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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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A user-centric approach
What is the role of Milan in creating a user-centric system? What is the key to their success?
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More than 300 generators sent to Ukraine
Thanks to the efforts of cities across the Eurocities network and through the Generators of Hope campaign, launched in coordination with the European Parliament, electrical equipment and other supplies are continuing to be sent to Ukraine.
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Tallinn sets sustainability governance trend
The Mayor of Tallinn has a vision for sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities - and he's bringing former European Green Capitals on board.
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Cities rally earthquake solidarity
Cities around Europe are rallying in support of those affected by Turkey's devastating earthquake.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Last Sunday, Italy and France's rugby teams faced off against each other in Rome. A few hours earlier, rugby fans fought a different battle against traffic and pollution: they walked, cycled and took public transport to the Olympic stadium.
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Energy Performance of Buildings: A hope for climate
In the context of the current EU level discussions on the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, André Sobczak, Secretary General of Eurocities, argues that ensuring cities receive dedicated funding and support is essential to wider debates on reducing energy demand and increasing efficiency.
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Setting the trend for emission free mobility
As the EU is concluding the discussions on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation – a piece of legislation that aims to boost the number of charging points in the EU – Amsterdam and the Dutch experience can serve as a good learning model for others.
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Cycling gets the recognition it deserves
In a landmark resolution, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism endorsed cycling as an essential way to reach EU climate goals and asked the Commission “to develop a dedicated European Cycling Strategy” to further boost travel by bike.
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People have the power to active mobility
How to encourage urban residents to walk and cycle instead of using their cars? Seek their involvement, say European urban experts.
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In Utrecht, sowing the seeds of Ukraine’s future
To strengthen local governments in Ukraine and lay out solid reconstruction plans, Utrecht drew up a project offering Ukrainian civil servants temporary employment in Dutch municipalities.
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