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The city and Métropole of Lyon are working closely together to make the city greener, more sustainable, and more liveable for its residents, as well as shift the mobility split share in favour of active modes and public transport.
3 minute readSabrina Janz explains what drives her to prevent and combat loneliness in her hometown of Dortmund.
5 minute readOn 17-19 April, Rotterdam brought together the members of the Eurocities Digital Forum, putting digital inclusion at the top of the European agenda.
7 minute readAcross Europe, cities are important in providing sustainable integration pathways for migrants and creating welcoming societies for all.
4 minute readDortmund, a city with a long immigration history, recognises the vital role migrants play in shaping its identity and contributing to its prosperity. In an interview with Eurocities, Thomas Westphal, mayor of Dortmund, walked us through the municipality’s journey towards integration.
9 minute readChristine Bost, President of Bordeaux Métropole, calls for digital inclusion to be at the top of the European agenda, recognising the major role that cities play in fighting the digital divide.
4 minute readThis year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to tackling significant global challenges. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 30 May, discover the nine finalists.
5 minute readLast week, the European Parliament passed a regulation concerning the sharing and collection of data for Short-Term accommodation Rental services (STR). The regulation is a promising step forward in achieving a balanced ecosystem for short-term rentals, serving the interests of both the public and visitors.
4 minute readIn the latest interview in our series, we meet Birgit Wachter-Wallner, Vienna's Integration Officer, who is working on innovative strategies to support the integration of migrants and minority groups in the city.
5 minute readKatarina Ivanković-Knežević, Director of Social Rights and Inclusion at the European Commission, speaks with Eurocities about the European Pillar of Social Rights and cities’ role in implementing its principles.
5 minute readMeet Kristiaan Borret, Brussels' Bouwmeester Maitre Architecte and discover how 'soft power' and innovative design governance are transforming urban landscapes in this edition of Urban Pioneers.
5 minute readAs momentum builds towards next year's European elections, Burkhard Jung, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Leipzig, explains why cities are uniquely positioned to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Europe.
4 minute readThe latest article in our Urban Pioneers series interviews Malmo's skateboarding coordinator. How can skateboarding enhance urban life, advocating for designs that accommodate and celebrate this vibrant subculture?
7 minute readTen cities have joined others in committing explicitly to the European Pillar of Social Rights in 2023, emphasising their role in creating a fairer Europe.
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