisation of EU funds and further side-lining cities.
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Fighting online abuse: Women city leaders speak out
As online abuse intensifies, women in political leadership are being targeted with hate designed to intimidate and drive them out of the spotlight. At the Eurocities Conference, women leaders shared their experiences and pushed for systemic change.
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