Resources
Sharing knowledge is as the core of what we do as a network.
With thousands of experts across our cities, decades of project expertise, and our staff of specialists, knowledge is not something that we’re short on.
On this page you can find the helpful resources that Eurocities has developed to aid the work of cities – anything 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.
Eurocities creates these resources, often through EU-funded projects or our own working groups and forums, always in concert with cities at the cutting-edge of their fields, as well as other expert partners, to meet the needs that local leaders and technical staff have expressed.
These tools can never replace the in-person learning and networking that Eurocities is famous for. However, we hope they will serve to allow the knowledge generated by these in-person experiences to ripple out for those to whom the privilege of direct involvement has not been available. Whatever it is you’re looking for, we are confident that you will find it here. Buckle your seatbelt, and let’s dive in.
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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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Eurocities Policy Briefing – The Role of Cities in Achieving the SDGs
The report highlights that no goal is on track to be achieved by 2030, with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) particularly off track.
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Report – Social Innovation Lab 2025
Cities are coming together to rethink how children grow up in urban Europe — and how local action can better support their rights and wellbeing.
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Eurocities contribution to the consultation on the new Action Plan of the European Pillar of Social Rights
Europe is navigating an increasingly complex socio-economic landscape. Rising inflation and the cost of living,
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shifting labour markets, and persistent socio-economic segregation are placing new pressures on communities. -
Cities lead the way towards inclusive wellbeing
“Urban areas present a challenge for mental health… It is, therefore, essential to address mental health across all levels of government, including the local level.” This is one of the conclusions of a new Eurocities study published on the occasion of European Mental Health Week.
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Mental health is under the local spotlight
What can cities do to address mental health issues? A lot. From Helsinki to Cluj-Napoca to Milan, municipalities are taking decisive action to support the wellbeing of urban communities..
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Knowledge Sharing Methodologies
How can partners across the world effectively share knowledge with each other? Eurocities has spent over three decades partnering European cities to exchange best practices. For the first time, here, we are presenting our range of methods for effective knowledge sharing.
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Cities social trends paper on childcare provision
The level of municipal responsibility in providing early childhood education and care services varies depending on the organisation of the education system and governance structure.
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Fighting child poverty in European cities
Even before the pandemic, child poverty levels were already high in cities – often much higher than national averages, which is why many cities have already been finding innovative ways to combat it, as outlined in two new publications by Eurocities.
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A stronger social Europe powered by inclusive cities
A new position paper by Eurocities on Social Europe makes 15 recommendations to EU and national leaders on how we can face the current unprecedented set of challenges and drive an inclusive recovery.
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