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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Young leaders focus on ‘future skills’ in Dublin
How can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
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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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From refugee to helping refugees: an interview with Helsinki’s Deputy Mayor Nasima Razmyar
Helsinki has opened its doors to thousands of refugees from Ukraine and the Deputy Mayor for Education, Nasima Razmyar, herself of refugee background, explains what the city is doing to welcome everyone.
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