Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities’ experience.
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Eurocities proposals for the future of European Capitals of Culture
Eurocities’ January 2026 submission to the Commission’s call for evidence sets recommendations to strengthen the European Capital of Culture action, based on members’ experience and city input.
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Culture for sustainable and inclusive cities
Culture for sustainable and inclusive cities is a catalogue of 100+ city initiatives that bring the Eurocities Lille Call to Action to life.
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Cities social trends paper: Minimum income
As the Eurocities campaign “Inclusive Cities for All” shows, cities are allies of the European Commission in pushing the European Pillar of Social Rights forward. We have done so through the Eurocities campaign to engage mayors and deputy mayors to pledge to implement the Pillar by taking tangible measures backed by specific budget allocations.
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Cities social trends paper: Gender equality in cities
Eurocities supports cities to work on gender equality by sharing knowledge and good practices, learning from one another through peer learning, policy transfer and critical friend reviews, and building the capacity to follow and implement the European strategy on gender equality.
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Cities addressing the housing crisis: Innovative and integrated approaches
This thematic report takes a look at how cities across Europe address rising housing costs through innovative governance, financing, and urban planning solutions.
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From crisis to action. A call for an integrated EU Anti-Poverty Strategy led by cities
17% of urban inhabitants in Europe are at risk of poverty. Poverty in the European Union is a multidimensional issue that extends far beyond income levels, affecting individuals’ ability to live with dignity and fully participate in society. Rising living costs have intensified challenges such as food, energy, housing, and transport poverty, particularly in urban
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Making the EU Budget work for cities & regions: Local Alliance’s 10-point action plan
The European Commission’s proposals for the next seven-year EU budget risk side-lining city and regional governments. In response, the Local Alliance has set out a 10-point plan to ensure the next budget delivers tangible results for people in all territories in Europe and beyond.
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Cities and railways unite for a European high-speed rail network
Following the announcement of the EU’s plan for a pan-European high-speed rail network, Eurocities and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies have issued a joint declaration outlining recommendations to make high-speed rail a cornerstone of Europe’s sustainable mobility future.
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Cities’ central role in decarbonising EU heating and cooling sector
Europe’s heating and cooling sector uses half the continent’s energy, yet continues to rely on fossil fuels. This Eurocities policy statement calls for the EU’s new cooling and heating strategy to support city governments to decarbonise the sector and meet EU climate targets.
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Purchasing with purpose: Eurocities’ position on public procurement
This Eurocities policy paper sets out cities’ recommendations for simpler, more flexible EU public procurement rules. It calls for a framework that helps cities use their purchasing power to drive innovation, sustainability, better public services and stronger local impact.
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