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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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Women’s city of the future
Gender equality has been actively addressed by cities all over Europe, acting in all areas of daily life. However, gender inequality is still deeply based and structurally anchored in our society.
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How to eradicate homelessness by 2030
Cities are playing a key role in combatting homelessness and they should be further included in national and EU plans to tackle housing problems, says Rachel Streefland , Deputy Mayor for Wellbeing, Asylum and Integration in Utrecht.
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Cities build bridges for Ukrainian refugees
In response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, cities are stepping up their preparations to put in place reception structures for people fleeing conflict.
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As energy prices soar, cities step in
The current energy crisis is a hard test to face for low-income households. Through crowdfunding and long-term solutions, cities are offering residents a helping hand with soaring utility bills.
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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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