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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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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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How city diplomacy is shaping EU and global policy
As Europe confronts global challenges such as climate change and migration, cities are increasingly taking on diplomatic roles traditionally reserved for national governments. By doing so, city governments are enhancing their capacity for both EU and international engagement.
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Cities call for stronger EU rules on new wood-burning heaters to tackle deadly air pollution
Cities urge the EU to tighten Ecodesign rules on wood heaters to cut deadly air pollution and support local efforts to meet revamped clean air targets.
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Local governments must be involved in national Social Climate Plans
With just weeks until EU member states must submit their national Social Climate Plans, a new report from the Local Alliance, including Eurocities, says most national governments are not properly consulting local authorities – despite clear obligations in the EU Social Climate Fund regulations.
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Cities stand with Ukraine and the Mayor of Istanbul
At the Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga, two powerful moments underscored the importance of shared democratic values: an address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and a tribute to Ekrem İmamoğlu, illegally imprisoned Mayor of Istanbul.
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Cities must be at the heart of the EU agenda: Eurocities 2025
Cities are where Europe’s biggest challenges meet their most innovative solutions. At the Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga, mayors called on the EU to forge a stronger partnership with local governments to deliver a fairer, more inclusive future.
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Cities and industry unite in Copenhagen for a green, competitive Europe
At the Mayors-Business Dialogue, held in Copenhagen, mayors and business leaders from across Europe discussed how new partnerships can help Europe stay competitive while accelerating the green transition.
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Urban Transitions Mission Centre: A year of innovation, collaboration and local empowerment
Highlights from recent UTMC events and initiatives helping cities advance climate action, resilience, and inclusive urban transitions in 2024.
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Welcome to Eurocities 2025 Braga
The Eurocities Conference 2025 takes place in Braga on 4-6 June. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga, to learn what’s planned and how the city is getting ready to inspire cities from across Europe.
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Ageing cities: Rethinking care and urban life
At the recent Eurocities Social Affairs Forum in Amsterdam, politicians, city officials, and EU policymakers gathered to ask the hard questions: How can cities remain engines of equity and innovation in the face of ageing and economic disruption? What does it mean to design urban life that ensures the dignity of older adults, a fair future for younger generations and inclusive opportunities for new arrivals?
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Oslo powers a zero-emission future
Spurred by their goal to reach 100% zero-emission public transport by 2028, Oslo has transformed its transport system through a mix of ambitious strategy, rapid implementation, and strong political commitment.
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