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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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Cities and the EU together for green mobility
How can cities and the European Union collaborate to make long-lasting changes for a more sustainable urban mobility?
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Taking on Orbán to secure a green future for transport
Budapest city officials are calling for direct access to EU funds after Viktor Orbán’s administration blocked an EIB loan destined to add green vehicles to the city’s public transport fleet.
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Cities in the EU budget
The European Parliament and EU Member States have reached an historic agreement on the largest ever EU budget, with a better deal for our cities.
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Polish cities call for tolerance
To mark International Tolerance Day, mayors of Polish and foreign cities appeal to respect the principles of equality.
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Putting people first in the green energy transition
How do we put people first when moving to a green and digital economy in times of crisis recovery? Bringing together social and environmental goals is a key task for many cities now focussing on recovery efforts.
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Reinventing Cities – Eurocities 2020
What is the future of cities, recovering from COVID-19 and thinking about the opportunities to build back better? - See some outcomes of Eurocities’ annual conference on 4 and 5 November here.
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Are cities ready for the future?
In discussion with European Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič, Europe's major cities showed how they are instilling resilience in the core of their strategies, and made the case for stronger collaboration with the EU to ensure a sustainable urban future.
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The age of Euro-cities
The first Eurocities digital annual conference kicks off with the united voices of mayors recognising an opportunity in times of crisis. They see a window for change that is sustainable, just, and with people at the centre.
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UK cities remain European partners despite Brexit
British cities have expressed their commitment to European cooperation even after Brexit. “City to city collaboration at a European level and cooperation within the Eurocities network has never been more important”, reads a statement of UK Core Cities.
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“Vienna remains a city of togetherness”
After the terrorist attack in Vienna on Monday, mayor Michael Ludwig has expressed his gratitude for the solidarity and support shown by other cities.
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