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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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79 children
'79' was the chilling number that President Zelenskyy of Ukraine asked Europe's cities to hold in mind, the number of children that have been killed so far as conflict rages in Ukraine.
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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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