Policy and advocacy
Eurocities advocacy efforts reflect positions agreed through our member cities. Cities are where EU policy becomes reality. Read our latest policy positions below to find out how we transform broader ambitions into urban action for a new sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future.
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Eurocities calls for fast and high-quality passenger train connections across Europe
Eurocities is calling on the European institutions to support the development of a comprehensive high-quality rail network that links all European major cities and urban centres.
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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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Policy brief on advancing charging infrastructure
Recommendations for European, national and local policy that are necessary to facilitate massive adoption of electric charging infrastructure across Europe's cities.
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Eurocities Statement: A more sustainable and inclusive culture starts in cities
In the lead-up to the EU elections, cities show how culture has its place in shaping a better Europe and ask for a stronger partnership going forward.
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Cities lead the pack to tackle energy poverty
A new Eurocities paper showcases local governments’ best practices to tackle energy poverty and help alleviate its consequences.
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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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Access to affordable and social housing and support to homeless people
This report is the third in a series of surveys to collect evidence from cities on the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
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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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Europe’s recovery must be social
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities, making vulnerable people even more so and creating new groups of ‘urban poor’. Eurocities 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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Renovate to innovate Europe’s green ambitions
Eurocities’ new position paper supports calls to increase the rate at which European buildings are currently being renovated – to at least 3% per year.
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City guidelines – Supporting new groups at risk of homelessness
Eurocities members have created guidelines on ‘supporting new groups at risk of homelessness’, and propose key steps in preventing homelessness among migrants and families.
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EUROCITIES report: Cities delivering social rights
Eurocities published a report mapping cities’ existing policy measures that are in line with the principles of the EU Pillar of Social Rights.
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