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Connecting data and services to build people-centred digital cities
Cities across Europe are exploring how to connect data, technology and public services in ways that better respond to people’s everyday needs. At the 2026 Eurocities Digital Forum in Sofia, cities showcased how this can help build more people-centred cities.
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Why slowing the energy transition won’t solve Europe’s next crisis
As prices rise again, cities warn against fossil fuel fixes and urge the EU to prioritise efficiency, clean energy and social protection.
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From data spaces to digital twins: how cities are building climate-resilient futures
How are cities using new technologies such as AI, data platforms and digital twins to strengthen climate resilience? At the Living-in.EU Digital Assembly in Sofia, city leaders, EU policymakers and digital experts discussed how data-driven tools are shaping innovative urban strategies.
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Eurocities survey: 75% of cities report fewer road deaths & injuries after reducing speeds
A new Eurocities Pulse survey, based on responses from 38 cities, reveals that lower urban speed limits are making city streets safer, reducing road deaths and injuries without slowing travel times. Cities report clear benefits from 30 km/h zones, including fewer accidents, less pollution and more cycling.
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Joe Biden and the EU budget saga
While reading the news I found a quote by Joe Biden that goes: “Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I'll tell you what you value”. It made me think of what a saga the next EU budget has become.
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“Digital rights are human rights”
The Smart City Live is taking place this week, with Eurocities as a partner. So, what better time to catch up with Laia Bonet, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona and new chair of Eurocities’ Knowledge Society forum, to talk about how to make the digital transformation fair and green.
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A recovery for one, a recovery for all
Many cities are reeling from the coronavirus crisis, while the spectre of climate change is still on the horizon. But how will cities finance the shift to a greener future, and how will they include everyone?
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Back on track in Bristol
The creative and vibrant city in England’s South East took a blow due to coronavirus. But Bristol now has a three-pronged approach to tackle the effects of the pandemic head-on.
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Interview with Greg Clark
Greg Clark is an urbanist with more than two decades of experience. Currently leading the work of HSBC on cities and mobility, he will be moderating the first session of the Eurocities annual conference 2020 on Future cities – do cities have a future?
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Presenting the Green City Accord
The Green City Accord is one of the newest initiatives presented by the European Commission to help cities, but what does it all mean and how will it benefit our urban environments, and, ultimately, people?
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Heating or eating? Interview with Tom Meeuws, Deputy Mayor of Antwerp
Antwerp has a unique approach to combatting energy poverty, which sees environmental and social services working together to take a holistic approach to helping more people.
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Privacy in the smart city
Is there a conflict between the right to privacy and the smart city? Guest writer Chris Jones and our data policy officer tackle the topic head on.
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Amsterdam’s year of the sun
With its strong ambition to become climate neutral by 2050, Amsterdam is calling on both the Dutch government and the EU to join it in its goal of achieving a 55% carbon emissions reduction by 2030.
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‘Now is the time to be visionary’
The mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, calls for national governments and multilateral agencies to support cities’ efforts towards a sustainable and inclusive society for all.
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