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From crisis to action: why Europe’s cities are shaping the EU Anti-Poverty Agenda
As inequality rises, housing pressures grow and successive crises leave lasting effects, European cities are sending a clear message: tackling poverty requires action where it is most visible and tangible. Local leaders have recently met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, stressing that Europe’s fight against poverty depends on strong cooperation between EU institutions and local governments.
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Nothing on European tourism without European tourism destinations
As the European Union prepares to publish its first-ever Sustainable Tourism Strategy in June, cities’ message is clear: as tourism destinations, their local authorities must have a seat at the table. Cities are where tourism concentrates its impact, and therefore where solutions must be tested.
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Where rail starts and ends: cities, crucial to make long-distance travel more sustainable and competitive
In November 2025, the Commission published its EU High-Speed Plan. Its success ultimately depends on what happens in cities. It is in urban areas where passengers transfer, where goods are distributed, and where long-distance corridors meet local realities.
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Placing science at the heart of urban governance
As European cities face increasingly complex challenges, bridging science and policymaking is essential. Eurocities and Politecnico di Milano's CRAFT centre are turning research into action to build resilient urban futures.
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Survey of European cities: EU Cycling Declaration must support cities to expand local cycling
Ahead of next month’s publication of the European Cycling Declaration, a new Eurocities Pulse survey, which collected results from 29 cities, has shown that cities want strong EU support to develop safe, high quality infrastructure, such as cycling paths and bike parking spaces.
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Launch of European funding instrument to upscale Digital Twins towards the CitiVerse through Living-in.EU
The European Commission, together with 5 member states, announced the launch of the ‘Local Digital Twin & Citiverse EDIC’. The European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) is an instrument of the Commission Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 and creates a vehicle for shared investments in knowledge & funding at European scale.
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Bilbao, Hamburg and London triumph at Eurocities Awards
The 2023 winners impressed judges for their outstanding sustainability, community and youth projects.
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Cities sign international commitment for low carbon and more inclusive culture
More than 30 cities have signed the 'Eurocities Lille Call to Action for low carbon and more inclusive culture'.
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Mayor of Leipzig elected new Eurocities President
Mayor of Leipzig, Burkhard Jung, will represent major European cities in the coming two years, as President of Eurocities. He succeeds the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, and is joined by the Mayor of Ghent, Mathias De Clercq, who will become the network’s Vice President.
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Major survey of European mayors: mayors seek support on climate and social actions
Ahead of next year's European elections, the first Eurocities Pulse survey - which collected results from 92 mayors in 28 European countries - has uncovered the major trends, challenges and priorities that shape urban affairs in 2023. Top of the bill for over half of Europe's mayors is climate action.
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(Can) cities save the world!? Brussels Urban Summit 2023
How can cities tackle major global challenges such as climate change, migration and inequality? From 12 - 15 June, the Brussels Urban Summit will bring together representatives from 600 cities worldwide to discuss how to implement a sustainable and liveable urban future.
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Three new Directors at Eurocities
Alex Godson, Sinéad Mullins and Brooke Flanagan each take on new roles as Directors at Eurocities from today.
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Oulu and Sant Boi de Llobregat selected first Co-Chairs of the Mayors Digital Assembly
The Mayors' Digital Assembly is the political advisory body which provides strategic orientation to the Living-in.EU movement.
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On combustion engines, a sigh of relief for cities?
The European Commission reached a deal with Germany that bodes well for the future phase out of fossil fuelled vehicles. Eurocities welcomes the agreement, but remains concerned about attempts to water down the initiative.
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