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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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German cities show solidarity and mobilise for Ukraine
Several German cities have joined forces with civil society to welcome Ukrainian refugees and provide them with the best care possible
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Eurocities Awards nominees 2022
Cities dream, act and lead our future. A glance at this year’s Eurocities awards nominees and their forward-looking proposals.
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A cohesive and green recovery
How should one-third of the EU budget be spent? Cohesion Policy aims to improve the wellbeing of people across Europe, and as cities approach their recovery, matching this to broader goals for a greener and smarter Europe can boost local plans.
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Rzeszow and other Polish cities welcome millions of Ukrainian refugees
Poland has already welcomed millions of Ukrainian refugees and it's getting ready to welcome many more
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“Your families are being looked after”
On a call with Mayors and Deputy Mayors from across Europe, Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv found the time to recount the situation in his city.
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Sharing is caring
On the hunt for the perfect solution to digital democracy, Gothenburg is looking at other cities for experience and direction.
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Zagreb is ready to welcome (more) refugees
Zagreb is prepared to welcome Ukrainian refugees as it also improves its services for all refugees.
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More than 150 cities stand with Ukraine
The #CitiesWithUkraine demonstrations, which took place in at least 178 municipalities across Europe this weekend, send a clear message: no to war.
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The only woman in the room
Has the situation for women in local politics improved over the years? From Madrid, Gothenburg, Zaragoza, Tallinn and Barcelona, women involved in politics and social actions at the local level share their stories.
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Combining housing renovation and affordability
Eurocities calls for ending unacceptable levels of rising housing exclusion and cost overburden and ensuring the right balance between renovation and affordability.
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