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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Leuven named European Capital of Innovation
Leuven wins iCapital title and €1 million for ground-breaking collaboration model.
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City news: Barcelona to introduce Spain’s first hydrogen fuel cell busses
Barcelona has announced that eight zero-emissions busses will join the public transport fleet from next year.
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Paris wins European court case on short term holiday rentals
Cities don’t have to accept uncontrolled use of apartments for short term holiday rentals via platforms like Airbnb. They have the right to limit those rentals in order to protect the local housing market, the European Court of Justice ruled in favour of the city of Paris.
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Towards ‘Slippers distance’ deliveries
We have all contributed to the increase in on-demand deliveries during the corona crisis, but some cities are testing how to do it more sustainably.
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The Mission of our times
The full report of the Mission Board for Climate Neutral and Smart Cities, outlining this proposed Mission is now available.
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City news: Bristol – free electric vehicle rentals to local businesses
Local businesses in Bristol will soon be able to rent e-vehicles in an effort to make the transition to cleaner vehicles more accessible.
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Cities want EU to help against Airbnb
Mayors demand a stronger regulation of the rental platform Airbnb, to protect their local housing markets.
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Opportunities and challenges in a digital era – Cities meeting with Margrethe Vestager
Ahead of the announced Digital Services Act, mayors and leaders from 12 European cities met with European Commission Executive Vice-President, Margrethe Vestager.
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Four Eurocities members named EU innovation award finalists
Cluj-Napoca, Espoo, Leuven and Vienna have a chance to win €1 million to promote innovation in their cities.
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Moria fire – Cities ready to take in refugees
After the fire in the Greek migrant camp Moria, European cities renew their offer to take in refugees.
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