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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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How cities are redefining the future of public innovation
In an opinion piece, LSE Cities, Eurocities and the city of Bratislava explain why the future of European public-sector innovation does not depend on private business, but on direct investment in local government.
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An interview with Sofia Hedén
Ahead of the Eurocities Environment Forum, taking place this week in Malmo; Eurocities sat down with Sofia Hedén Deputy Mayor of Malmo to start the conversation on ‘Building resilient cities for all: supporting data-driven decision making.’
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Cities, a counterweight to global authoritarian trends?
Yves Pascouau, Vice-President of Nantes Metropole in charge of European Affairs, pens this opinion on the role of cities amidst today's global transformations.
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Mathias De Clercq: A city voice for Europe
New Eurocities President Mathias De Clercq shares his vision for stronger democracy, citizen-led change, and the future of Europe’s urban transformation.
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Nordic Safe Cities: Supporting cities to tackle online harm
At this week’s Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga, Nordic Safe Cities is involved in two key sessions on tackling online harms and supporting women in leadership. We spoke to Lotte Fast Carlsen and Sebastian Jørgensen to learn about the organisation's work and what cities can expect in Braga.
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Europe Day: Local leaders are ready to defend democracy
On Europe Day, read an opinion piece by Burkhard Jung, Eurocities President and Mayor of Leipzig, stating mayors' commitment to protect European democratic values, and stand firm against hate speech and discrimination.
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Government innovation can be the answer
Today, cities face an onslaught of urgent challenges and local leaders wonder how they can tackle them. This former mayor of Iceland’s capital has an answer.
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Why cities must be part of Europe’s food future
The EBAF's lack of urban representation is a missed opportunity. Cities play a key role in sustainable food systems and must be included in EU policymaking.
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Reflecting on the EU Belgian Presidency’s urban agenda
The 2024 Belgian EU Presidency prioritised cities as key drivers of a sustainable, prosperous Europe. With the Presidency's urban agenda led by Brussels-Capital Region, it ensured cities' priorities were recognised at EU level. We spoke with Antoine de Borman, CEO of perspective.brussels, to learn more.
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