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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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Open letter to global financial leaders
An alliance of global city voices, of which Eurocities is a part, has shared an open letter claiming that the post-COVID 19 recovery cannot lead to a return to ‘normal’.
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Let’s renovate Europe: Eurocities joins ambitious campaign
Eurocities along with a growing list of over 120 organisations has joined the Renovate Europe Campaign, calling for the EU Recovery Plan to include a Renovation Fund for All Europeans.
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Brussels among winners of European sustainable mobility awards
Recently, as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brussels, along with many other major European cities, has made space for pedestrians and cyclists a top priority.
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What impact from COVID-19 on employment?
As the impact of COVID-19 is asymmetric at local level, cities' policy responses need to be adapted to local needs.
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Leave a trace, not a footprint!
Addressing environmental impacts of cultural events in cities - A new guide developed by Eurocities and Julie’s Bicycle as part of the ROCK EU-funded project.
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A European Climate Pact to bring together local and national actors
The European Climate Pact, part of the European Commission’s flagship Green Deal, should build upon existing EU and local initiatives, contends a new paper by the cities’ network, Eurocities.
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What can cities do to change our food systems?
Linking food and climate policies, what can cities do to change our food systems?
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Nardella: A reinforced cohesion policy needed for coronavirus recovery plans
“In a time of lockdown, regional and local representatives have come to the fore,” commented Commissioner Elisa Ferreira in an online gathering of Cohesion Alliance politicians this Europe Day (9 May).
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A special Europe Day – European cities sing together in solidarity
“Our Europe stands for togetherness and solidarity across borders, also and especially in times of global crisis” – that’s the message of European city leaders for Europe Day on 9 May 2020.
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What is the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in cities?
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been strongly asymmetric, affecting cities more than other regions. This city dialogue explored the socioeconomic impacts on cities.
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