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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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At least 14 mayors abducted in Ukraine
The list of people kidnapped by Russian forces in Ukraine is getting longer. It includes at least 14 mayors of cities and villages across the embattled country.
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A digital mobility renaissance in Milan
A single platform will display public and private transport options in Milan to make moving around town simple and sustainable. It will be a pioneering project in Italy, where post-pandemic recovery funds are encouraging a digital revolution.
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Are we fit for 55 yet?
The war in Ukraine has further highlighted the need for Europe to embrace a swift transformation towards climate neutrality. The 'Fit for 55' package represents a historic opportunity to accelerate this transition, and push for energy independence.
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Cities react to the EU Data Act
Interoperability, data sharing, Internet of Things, and other challenges: Cities react to the Data Act proposal launched by the European Commission in February.
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Valongo & Tampere triumph at sustainable mobility awards
The Portuguese and Finnish cities are ticking all the right boxes of 21st century sustainable mobility. Jurors of the latest European Mobility Week Awards took note.
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The geography of discontent
How can cities recover and rebuild post-crisis? Representatives from cities, the European Commission, European Parliament, German government, NGOs and entrepreneurs hashed it out at the Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2022.
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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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