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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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Cluj-Napoca – Getting ready for Eurocities Annual Conference 2024
Ahead of the Eurocities Annual Conference 2024 Eurocities took time out with Emil Boc, Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, host of the conference, to dive into some of the latest innovative projects currently underway in the city.
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Dortmund joins European cities with a commitment to migrant integration
Dortmund, a city with a long immigration history, recognises the vital role migrants play in shaping its identity and contributing to its prosperity. In an interview with Eurocities, Thomas Westphal, Mayor of Dortmund, walked us through the municipality’s journey towards integration.
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Bridging the digital divide: a call for European unity
Christine Bost, President of Bordeaux Métropole, calls for digital inclusion to be at the top of the European agenda, recognising the major role that cities play in fighting the digital divide.
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Eurocities Awards 2024: Talent, sustainable food and mobilising voters
This year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to tackling significant global challenges. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 30 May, discover the nine finalists.
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New EU rules to stop illegal short-term rentals are a welcome change
Last week, the European Parliament passed a regulation concerning the sharing and collection of data for Short-Term accommodation Rental services (STR). The regulation is a promising step forward in achieving a balanced ecosystem for short-term rentals, serving the interests of both the public and visitors.
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Urban Pioneers: Vienna’s Integration Officer
In the latest interview in our series, we meet Birgit Wachter-Wallner, Vienna's Integration Officer, who is working on innovative strategies to support the integration of migrants and minority groups in the city.
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“Cities are key implementers of the European Pillar of Social Rights”
Katarina Ivanković-Knežević, Director of Social Rights and Inclusion at the European Commission, speaks with Eurocities about the European Pillar of Social Rights and cities’ role in implementing its principles.
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Urban Pioneers: Bouwmeester Maitre Architecte
Meet Kristiaan Borret, Brussels' Bouwmeester Maitre Architecte and discover how 'soft power' and innovative design governance are transforming urban landscapes in this edition of Urban Pioneers.
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A new agenda for the EU in the urban century
Ahead of next year's European elections, Burkhard Jung, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Leipzig, explains why cities are uniquely positioned to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Europe.
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Urban Pioneers: Malmo’s Skateboarding Coordinator
The latest article in our Urban Pioneers series interviews Malmo's skateboarding coordinator. How can skateboarding enhance urban life, advocating for designs that accommodate and celebrate this vibrant subculture?
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