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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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Nardella: With Afghan refugees, Europe must rethink social inclusion
Cities in Europe can play a leading role and help EU and national authorities in dealing with Afghans fleeing their country, creating a win-win situation, says Eurocities’ President, Dario Nardella.
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Cities say yes to Afghan refugees
Eurocities members across Europe raise their hand to welcome Afghans fleeing their country after the Taliban takeover.
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How did cities stop moving during lockdown?
New analysis of Google data by the City of Vienna shows how different types of lockdown affected people’s mobility patterns in cities across Europe.
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Eurocities Award nominees 2021
Rivers smashing through motorways, armies of cyclists taking over transportation from trucks, and tonnes of trash turned into treasure - check out our Eurocities Awards 2021 nominees.
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Green Deal gets some teeth
This week, the EU has set about revising its climate and energy framework via the FitFor55 package. But what does it all mean for cities?
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“We can do things that national governments cannot”
Urban leadership is needed to make the green and digital transformations possible, said Eurocities President, Dario Nardella, at the Future City conference on Tuesday.
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Football’s coming home – to cities
11 cities, as many as players in a football team, are hosting the European Football Championship, spread right across our continent. We take a closer look at what fans can expect.
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Cycling and walking – Madrid on the move
Sustainable mobility will help the city of Madrid, one of the biggest metropolises in Europe, to become climate neutral, says Mayor Almeida.
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Climate neutrality is mission possible
De-carbonising transport is at the core of cities’ work to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, showed the first day of the Eurocities Mobility Forum on Monday.
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Europe, douze points
Whoever scores highest at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam on Saturday, Europe has already won.
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