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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 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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London protecting community spaces at risk
A new £750,000 fund for grassroots organisations hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic will help protect community-led spaces that are supporting the most vulnerable people.
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Madrid making public transport safer for all
Madrid’s public transport authority has established a new mission, to promote the safety of women as users of the city’s public transport service.
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Urban policy for the common good
The New Leipzig Charter defines principles for modern urban development in Europe. German State Secretary Anne Katrin Bohle explains why this is important.
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Lyon puts housing first
Housing First – a strategy adopted by an increasing number of cities – puts the right to housing at the forefront of the city’s strategy to combat homelessness. Find out more in this video.
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Poznan and Florence recognised at Access City Awards
The Access City Award 2021 has been announced, with Poznan and Florence receiving special commendations for their work on accessibility during the pandemic.
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London on a mission to ensure a green and just recovery
After taking an economic hit from the coronavirus pandemic, the British capital is embarking on a quest with nine missions to build the city back better.
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What is the New Leipzig Charter?
The EU member states have committed themselves to give cities a stronger role in decision making at both national and European level: this is the core of the new Leipzig Charter, endorsed by the informal council of EU ministers on urban matters on Monday.
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Europe’s restart needs cities
It’s time for a new dialogue of European and national leaders with mayors, says Dario Nardella, president of Eurocities: “We are ready for this challenge.”
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A new momentum for cities: the Leipzig Charter 2.0
No delays on the next EU budget, was one of the messages shared by Eurocities President Dario Nardella at an informal ministerial meeting of national ministers on urban matters, today.
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Going orange to end violence against women
Cities are taking action and sending strong signals to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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