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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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“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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Against discrimination, towards equality
From Hannover, Helsinki, Berlin and Ljubljana, women facing a variety of discriminatory factors share their experiences in their journey in politics.
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Women at the coal face
Cities across Europe are mining the female experience to focus on gender justice this International Women's day.
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Inspiring young women leaders
Women worldwide hold just 24% of senior leadership positions. Birmingham's 'Young Women into Leadership' aims to change that and to inspire young women to make history.
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Stopping sexual harassment on public transport
"It's not your fault." Aix-Marseille's new campaign to stop sexual harassment and violence starts from where many violations begin: on public transport.
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