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Right to a fair trial and defence for Ekrem İmamoğlu
In a joint statement, Eurocities, Pact of Free Cities and B40 Balkan Cities Network express grave concern over the proceedings against Ekrem İmamoğlu, elected Mayor of Istanbul, and call for his right to a fair trial and defence to be upheld.
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Ukrainian cities stand strong and build for the future
As Russia’s war continues, Ukrainian cities are defending democracy, protecting their people and preparing to rebuild. At the Eurocities Annual Conference, leaders from Kyiv, Kherson and Mariupol shared what this resilience means in practice.
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Food markets: from tradition to transformation
Particularly in Mediterranean cities, food markets are more than places to shop. They are an essential part of daily life, social interaction and cultural identity. But markets’ presence goes beyond Southern countries.
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Poverty in cities is changing, and becoming harder to escape
As poverty becomes more entrenched and concentrated, cities across Europe are rethinking how they respond, from local services to calls for stronger EU support and funding.
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Cities call for EU alliance to tackle climate, digital and social challenges
Ahead of next year’s European elections, mayors from over 200 large cities have launched a Eurocities manifesto calling with one voice for a new EU alliance to bring Europe into the urban century.
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Cities need increased funding and local housing to tackle youth homelessness
As youth homelessness continues to rise across Europe, a new Eurocities report shows that cities need increased EU and national funding to develop social supports, along with greater investment in affordable and social housing to tackle the growing crisis.
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Cities deeply concerned over EU Parliament’s decision on Euro 7
Eurocities and Polis have expressed profound disappointment and concern over the recent vote of the European Parliament regarding the regulation of vehicle air pollutant standards, widely referred to as Euro 7.
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Jobs for city lovers: a new joint initiative
Eurocities, CEMR and UCLG World Secretariat join efforts under the Talent Hub for Cities and Regions, to attract and cultivate talents in the field of territorial diplomacy.
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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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