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Right to a fair trial and defence for Ekrem İmamoğlu
In a joint statement, Eurocities, Pact of Free Cities and B40 Balkan Cities Network express grave concern over the proceedings against Ekrem İmamoğlu, elected Mayor of Istanbul, and call for his right to a fair trial and defence to be upheld.
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Ukrainian cities stand strong and build for the future
As Russia’s war continues, Ukrainian cities are defending democracy, protecting their people and preparing to rebuild. At the Eurocities Annual Conference, leaders from Kyiv, Kherson and Mariupol shared what this resilience means in practice.
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Food markets: from tradition to transformation
Particularly in Mediterranean cities, food markets are more than places to shop. They are an essential part of daily life, social interaction and cultural identity. But markets’ presence goes beyond Southern countries.
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Poverty in cities is changing, and becoming harder to escape
As poverty becomes more entrenched and concentrated, cities across Europe are rethinking how they respond, from local services to calls for stronger EU support and funding.
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Why EU Food Policy needs cities
Europe’s food future starts in its cities. Will EU rules unlock their power or hold them back?
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Flooding, funding and follow-through: lessons from Bologna’s climate resilience work
After devastating floods, Bologna races to build resilience. What will it take for Europe’s cities to weather the next storm?
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European Affordable Housing Plan: Cities ready to deliver, but need the right tools
City leaders have welcomed today’s publication of the European Affordable Housing Plan, a timely and necessary recognition that the housing crisis is a European emergency. However, the success of the Plan will depend on whether cities have the tools needed to make it happen.
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Country insights from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
Same goals, different realities: In Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, trust and autonomy make or break city plans to tackle climate and housing.
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Why Europe needs a city-led Anti-Poverty Strategy
Poverty affects housing, transport, food, digital access and culture. Learn why Europe must back a city-led strategy to ensure no one is left behind.
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Violence ends here: cities’ initiatives against gender-based violence
Ten European cities, countless actions, one message. Discover how local leaders are fighting back against violence and bringing real change on the ground.
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Shared Table: How Vantaa turns surplus food into social impact
Ten years on, a simple idea is feeding 10,000 people a week, cutting waste, and sparking new innovation - all under strict food-safety standards.
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Innovation, talent, cities: Economic Development Forum 2025
At the Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2025, part of the Cities Innovate Summit in Turin, city leaders, experts and innovators explored how place, talent and innovation can drive a fair green and digital transition.
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Cities back new EU Cities Agenda – but need EU guarantees
As the EU unveils its first-ever Policy Agenda for Cities, local leaders back its strong recognition of cities' role in delivering Europe’s priorities, but call for clear commitments on funding and governance to ensure real impact.
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Cities are addressing Europe’s housing crisis
Eurocities’ new thematic report on housing highlights local solutions to Europe’s housing crisis and calls for EU support to scale up affordable solutions in cities.
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