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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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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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The future of multicultural cities
Migration is a fact of urban life, one attended by many opportunities, but also beset by inequalities. The Brussels Urban Summit will take a deep look at the state of inequalities in cities within a highly uncertain global context.
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A festival of skills
With a focus on upskilling and reskilling, the European Year of Skills promises to realise the full potential of the green and digital transitions.
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Eastern European cities welcome first low-emission zones
Warsaw, Sofia and Riga will soon ban the most polluting vehicles from the city centre. They’re following into the footsteps of other European municipalities that are successfully using this measure to tackle poor air quality.
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