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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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The European Commission launches its Data Act
The European Commission has launched its new Data Act today and cities are paying close attention to the new rules.
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In solidarity with Ukraine
In a letter penned jointly by members of Eurocities Executive Committee, the mayors expressed solidarity to all Ukrainian people and to Eurocities member cities Kharkiv, Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa.
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Historical building for rent
Brno has made it accessible to rent a historical building in the city centre, a project that is benefiting both the tenants and the council.
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Twelve cities compete for mobility awards
Florence, Madrid, Tampere, Warsaw and Valongo are among the 12 finalists of the European Commission’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Awards. The Eurocities members are now hoping to scoop one of the top prizes next month.
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Cohesion critical for recovery
East is catching up with West, but public investments are still sorely needed for the post-Covid19 recovery - the European Commission's cohesion report takes stock of EU investments for people and place.
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We need more than ‘just’ Digital Rights Principles
With the Commission publishing a set of Digital Rights Principles, cities agree that digitalisation has to benefit everyone, however, stating principles are not enough, and cities are ready for the next step.
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Afghan women ‘bend it like Beckham’
Fatima, Maryam and Susan's life starts anew on a football pitch in Florence. A lesson on passion and newfound freedom.
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Porto believes in citizen science to strengthen its environmental strategy
To reach the goals of its environmental strategy, Porto considers that improving citizen science knowledge and promoting impactful initiatives is essential.
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Is your data protected?
On Data Protection Day, Ghent Chief Data Officer Bart Rosseau helps us take stock of the situation.
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User-centricity in Helsinki
For Helsinki, user-centricity means building healthy trust relationships.
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