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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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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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“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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