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Cities need EU and national support to deliver lower urban speeds
European cities are proving that lower urban speeds save lives and create safer, healthier and more liveable streets. But cities need EU and national support to deliver Vision Zero.
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: Ghent’s neighbourhood-first lesson
New ESPON URDICO research shows how EU funding is helping the city of Ghent connect climate action, housing, mobility and social inclusion. Ghent's experience demonstrates that EU investment works best when cities are directly involved in shaping funding around local needs.
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From ad hoc response to strategic resilience: how cities prepare for migration and population change
Housing, participation, communication and trust: how cities are moving from crisis response to resilient inclusion strategies.
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The future of the European Social Fund is at stake
The first episode of Eurocities' new podcast series, 'Cities with no margins', examines the future of ESF+ and why cities must have a stronger voice in social funding.
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EU-wide coalition looks to Commissioner-designate Ferreira to defend cohesion policy and the partnership principle
During European Parliament's hearing, Elisa Ferreira commits to ensuring "no region will be left behind" and that "reforms must fit with principles of cohesion"
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Meet our new communications director
A journalist by origin, Ivo Banek has more than 25 years of professional experience in communications.
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Local goes glocal for sustainability goals in NYC
Mayors and local governments are leading efforts to ensure the global commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and 2030 Agenda can be met.
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210 European mayors demand EU emissions peak by 2020, halve by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050
Mayors and leaders of 210 cities across Europe, representing 62 million citizens have today urged the European Council and Member States to step up the EU’s climate commitments, to show global leadership and drive ambition to make rapid progress in the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
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EU Parliament takes on board #CohesionAlliance demands
EU-wide coalition welcomes European Parliament's call for adequate and simplified funding for all regions and to stop freezing funds to enforce fiscal discipline.
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10 principles for good data
EUROCITIES Knowledge Society Forum has come together in Eindhoven to agree 10 principles to guide European local authorities on how to use data generated by citizens to improve urban life while preserving European values.
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Global campaign to advance digital rights targets 100 cities in 100 days
The internet and other digital technologies can drive sustained and inclusive economic growth, social and cultural development, and environmental protection and promote sustainable accelerated achievement of SDG 11 - making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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The ‘other’ summit – a wake up call for those who care about Europe
Today, while national and European leaders discuss the future of Europe, a few meters away so do over 60 mayors and local leaders, representing more than 130 million citizens through the Eurocities network.
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Unique coalition calls upon EU to ramp up climate action
“We believe it is high time for European leaders to rise up to the challenge of climate action. We need Europe to transition to a sustainable society and economy as soon as possible.”
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