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Partnership and shared resilience: Cities stand with Ukraine
As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, partnerships between Ukrainian and European cities continue to deepen. City officers in Leipzig, Warsaw and Tallinn explain how this cooperation has evolved, the challenges Ukrainian colleagues face, and their shared commitment to stand together.
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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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Cities must be climate ambitious and engage citizens
Grégory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon, Peter Kurz, Mayor of Mannheim, and Janine O'Keefe, SchoolStrike4Climate adult supporter and active in Fridays For Future, participate in the Eurocities Annual Conference 2021 to discuss initiatives of climate ambitions cities and the role of cities to promote change.
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From COP26 to 2050: How to get to climate neutrality?
With negotiations in full swing at COP26, we ask mayors and European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans 'what does it take' to stick to the course of international climate deals?
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Cities emerge stronger and more resilient from the pandemic
The global health crisis has only strengthened the role and importance of cities. Now they’re ready to fight challenges ahead, city officials and experts at Eurocities’ annual conference in Leipzig said.
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French cities solutions for cigarette butts
Toulouse and Bordeaux are implementing smart solutions in their struggle to clean urban spaces from tobacco rubbish.
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All children have a right to their future
Unaccompanied migrant children have been through a lot by the time they get to Europe. How can our cities ensure that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential?
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Raising the bar on transport pollution
This week London expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone, as it rushes to improve air quality and protect residents’ health.
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A recipe for local inclusion
From a crusading basketball team to hosting art performances in a city-centre park turned urban farm, cities across Europe are innovating to include local people, businesses and vulnerable groups in revolutionising food systems.
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Setting the stage for citizen engagement
The Conference on the Future of Europe is a chance for people from all walks of life to share their thoughts on what they think the EU’s priorities should be. This is being done via a dedicated digital platform, or by participating in public debates and panels.
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Mayors unite for climate
Mayors met this month to reaffirm their commitments to climate, demand change and, for the lucky few, receive awards at this year’s Covenant of Mayors ceremony.
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Smart mobility shows off in Hamburg
The latest smart mobility and digital transport innovations were on display at the ITS congress in Hamburg, prompting a need for dialogue between cities and innovators.
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