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Cities need EU and national support to deliver lower urban speeds
European cities are proving that lower urban speeds save lives and create safer, healthier and more liveable streets. But cities need EU and national support to deliver Vision Zero.
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: Ghent’s neighbourhood-first lesson
New ESPON URDICO research shows how EU funding is helping the city of Ghent connect climate action, housing, mobility and social inclusion. Ghent's experience demonstrates that EU investment works best when cities are directly involved in shaping funding around local needs.
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From ad hoc response to strategic resilience: how cities prepare for migration and population change
Housing, participation, communication and trust: how cities are moving from crisis response to resilient inclusion strategies.
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The future of the European Social Fund is at stake
The first episode of Eurocities' new podcast series, 'Cities with no margins', examines the future of ESF+ and why cities must have a stronger voice in social funding.
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8 recommendations from cities for a fairer European Pillar of Social Rights
As Europe faces rising costs and widening inequalities, cities set out their practical recommendations to ensure the renewed European Pillar of Social Rights is fair, place-based and leaves no one behind.
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Working in teams is much more efficient and beneficial for the child in the long term
While the world around children has transformed dramatically, their core struggles remain much the same. Since 1955, the Centre for Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in Ljubljana has continued to offer holistic support to help young people and families thrive.
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“Cities will struggle to function if we cannot offer affordable housing for residents”
Dennis de Vries, Utrecht’s alderman for housing, discusses how the city is addressing the housing crisis through innovative and inclusive solutions. Key measures include housing cooperatives, shared housing, and long-term affordable ownership for middle-income households.
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European Mobility Week: Making mobility for everyone
European Mobility Week puts people first. Across Europe, towns and cities celebrate and encourage cleaner, safer and more inclusive ways to move. Learn how cities across Europe celebrated.
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European cities turn solidarity into action
Through humanitarian funding, ethical procurement, civic mobilisation, and community cohesion measures, cities are finding ways to help protect rights and support aid delivery.
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From corporate fleets to city streets
Large corporate fleets are still lagging in the shift to zero-emission mobility. The EU’s Greening Corporate Fleets initiative is a chance to align fleet reform with city goals on climate, air quality and mobility.
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City leaders call for EU partnership to overcome budget mistakes
Meeting with MEPs and EU Commissioners in Strasbourg, city leaders warned the proposals for the next EU budget risk side-lining city governments. They stated that the budget and upcoming Cities Agenda must give cities the means to deliver a sustainable, prosperous future for Europe.
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Toulouse: Breaking barriers and opening doors for all
For many, accessibility is not an abstract policy goal but an integral part of daily life. Toulouse municipality is addressing gaps in disability inclusion, both persistent and emerging.
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Timisoara Declaration: Cities call for a central role in EU enlargement
At the Timisoara Cities Summit, mayors stated that EU enlargement is not only a political opportunity but a vital security measure for Europe. They called for cities to have a central role in enlargement, with a stronger voice in EU discussions and better access to funding.
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Spaces for vibrant cultural and creative scenes
What will the cultural spaces of the future look like? Will they be reimagined factories humming with creativity, historic halls repurposed for new generations, or temporary structures that spark dialogue before moving elsewhere?
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