Resources
Explore insights, evidence and ideas from cities across Europe. From research, policy positions and reports to case studies, videos, podcasts and practical tools, discover resources that inform, inspire and support action on today’s urban challenges.
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Lower speeds in cities: A key lever for Vision Zero in Europe
This policy statement from Eurocities and the ETSC calls for stronger national and EU action to make lower urban speeds a central part of Europe’s road safety policy and accelerate progress towards Vision Zero.
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Lights on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy: what it means for cities
Cities are already tackling poverty, but how will the EU’s new Anti-Poverty Strategy support their work? This four-part video series breaks down the strategy’s key measures, opportunities and gaps for local governments.
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Urban Climate Resilience in Europe
Drawing on data from 54 cities in 17 countries, this monograph from CIDOB and Eurocities examines urban climate adaptation, financing challenges and recommendations for a stronger EU resilience framework.
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Democratic innovation in cities: Resources for local action
This Eurocities-led publication from the EU-funded Nets4Dem project explores how cities are responding to declining democratic trust, participation and engagement through practical democratic innovation.
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Cities with no margins | Episode 1: The European Social Fund at a crossroads
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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Future cultural spaces in cities: Emerging trends catalogue
Future cultural spaces in cities: Emerging trends features over 30 initiatives from member cities, highlighting the main trends shaping the future of cultural spaces and reflecting how cities are rethinking culture as a foundation for resilient, inclusive and sustainable urban life.
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How to make National Energy and Climate Plans more implementable and investable
The revision of the Governance Regulation is a key opportunity to make EU climate governance more focused on implementation and investment. The current framework has strengthened national planning, but still does not fully reflect how climate action is delivered locally through existing plans and investment pipelines.
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European Heritage Hub’s Local Good Practices catalogue
The European Heritage Hub’s Local Good Practices catalogue gathers practical examples of how cities use heritage to support sustainable, inclusive and innovative urban development, offering concrete inspiration for local authorities and practitioners across Europe.
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Local Alliance letter to European Council: EU budget must recognise cities & regions
In a joint letter ahead of the European Council on 18-19 June, the Local Alliance calls for the next EU budget to put cities and regions at the heart of EU investment and delivery.
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Making Automated Mobility work for cities and people in Europe
This Eurocities policy paper sets out how automated mobility can work for cities and people, rather than simply add more vehicles to urban streets.
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