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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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Countless reasons to join UNITES
Migration integration is high on cities’ agenda. Initiatives like the new UNITES project help them to exchange ideas and best practices to fine-tune integration strategies. Zaragoza, Oulu and Dusseldorf explain why they joined the Eurocities-led scheme.
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A rainbow of cities
From swimming pools to international exchanges, cities all over Europe are showing their support for LGBTQI+ rights during the June Pride Month.
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Alternative fuels charging: cities and regions ask for bigger role
Ready to do more: in a joint letter, Eurocities and other local networks urge EU policymakers to be granted more responsibilities in the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructures.
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Tilburg’s key to integrating unaccompanied minors
Tilburg follows a successful integration method for unaccompanied minors. The pillars are tailor support and a holistic approach for a smooth transition from childhood to adulthood.
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How to secure funds to welcome all refugees? An interview with MEP Damian Boeselager
The Ukrainian crisis shows no signs of improvement and the need for more funding for cities is urgent. We spoke to MEP Damian Boeselager about the EU Parliament's efforts to secure more funding for cities.
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In Espoo, Eurocities opens an era of new beginnings
The Eurocities annual conference is underway in Finland’s Espoo, with local leaders inviting to counter climate and political challenges with daring steps. City officials’ secret card? Young people.
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Shaping the city of your dreams
Five youngsters tell their experience mentoring their local leaders before Eurocities Annual Conference, where they will present recommendations for the future.
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Cities sharing to improve users’ experience
While we wait to find out the winner of the UserCentriCities awards, Murcia’s Digital Officer, Kasper van Hout tells us why it is important that cities get this recognition.
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Cities working towards inclusive care systems for all
At the Eurocities Social Affairs Forum, held this week in Barcelona, participants shared insights on the challenges faced by social care systems, while also committing to investing in inclusive services.
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Interview with EU Commissioner Nicolas Schmit
An interview with European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit on Europe's main challenges when it comes to welcoming Ukrainian refugees and what the EU is doing to support cities.
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