Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities' experience.
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Eurocities Leipzig declaration on local democracy
This declaration, adopted at the Eurocities ‘Upgrading Local Democracy’ conference in Leipzig, states local leaders’ commitment to uphold democratic values. It urges EU leaders to create a dialogue with local governments and for cities to be represented in key policy and budgetary decisions, particularly the next EU budget.
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Cities as key partners in EU research and innovation plans
In this Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call on the EU to ensure they are recognised as central partners in the development and implementation of research and innovation plans, particularly the upcoming EU Framework Programme 10.
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A strong Cohesion Policy promoting urban transformation
In this policy statement, city leaders call on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, tailored to their needs and based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for cities.
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Outlook on the urban dimension of cohesion policy
This Eurocities report shows that the EU cohesion policy is crucial for prosperity in cities. But if cities are to drive climate and social transformations, the policy’s urban dimension must be improved.
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City administrations and EU affairs report
This report co-authored by Eurocities explores how cities organise their engagement with the EU, providing city administrations with the insights and strategies they need to boost their influence in EU affairs.
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Eurocities Monitor and Pulse Mayors Survey 2024
This second edition of the Eurocities Monitor presents many of the most interesting data and insights gathered throughout the year by Eurocities. The Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey, which constitutes a major element of this publication, aims to ‘take the pulse’ of mayors and cities at a crucial moment for our continent.
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EU recovery plan fails to deliver cities’ investment needs
Ahead of the mid-term review of the EU’s Covid-19 recovery plan, NextGenerationEU, a new report from Eurocities and CIDOB says the plan is not solid enough to drive the urban actions required for a just, green and digital transformation.
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Comparative analysis of existing urban food policies
From this Cleverfood project comparative analysis, it transpires that local governments are committed to working holistically on food systems transformation. However, they need a more coordinated approach at national level and a European framework.
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Could new EU targets melt into air?
How would you rate air quality legislation that will have difficulty improving overall air quality, will not be acted upon in time, and is contradicted by other regulations? If we don’t close loopholes now, this could be what the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive leaves us with.
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Stronger urban policy in the EU and China
The Chinese word ‘市‘, ‘shì’, translates only loosely into English as ‘city’, but despite differences, European and Chinese cities face many of the same policy-making challenges. Here are the tools to meet those challenges.
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