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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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A rainbow of cities
From swimming pools to international exchanges, cities all over Europe are showing their support for LGBTQI+ rights during the June Pride Month.
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How culture paid for the pandemic
The global health crisis took a severe toll on the culture sector - artists and organisations did their best to help people through it. In Manchester, a survey on the “Cultural Impact Survey 2021” produced some stark statistics while also offering hope for the future.
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Rethinking tourism and development after the pandemic
Florence and Braga have been hard-hit by the pandemic and the tourism sector suffered severe losses. Now, they are planning a comeback.
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Valuing young people as city advisors
The Future Mentors’ programme culminated in Espoo, where 22 young delegates presented six recommendations for involving youths in local decision-making.
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Cities need help and solidarity
Warsaw, Riga and Stockholm are accomodating those fleeing from Ukraine and taking actions to ensure their integration.
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The climate challenges lying ahead
On the final day of the Eurocities conference in Espoo, EU officials and city leaders traced challenges and opportunities along the path to climate neutrality. While not forgetting the war at the EU's doorstep.
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Cities preparing the ground for Ukraine reconstruction
This week at the Eurocities conference, Dario Nardella convened a politicians meeting that started to put words into action, looking ahead to reconstruction for Ukraine.
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Dreams come true when acting together
An Era of new beginnings requires transforming dreams into action. And the action is more likely to succeed if cities work together with the private sector.
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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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