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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Young leaders focus on ‘future skills’ in Dublin
How can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
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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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