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People of Eurocities: the value of a network
Laura Trujillo Parra, Rens Jonker and Jochem Cooiman have been selected as part of the People of Eurocities initiative, recognising members who have made a lasting contribution to the network.
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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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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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Budapest left out in the cold on national recovery plans
The ball is rolling on the EU’s pandemic recovery, but cities across Europe, like the Hungarian capital, feel they are not being sufficiently consulted on national recovery plans.
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Psst – happy Data Protection Day!
Since 1981, when the ‘Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data’ was signed, the digital revolution has permeated our lives. European cities defend citizens’ right to privacy.
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