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On the 20-year anniversary of the EU’s largest enlargement, examples from Bratislava, Klaipedia, Prague and Riga remind us of the mutually enriching connection.
7 minute readEmphasising the need for strong partnerships, Mayor Ludwig, along with EU Social Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and representatives from various EU institutions and interest groups, discussed the critical issue of housing affordability across Europe.
3 minute readThe 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 readOver three days, city representatives from all around Europe focused on empowering vulnerable groups following the multiple crises cities have faced in recent years, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, spikes in food and energy prices, migration, and climate-related disasters.
8 minute readExplore Vienna's gender equality strides with Ricarda Goetz-Preisner in our first Urban Pioneers interview on empowering women city-wide.
4 minute readOne week ahead of the Eurocities Social Affairs Forum, which is taking place in Lyon on 6-10 November 2023, Eurocities talked with Renaud Payre, Vice President of Lyon Metropole and responsible for Housing and Urban Policy.
6 minute readThe issue of food insecurity is one of the most pressing challenges of our age, writes Jérémy Camus, Vice-President of Lyon Métropole. If it is to keep the promises of the European Green Deal, the EU must develop ambitious sustainable food legislation.
5 minute readRennes needs one million signatures for its European Citizens Initiative by April 2024. The city demands reception standards in the member states regarding food, health, housing, education and work for asylum seekers.
3 minute readMore than 4.1 million people from Ukraine benefited from the Temporary Protection Directive as of 31 July 2023. But what is its future? And what will the fate of other migrants be?
3 minute readSince early 2022, Bratislava has taken in 34,865 refugees, representing 7% of the city’s population, including more than 10,100 children. How is the city transitioning from emergency responses to long-term integration strategies?
7 minute readAhead of next week's Digital Forum meeting, we sat down with Arnis Gulbis, director of Riga Digital Agency, to discuss the city's smart city journey.
4 minute readUrsula von der Leyen’s fourth State of the Union address focused on EU support for Ukraine, the need to protect EU democracy, and the importance of the green transition in providing security and building a prosperous future. Read our reaction to her speech.
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