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Belfast 2024 is a citywide cultural journey shaped by the people, for the people, showcasing creativity, inclusivity, and environmental awareness.
7 minute readThe Nets4Dem project’s Democracy Lab, organised by Eurocities, begins today. It focuses on improving cities' democratic processes in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Why is digital innovation crucial for urban prosperity? Bratislava digital expert, Mária Kostická, explains.
6 minute readMario Draghi’s EU competitiveness report presents ambitious plans to tackle Europe’s economic challenges. But for the EU to achieve its sustainable economic goals, cities must be given the support needed for green initiatives and workforce training.
5 minute readHost, Natasha Foote, previews the Food Trails podcast exploring the power of cities in shaping sustainable food systems.
5 minute readWhile the war still rages on in Ukraine, Martin Stakis, the Mayor of Riga, explains how his city is supporting Ukrainians and their country.
7 minute readEurocities Mayors flew to Istanbul last week, rallying behind Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, after his sentencing by a Turkish court.
3 minute readOne cannot talk of real integration without including women in cities' policies for migrants and refugees.
5 minute readThe European Union’s fiscal and economic framework is going to see big revisions. However, some crucial elements remain missing.
4 minute readMunicipalities are committed to raising public awareness of gender inequalities and domestic violence and supporting and protecting victims.
5 minute readIn Nantes, 12,000 women are victims of physical and/or sexual violence every year, and 550 children are co-victims. But the municipality is committed to stepping in to reduce those numbers through awareness and actions.
4 minute readRead and watch our interview with Nicolas Schmit, the European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, who speaks about his Social Economy Action plan.
3 minute readKnowing the fight against gender-based violence is a long-term process, the City of Vienna has intensified its efforts in recent years.
3 minute readReaching carbon neutrality won't be possible without a sweeping transformation of mobility systems, said participants of the Eurocities Mobility Forum who met in Antwerp from 16 to 18 November. City leaders and transport experts also weighed the pros and cons of digital transport and how to encourage its development.
6 minute readTo the city of Leipzig, migrants are an opportunity for growth, they promote diversity, bring new ideas and contribute to the betterment of society.
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