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Building inclusive cities: 5 lessons for effective migrant integration
Many cities across Europe are focusing on how existing systems function and how they can be made more coordinated, accessible and responsive for migrant communities.
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Bringing women into the spotlight: How cities are reaching migrant women
On International Women’s Day, we showcase cities that highlight the often unseen realities migrant women face. While 'invisibility strategies' for safety can limit women’s access to support, cities are working to better reach and empower them.
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Brno leads work to strengthen metropolitan cooperation in Central Europe
Daily life in Europe doesn’t stop at municipal borders. The MECOG-CE project, led by Brno, shows how stronger metropolitan cooperation can make cities and their surrounding regions more connected and responsive to people's needs.
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Mayors for democracy: Let local democracy breathe
A Eurocities and B40 led delegation of European mayors visited Istanbul and Ankara in support of local democracy.
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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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