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How city governments can better harness public innovation
At a European Parliament meeting, Eurocities and LSE Cities have launched a major new report on city innovation. It shows that cities view innovation as key to addressing issues like climate change and inequality, but they need more political support and funding.
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Empowering cities and citizens for climate action
At the upcoming Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, Professor Sigrid Stagl will present her vision for city-led climate action, citizen engagement, and economic models that factor in environmental impact.
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Cities unite for sustainable, attractive public transport
In Barcelona, city leaders and associations have signed a new declaration for sustainable and attractive public transport. Signatories call on the EU to increase public transport investments that prioritise multimodal integration, ensure affordability and enhance climate resilience.
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Building climate neutral cities: Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme
The Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme is leading efforts to empower local authorities and communities toward climate neutrality, by developing Positive and Clean Energy Districts.
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A will and a way
Ghent is stepping up in its ambitions to become carbon neutral by 2050 and its mayor believes others should take note.
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Fighting illiberalism
Elected only a few months ago, Budapest's new mayor, Gergely Karácsony, has been working with allies to stand up for cities in Europe.
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Influencing innovation across Europe
Cohesion policy brings many benefits to cities. We caught up with Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence, to hear his thoughts.
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“We are the Pragma Party”
Why would the European Commission give cities a seat at the table? Our secretary general, Anna Lisa Boni, speaks to goal 12 of our 100 days campaign.
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EDF Munich Keynote Speech by Philip McCann
Following from the exciting EDF in Munich, held on 16-18 October, we have now made the keynote speaker Philip McCann's speech available online for all!
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Interview with Clemens Baumgärtner
At Eurocities Economic Development Forum in Munich, we took a moment to hear from Munich City Council.
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Interview with André Sobczak, deputy mayor, Nantes
André Sobczak chairs EUROCITIES Economic Development Forum, as well as representing Nantes as the deputy mayor in charge of EU policies.
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Interview with Jaana Jalonen, member of Espoo city council
We took a moment to get to know Jaana Jalonen, member of Espoo city council.
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