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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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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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Housing affordability: A European crisis
A new Eurocities report on housing and homelessness shows that a lack of access to affordable and social housing was already putting new groups of Europeans at risk of poverty and social exclusion before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“No time for vetoes” – EU member states must adopt budget and recovery funds
Mayors of European cities call on the governments of Hungary and Poland to end their veto on the EU budget-and-recovery package. “Without these funds, cities risk collapse as the crisis explodes,” said Dario Nardella, mayor of Florence and newly elected president of Eurocities.
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