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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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Riga rethinks public transport links
Riga hopes to use EU recovery money to ease the burden on commuters, and bring other benefits of greater connectivity to all residents and visitors.
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The power of music
Music can help politics to overcome political squabbles and move from discord to harmony. Says Dario Nardella, who knows his subject.
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“When we work together, we can be heard more”
Against the background of Portugal’s EU presidency, Ricardo Rio, mayor of Braga, speaks about the city’s green plans and ideas for a pandemic recovery.
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Cities: “Talk with us!”
Cities have so far not been sufficiently involved in the national recovery plans to respond to the corona crisis, shows a survey of Eurocities. President Nardella urges governments to ensure that EU funds arrive where they are needed most: in cities.
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Timely European Parliament initiative on housing for all
A report passed in the European Parliament on Thursday on ‘Access to Decent and Affordable Housing for All’ offers hope to ensure that housing is decent, affordable, and accessible for all.
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Tallinn sets its sights on 2035
By 2035, Tallinn will be a greener, more citizen-friendly city. People will move around mostly without the aid of a car, the public space will encourage people to spend more time outdoors, and everything you need on a daily basis will be within 15 minutes of your home. This is the ambition of the city’s 2035 development strategy.
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Time to step up: 5 years on from Paris
It is high time that European and national leaders formally commit to stronger EU 2030 decarbonisation objectives and start working for a climate neutral Europe by 2050, together with our cities and regions, write the heads of four city networks, including Dario Nardella, President of Eurocities.
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Riga open for investments
Riga has a new Mayor: Mārtiņš Staķis. He leads a broad coalition of parties, following a very close fought campaign. Now that the dust has settled, we caught up with Staķis to find out how this new team is pulling together and laying down plans for the coming years.
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“Hanover is a European city”
Belit Onay, mayor of Eurocities’ new member Hanover, about the importance of European cooperation, his green agenda and how cities can come out of the corona crisis.
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“Education on digital skills should be a basic right”
Following the recent Smart City Live 2020, we spoke to Marijn Fraanje of The Hague, to hear about the role of smart city Chief Information Officers in bridging IT and European digital policy initiatives?
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