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Empowering cities and citizens for climate action
At the upcoming Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, Professor Sigrid Stagl will present her vision for city-led climate action, citizen engagement, and economic models that factor in environmental impact.
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Cities unite for sustainable, attractive public transport
In Barcelona, city leaders and associations have signed a new declaration for sustainable and attractive public transport. Signatories call on the EU to increase public transport investments that prioritise multimodal integration, ensure affordability and enhance climate resilience.
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Building climate neutral cities: Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme
The Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme is leading efforts to empower local authorities and communities toward climate neutrality, by developing Positive and Clean Energy Districts.
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Cities call for Cohesion Policy that champions urban transformation
In a new Eurocities policy paper, city leaders are calling on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for city administrations.
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The only woman in the room
Has the situation for women in local politics improved over the years? From Madrid, Gothenburg, Zaragoza, Tallinn and Barcelona, women involved in politics and social actions at the local level share their stories.
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Against discrimination, towards equality
From Hannover, Helsinki, Berlin and Ljubljana, women facing a variety of discriminatory factors share their experiences in their journey in politics.
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Sports and gender equality in Linkoping
In Linkoping, a major sports event is the starting point for a more gender-equal society.
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Unity changing EU history
‘Unity’ has been much on show this week across Europe as the war rages on in Ukraine. From the 'European Summit of the Regions and Cities' in Marseille, came a call for an additional display of unity to address recovery across the continent.
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The European Commission launches its Data Act
The European Commission has launched its new Data Act today and cities are paying close attention to the new rules.
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The transformative power of ‘circular culture’
A Turkey-EU partnership at local level is essential, says the mayor of Izmir. Eurocities talked with him about 'circular culture' and how it drives change in the Turkish city he leads.
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We need to clear the air
Although initially expected in 2021, a decision on the next generation of European vehicle emission standards is delayed, affecting air quality in cities in the longer term.
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Navigating recovery through EU and local partnership
Throughout the last two years of pandemic, certain patterns have repeated themselves for local authorities across Europe. For many, access to EU funds is a lifeline in managing recovery efforts.
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Cities, a driving force for social action
Eurocities interviews Abbassia Hakem, Deputy Mayor of Nantes, on the city's recent commitment to principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
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The year of youth
The EU has designated 2022 the European Year of Youth. Nikita Sanaullah, Policy Advisor on Social Affairs at Eurocities, explains how local authorities can engage with future generations.
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