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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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Milan cuts emissions through school lunches
The city has reduced CO2 emissions from its school meals by 20% in five years.
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What role for cities in Roma inclusion?
In the same week as the new EU strategy for Roma inclusion, equality and participation was announced, Eurocities hosted European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli for a special debate on the rights of Roma people in our cities.
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Setting out the path to a sustainable future for urban food policy
Now more than ever, cities are playing a role in food system transformation.
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Attracting international talent in cities
Cities are thinking strategically about attracting international experts and how to match people with a migrant background with jobs that suit their skill sets.
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European cities want more ambitious climate targets
Open letter to the European Council: city leaders speak in favour of emission reduction targets up to 65% by 2030 with EU support and a legally binding target of at least 55% for member states.
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City news: Guimaraes public art concept
Guimaraes is embarking on a three year project to liven up some of its public spaces by working with local people through arts and culture.
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Automated vehicles at the service of people
Automated vehicles are the new cool toy in town, but how can cities make the most of this technology?
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Cities play a key role in building back better
Building back better post-pandemic will mean focussing on putting people first to create a more social Europe and addressing challenges, such as the 'new urban poor' - this was the topic of discussion at Eurocities recent high-level digital conference.
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Making the case for higher climate ambition
Signed by 47 organisations representing over 2,700 cities, 330 regions, €62 trillion in investment portfolio, more than 800 companies and 330 NGOs, the joint letter clearly expresses the desire of European stakeholders to have the EU’s 2030 climate target substantially increased.
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