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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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Another brick in the wall
More space for cycling in the world’s biggest city: toy manufacturer Lego discovers the beauty of bicycles.
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Vienna: A city for children, by children
What do you like about your city? If it were to win a gold medal, what might that be for? What would you change, and what do you wish for in your future?
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EU calls on member states to #TalkWithCities
The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have all spoken out with one clear message on recovery: ‘Member states, you need to #TalkWithCities!’
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Keeping Europe together after Brexit
While the results of Brexit, the UK’s exit from the EU, are counted in gains and losses, city leaders in Europe look for common ground for future cooperation.
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Zaragoza’s green revolution may stay local
Zaragoza could be a poster child for the Green Deal in action. But like many Spanish cities, it’s being left out on national recovery plans.
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Forest pedagogy in Ljubljana
Access to education for all is a top priority for Ljubljana, which also ensures that informal education is recognised by teachers and carers as a valuable input into a child’s full development.
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City news: Brussels – what’s in a name?
Following demands for racial justice in 2020, Brussels has announced the shortlist of women who will take the name of a major road tunnel from Belgium’s colonial king.
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How Warsaw doubled its childcare places in two years
Tomasz Pactwa, Director of Social Services for the city of Warsaw, explains how ensuring all families have access to free childcare for their children became a top priority.
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London wants more budget power to avoid ‘scarring’ city centre
A new report reveals the huge impact of the pandemic on the UK capitals’ economy, with the culture sector under acute threat.
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Big Buyers share future areas for collaboration
Results of a needs assement of some of Europe's big buyers reveal the areas they would like to explore to use strategic procurement to tackle climate goals.
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