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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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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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EU train brings railway travel back in fashion
After a 36-day rail journey across Europe, the Connecting Europe Express has reached Paris. This is the train’s final destination and the end of its mission: hailing a new era for rail travel
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Who’s got the money? What role for cities in post-Covid recovery?
How will the National Recovery and Resilience Plans help us build resilience, to build back better. Or a different question: will they?
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Automated mobility: take our survey on local regulation
Automated vehicles bring both benefits and questions for cities. A survey within the EU-funded SHOW project aims to better understand challenges and envision solutions.
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