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From crisis to action: why Europe’s cities are shaping the EU Anti-Poverty Agenda
As inequality rises, housing pressures grow and successive crises leave lasting effects, European cities are sending a clear message: tackling poverty requires action where it is most visible and tangible. Local leaders have recently met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, stressing that Europe’s fight against poverty depends on strong cooperation between EU institutions and local governments.
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Nothing on European tourism without European tourism destinations
As the European Union prepares to publish its first-ever Sustainable Tourism Strategy in June, cities’ message is clear: as tourism destinations, their local authorities must have a seat at the table. Cities are where tourism concentrates its impact, and therefore where solutions must be tested.
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Where rail starts and ends: cities, crucial to make long-distance travel more sustainable and competitive
In November 2025, the Commission published its EU High-Speed Plan. Its success ultimately depends on what happens in cities. It is in urban areas where passengers transfer, where goods are distributed, and where long-distance corridors meet local realities.
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Placing science at the heart of urban governance
As European cities face increasingly complex challenges, bridging science and policymaking is essential. Eurocities and Politecnico di Milano's CRAFT centre are turning research into action to build resilient urban futures.
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From refugee to helping refugees: an interview with Helsinki’s Deputy Mayor Nasima Razmyar
Helsinki has opened its doors to thousands of refugees from Ukraine and the Deputy Mayor for Education, Nasima Razmyar, herself of refugee background, explains what the city is doing to welcome everyone.
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Models of diversity and inclusion
Seven Eurocities members stand out for encouraging an environment of inclusion regardless of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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Social innovation at the core of Barcelona
Ahead of the Social Affairs Forum 2022, Eurocities has interviewed Lluis Torrens, Director of Social Innovation of Barcelona City Council to know how the municipality tackles inequalities.
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A fighting chance for cities, and climate
As we transition to climate neutrality, what is needed in terms of governance to make sure it stays on track, and how can different levels of government work better together? In a special side debate at the Eurocities Environment Forum, politicians hashed out the details.
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Valongo won the Sustainable Urban Mobily Award and has much more planned
Valongo is the winner of the European Commission’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Awards in the smaller municipalities category. We spoke with the Mayor about this victory and what still lies ahead.
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Cities react to the EU Data Act
Interoperability, data sharing, Internet of Things, and other challenges: Cities react to the Data Act proposal launched by the European Commission in February.
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German cities show solidarity and mobilise for Ukraine
Several German cities have joined forces with civil society to welcome Ukrainian refugees and provide them with the best care possible
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In Bologna, a recovery in full swing
An injection of new funds is about to transform cities after the Covid-19 pandemic. In Bologna, recovery is well underway and Anna Lisa Boni, the city’s Deputy Mayor, already has some lessons to share.
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Cities want more than recovery
In the wake of two years of pandemic, cities are facing many competing challenges, but are committed to learning lessons, and using the potential boost from recovery funding, to jump ahead of where they were pre-Covid19.
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Rzeszow and other Polish cities welcome millions of Ukrainian refugees
Poland has already welcomed millions of Ukrainian refugees and it's getting ready to welcome many more
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