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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 time is now
It’s never too early to envision a brighter future for Ukraine. At the Kiyv Investment Forum in Brussels, city leaders and investors offered financial support for the Ukrainian capital, paving the way for post-war sustainable reforms.
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Elimination of violence against women across Europe
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, cities are standing up. From communication campaigns to action plans, educational resources, and grants for civil society local administrations are making a message clear: violence against women cannot be tolerated.
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How today’s crises are shaping sustainable mobility
"Smart Ways to Net Zero", the 2022 Eurocities Mobility Forum, kicked off in Antwerp. From 16 to 18 November, European officials, local politicians and transport experts are swapping notes on how to foster a sustainable mobility revolution against the backdrop of global challenges.
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Cybersecurity is a key topic for Europe’s Digital Decade
From digital inclusion to better communication between cities, regional and national governments, cybersecurity is one of the most important topics within Europe's Digital Decade.
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Euro7: a missed opportunity for air quality in cities
The European Commission’s new rules on vehicle emissions don’t go far enough to protect urban residents from air pollution’s lethal consequences, the Eurocities and Polis networks say in a joint letter to EU policymakers.
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Smart ways to Antwerp and to the Eurocities Mobility Forum
Antwerp is home to a trailblazing digital mobility plan and sustainable mobility innovation. No wonder the city will play host to the next Eurocities Mobility Forum from 16 to 18 November.
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Libraries build healthy communities
Libraries have become much more than cosy places where people can read or work for free, they engage with local communities and get involved in their health.
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The power of teaming up locally
The Social Innovation Lab made clear that cities are working with social economy stakeholders, other levels of government and also peer municipalities to mitigate the social impact of global challenges in Europe.
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Digital Divide Observatories by European cities
The gap between cities in digital transformation and the digital divide is increasing. Bordeaux is teaming up with other cities to understand this gap and reverse the trend.
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New EU Air Quality Directive proposed
The European Commission has published a proposal for an updated Air Quality Directive. There are a lot of improvements, but is it really future-fit?
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