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From disaster to design: cities and climate resilience
Cities have plans and experience. New research shows how the Climate Resilience Framework can close the gap between ambition and delivery.
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How European cities are making AI work for people
As AI becomes part of everyday urban life, cities are asking not just what the technology can do, but how it can improve people’s lives. From data spaces to digital skills, local governments are building the trust, tools and safeguards needed to make AI work for everyone.
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Making automated mobility work for European cities and people
Automated vehicles deliver the most public value when they extend the transport network rather than compete with it.
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No cities, no delivery: the battle over the EU’s next budget
Cities warn EU leaders: without a real role in the next 7‑year EU budget, Europe risks failing on climate, housing and competitiveness.
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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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