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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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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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Sports and gender equality in Linkoping
In Linkoping, a major sports event is the starting point for a more gender-equal society.
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Cities rally around Ukraine
Local leaders are multiplying their voices in support of Ukraine with messages, aid, donations and solidarity offers while draping themselves in yellow and blue.
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