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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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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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Public services for the people, by the people
Between Espoo, Helsinki, and Rotterdam, who will be the first to win the UserCentriCities Award for best user-centric service in European cities and regions?
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Conference on the Future of Europe: Voice of the people?
The year long Conference on the Future of Europe has concluded, and recommendations have been handed to the EU institutions. So what's next for this exercise to create a Union closer to the people?
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Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid and Vienna pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights
Mental health, combatting homelessness, a fair integration into the labour market and gender equality are the commitments of these cities
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Happening now! Eurocities 2022 Espoo, 8-10 June
Three European Commissioners participating, three strands of discussions running through the programme, three panel debates, one gala evening, many opportunities to meet, exchange and rekindle contacts.
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