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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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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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Air quality and noise pollution are major concerns for European cities
Several cities all over Europe joined an online session to share experiences and thoughts about solutions to improve air quality and tackle noise pollution.
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Winter package focuses on energy, mobility and people
What do cities need from the latest round of updates to the EU energy and climate laws?
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“Violence against women has no place in our city”
Vienna launches a new campaign highlighting violence against women and announces the building of a new women's shelter in the Austrian capital.
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Citizens are at the centre of innovation in Porto
While user-centricity becomes more and more critical to making investments in digitalisation that benefit everyone, Porto shares their take on user-centricity and their plans for the UserCentriCities project.
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Raising the bar on transport pollution
This week London expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone, as it rushes to improve air quality and protect residents’ health.
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Objective open data
Glasgow’s newly launched Open Data Hub is another step the city takes towards being ‘open by default’.
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“Food cannot be treated as every other commodity”
This speech by Dario Nardella, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Florence, was delivered at the high level Farm to Fork Conference, which takes place one day ahead of World Food Day.
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Low emission zones: challenges and solutions
How can cities reconcile urban access policies for decarbonisation with the need of businesses and individuals to move goods around urban areas?
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From Herat to Florence, a tale of Afghan women footballers
Afghan women soccer players defied the inflexible rules of their male-dominated society. The return of the Taliban pushed them to a dramatic escape from Herat to safety in Florence.
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