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From disaster to design: cities and climate resilience
Cities have plans and experience. New research shows how the Climate Resilience Framework can close the gap between ambition and delivery.
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How European cities are making AI work for people
As AI becomes part of everyday urban life, cities are asking not just what the technology can do, but how it can improve people’s lives. From data spaces to digital skills, local governments are building the trust, tools and safeguards needed to make AI work for everyone.
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Making automated mobility work for European cities and people
Automated vehicles deliver the most public value when they extend the transport network rather than compete with it.
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No cities, no delivery: the battle over the EU’s next budget
Cities warn EU leaders: without a real role in the next 7‑year EU budget, Europe risks failing on climate, housing and competitiveness.
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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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