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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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A long-term strategy to eradicate gender violence
In 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.
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EU Commissioner Schmit on the social economy
Read and watch our interview with Nicolas Schmit, the European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, who speaks about his Social Economy Action plan.
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Vienna’s Strategy to prevent gender-based violence
Knowing the fight against gender-based violence is a long-term process, the City of Vienna has intensified its efforts in recent years.
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On the right path to zero-emission mobility
Reaching 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.
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Refugees are an opportunity for cities – an interview with Leipzig’s Deputy Mayor
To 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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Towards stability and growth for cities
Europe needs stability and growth, but is the Stability and Growth Pact holding it back from achieving this?
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How to integrate undocumented migrants? An interview with Zurich’s Head of Integration Office
Zurich wants to create a safe environment for all citizens and refugees alike. Being undocumented is often a barrier, but the city has a plan to integrate everyone.
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A ‘Good Move’ to turn cars away from Brussels
Redirecting traffic from the city centre will encourage active mobility, clear the air and increase quality of life. This is the ambitious goal of the 'Good Move' plan in Brussels, no matter how hard it will be to get there, says Elke van den Brandt, the Brussels Capital Region's Minister of Mobility, Public Works and Road Safety.
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It’s about time for a time revolution
Barcelona kicks off the Time Use Week to inspire cities and citizens and generate city awareness of time being “a right for all”.
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From digital government to unbiased decisions based on data, an OECD interview
What is a digital government and what are the challenges faced by cities to become digital? In this interview, Barbara Ubaldi has some answers.
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