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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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A little help to slow down
In an effort to tackle road deaths due to speeding, the EU has approved new safety standards that limit vehicles to legal speeds, yet draft technical details threaten to undermine them.
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Major cities give boost to circular economy
Cities and regions agree to work together to act as ambassadors to champion the circular economy.
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City news: People in action
In Dresden and Bratislava residents and cities join forces to respond to climate change
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Innovate in Nantes
How are European cities developing strategies and good practices to boost online citizen engagement?
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Facing unprecedented urban challenges
Cities have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has quickly morphed from a health crisis, into an unprecedented economic, social and potentially societal crisis. This has prompted a range of new, and different policy responses to meet urgent demands on public services.
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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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