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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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Cities working towards inclusive care systems for all
At the Eurocities Social Affairs Forum, held this week in Barcelona, participants shared insights on the challenges faced by social care systems, while also committing to investing in inclusive services.
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Interview with EU Commissioner Nicolas Schmit
An interview with European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit on Europe's main challenges when it comes to welcoming Ukrainian refugees and what the EU is doing to support cities.
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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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