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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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Elizabeth Line: propelling London into the future
London's new Elizabeth metro line offers digital trains running at 150 km/h, boosting the city's mobility offer and economic growth, while breaking records.
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Older but not forgotten
Cities should be a part of the upcoming EU Care Strategy that will cover the challenges that low birth rates and high life expectancy entail, especially to our healthcare systems.
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King or Pawn? Where does REPowerEU leave Europe?
The EU’s energy sovereignty debate, ignited by geostrategic considerations stemming from the war in Ukraine, has now been backed by clear proposals for a way forward - but what are the prospects for a clean, green future?
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Enrolling young people in city political life
Young people's participation in city politics is essential to find adequate solutions to present and future challenges. Ahead of the Eurocities Annual Conference, cities such as Espoo are working with future mentors.
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Public services for the people, by the people
Between Espoo, Helsinki, and Rotterdam, who will be the first to win the UserCentriCities Award for best user-centric service in European cities and regions?
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Conference on the Future of Europe: Voice of the people?
The year long Conference on the Future of Europe has concluded, and recommendations have been handed to the EU institutions. So what's next for this exercise to create a Union closer to the people?
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Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid and Vienna pledge to the European Pillar of Social Rights
Mental health, combatting homelessness, a fair integration into the labour market and gender equality are the commitments of these cities
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Happening now! Eurocities 2022 Espoo, 8-10 June
Three European Commissioners participating, three strands of discussions running through the programme, three panel debates, one gala evening, many opportunities to meet, exchange and rekindle contacts.
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Festival of Europe: urban renaissance
Mayors from Ukrainian and EU cities met alongside European and national officials in Florence, at the European University Institute’s Festival of Europe conference, to exchange on some current and future urban needs.
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In cities, Europe Day sparks celebrations and a quest for peace
Local leaders call for unity, solidarity and justice as cities mark Europe Day across the continent and stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
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