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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Cities need help and solidarity
Warsaw, Riga and Stockholm are accomodating those fleeing from Ukraine and taking actions to ensure their integration.
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The climate challenges lying ahead
On the final day of the Eurocities conference in Espoo, EU officials and city leaders traced challenges and opportunities along the path to climate neutrality. While not forgetting the war at the EU's doorstep.
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Cities preparing the ground for Ukraine reconstruction
This week at the Eurocities conference, Dario Nardella convened a politicians meeting that started to put words into action, looking ahead to reconstruction for Ukraine.
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Dreams come true when acting together
An Era of new beginnings requires transforming dreams into action. And the action is more likely to succeed if cities work together with the private sector.
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In Espoo, Eurocities opens an era of new beginnings
The Eurocities annual conference is underway in Finland’s Espoo, with local leaders inviting to counter climate and political challenges with daring steps. City officials’ secret card? Young people.
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Cities discuss solutions to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Several European cities shared past and recent experiences to discuss how to better welcome, host and integrate Ukrainian refugees
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Elizabeth Line: propelling London into the future
London's new Elizabeth metro line offers digital trains running at 150 km/h, boosting the city's mobility offer and economic growth, while breaking records.
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Older but not forgotten
Cities should be a part of the upcoming EU Care Strategy that will cover the challenges that low birth rates and high life expectancy entail, especially to our healthcare systems.
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King or Pawn? Where does REPowerEU leave Europe?
The EU’s energy sovereignty debate, ignited by geostrategic considerations stemming from the war in Ukraine, has now been backed by clear proposals for a way forward - but what are the prospects for a clean, green future?
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Enrolling young people in city political life
Young people's participation in city politics is essential to find adequate solutions to present and future challenges. Ahead of the Eurocities Annual Conference, cities such as Espoo are working with future mentors.
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