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A message from Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Democracy will prevail”
In a letter to accept the City Heroes award at the Eurocities Awards 2026, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, states that the honour is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Istanbul and everyone defending democracy in Turkiye and across Europe.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026
This year’s winners showed exceptional dedication to driving lasting urban improvements, strengthening local democracy and building fairer, greener and more resilient cities for everyone.
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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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Celebrating urban leadership: One year of the Eurocities Shadow Commission
One year on, Eurocities’ Shadow Commission has amplified mayors’ voices in Brussels, shaping EU policy on climate, democracy, housing and social rights.
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How cities put ethics at the core of digital innovation
European cities put ethics at the core of digital innovation, ensuring AI, data and tech serve people with fairness, transparency and accountability. Through the Eurocities Digital Forum Lab, they share strategies for responsible, people-centred transformation.
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A shared digital platform to cut building emissions in Polish cities
As buildings remain one of the biggest sources of urban emissions, five Polish cities are working together to accelerate large‑scale renovation.5 minute read -
Embedding trust in smart cities with public sensors
Public sensors are shaping smarter cities, but can we trust them? Eurocities’ Digital Lab explores ethical governance, transparency, and citizen-first digital transformation across Europe.
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Helping cities make better decisions with digital twins
Discover how European cities are using digital twins to solve real urban challenges. The Eurocities Digital Forum Lab shares tools, strategies, and lessons for ethical, people-focused innovation.
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Proposals for next EU budget risk sidelining cities
City leaders warn that the European Commission's proposals for the post-2027 EU budget risk increasing the centralisation of EU funds and further side-lining cities.
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Fighting online abuse: Women city leaders speak out
As online abuse intensifies, women in political leadership are being targeted with hate designed to intimidate and drive them out of the spotlight. At the Eurocities Conference, women leaders shared their experiences and pushed for systemic change.
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Scaling urban mobility: from local hubs to the EU network
Mobility challenges transcend city and even national borders. As people and goods move across longer distances, different levels of government must work closely together to strategically plan and deliver connected, efficient transport systems.
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European cities highlight ongoing repression of elected officials in Turkey
Following new arrests in the last week of democratically elected local politicians in Turkey, Eurocities draws attention to the ongoing repression of opposition figures.
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City leaders call for a renewed Cohesion Policy in next EU budget
In a new Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call for a strong, renewed Cohesion Policy in the next EU budget, placing cities at the heart of EU investment and helping to deliver the upcoming EU Policy Agenda for Cities.
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