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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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Lunching on urban food policies
What can we expect from the future of urban food policies? Listen/read to the conversation.
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The spark for energy efficient buildings
Following the plenary vote in the European Parliament, and ahead of the trialogue phase, a comment on the urban dimension of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
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Cities hungry for recognition in EU food
Last week, city representatives met in Brussels to discuss the future of food systems exchanging views with representatives of the European Commission ahead of future legislative proposals connected to food.
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Izmir’s call for short and long-term quake relief
A city that suffered its own earthquake in 2020, Izmir is doing all it can to support and mobilise aid for areas hit by the massive Turkey/Syria earthquake. But more help is needed to tackle the emergency, says Izmir's Ercan Turkoglu.
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City leaders recommit to women’s rights
This International Women’s Day, city leaders from across the Eurocities network reaffirm their commitment to secure women’s rights and achieve true gender equality.
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Mayors take action on women’s rights
A new Eurocities statement commits cities to continue empowering women at a time when more women are being put at risk of poverty and social exclusion due to the rising cost of living.
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Cities pledge support on Turkish earthquake
A new Eurocities committee will explore direct support for Turkish cities affected by the recent earthquake, including material aid for immediate needs but also longer-term support for sustainable and resilient reconstruction.
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Eurocities members shortlisted for top mobility award
They excelled at promoting sustainable mobility during the 2022 European Mobility Week. Now they’re the frontrunners in the namesake mobility prize. What made Braga, Zagreb and Sofia stand out?
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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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