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❓Is your
#city
driving peacebuilding and dialogue? 🕊️
#Local
governments can now apply for the 2026 UCLG Peace Prize, recognising innovative, high-impact approaches to building sustainable and peaceful communities. Apply here 📝
peaceprize.uclg.org/apply/
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#Europe
is on board with
#rail
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@ec.europa.eu
has unveiled its plan for a European high-speed rail network, promising to shrink travel times, reduce greenhouse gas
#emissions
, & boost local economies & European competitiveness. 📍Find out what it means for cities ➡️
eurocities.eu/latest/eu-an...
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EU announces plan to put rail back on track - Eurocities
On 5 November, the European Commission unveiled its plan for a pan-European high-speed rail (HSR) network, promising to shrink travel times, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and boost local economies ...
https://eurocities.eu/latest/eu-announces-plan-to-put-rail-back-on-track/
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Europe’s cities face rising heat, floods & drought, but funding, staff and governance gaps are stalling adaptation. 80% want dedicated local adaptation funding in future EU plans. New
#EurocitiesPulse
results available here:
eurocities.eu/latest/europ...
#UrbanResilience
#ClimateAdaptation
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🚨 Job opportunity! 🚨 We are recruiting a Forum Coordinator to coordinate and organise the Eurocities Social Affairs Forum. 💡 Are you passionate about helping cities strengthen social rights and improve people's lives? This is the role for you! 🔗 Find out more & apply by 11 Nov 👉
lnkd.in/edxUYjcr
16 days ago
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🙋 🗣️ Looking for new ways to bring young people into your city’s decision-making? 🏛️ Then submit your city challenge to the latest
@nets4dem.eu
Democracy Lab, taking place in
#Bilbao
on 10-12 February 2026 - organised by Eurocities & Bilbao City Council. Read the call and apply 👉
lnkd.in/emaa3JRp
18 days ago
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👏 Congrats to Métropole de Lyon on winning the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Award in the
#Urban
Road Safety category! 🏆 This well-deserved recognition highlights Lyon’s outstanding work to make areas around secondary schools safer, more
#inclusive
, and more welcoming for young people.🚴
22 days ago
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🎬 Culture took centre stage in Brno! 61 cities, 147 participants, and countless ideas on how culture and creativity can shape vibrant, inclusive and sustainable cities. Watch the aftermovie 🎥
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22 days ago
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🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦 The
#SUN4Ukraine
project has announced 14 exciting new city partnerships to support Ukrainian municipalities’ climate-neutral recovery. The project has paired Ukrainian municipalities with
#MissionCities
in the EU Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Learn more:
lnkd.in/etwGDFPz
23 days ago
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💬“Mobility is not a privilege, it is a right,” says Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. 🚲🚍
#EuropeanMobilityWeek
puts people first. Cities celebrate & encourage cleaner, safer & more inclusive transport. Find inspiring examples➡️
eurocities.eu/latest/europ...
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European Mobility Week: Making mobility for everyone - Eurocities
European Mobility Week puts people first. Across Europe, towns and cities celebrate and encourage cleaner, safer and more inclusive ways to move. Learn how cities across Europe celebrated.
https://eurocities.eu/latest/european-mobility-week-making-mobility-for-everyone/
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Four new cities have signed the Eurocities Lille Call to Action for sustainable culture! 🎉 Essen, Brno, Gdansk and Edinburgh are now fostering a greener and more inclusive culture That makes 59 cities leading the way towards a cultural landscape built on sustainability and accessibility. 🏙️
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📣 City leaders call for EU partnership to overcome
#EUBudget
mistakes This week, city leaders met MEPs & European Commissioners in Strasbourg, the seat of the
@europarl.europa.eu
, to warn the proposals for the next EU budget must be improved to meet cities’ needs. 🔗Learn more 👉
lnkd.in/eee-r2kF
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In Glasgow, food support means dignity, not queues. The City Food Plan brings together 60+ local groups to run community pantries and projects that fight food insecurity with trust and care. Read the story 👉https://eurocities.eu/stories/from-food-insecurity-to-collective-action-in-glasgow/
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📣 Europe’s mayors call for a central role in EU enlargement At the Timisoara Cities Summit, mayors made it clear that EU enlargement is a vital security measure for Europe. They stated cities must have a stronger voice in EU enlargement discussions & better access to funding. 👉
lnkd.in/eqzhzcAN
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#UMD25
wraps up today! Day 3️⃣ brought insightful discussions on delivering
#lowemission
public
#transport
, the role of
#urbanmobility
in the new EU agenda,
#gender-inclusive
solutions for urban transport & more 🚇🚌🚎
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Last week, the Eurocities Culture Forum 2025 took place in Brno under the theme 'Spaces for vibrant cultural and creative scenes'. Cities shared inspiring examples to make culture more sustainable and inclusive and explored Brno’s vibrant cultural spaces. Read the story here:
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#UMD25
has officially kicked off. Day 1️⃣ started out strong with the Politicians Exchange Forum. Then, the plenary on
#UrbanNodes
highlighted their importance in the TEN-T network. The day ended with a full house in the Cycling Counts workshop!
#UrbanMobility
#cycling
about 1 month ago
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🍅 Marseille's food revolution 🌱 From urban farms to mobile grocery stores, local action is reshaping food access and community ties. But the closure of Cité de l’Agriculture reminds us that without long-term support, even the best ideas can fade. Read more 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/dont...
about 2 months ago
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#MobilityWeek
2025 has officially begun! Over the week, more than 2,500 towns &
#cities
across Europe will inspire their citizens to choose public transport, walking, or
#cycling
while raising awareness of the 🌱 environmental & 🤝 social benefits of greener
#mobility
options. 🔗
www.mobilityweek.eu
about 2 months ago
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In August, European mayors travelled to Istanbul to stand with Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu & defend democratic values. Following the mission, Haris Doukas, Mayor of
#Athens
& Vassil Terziev, Mayor of
#Sofia
, write in
@politico.eu
➡️ “Europe must act for Mayor İmamoğlu” 🔗 Read the Op-Ed:
lnkd.in/eaRt__87
about 2 months ago
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🎉 One year of the Eurocities Shadow Commission! From Strasbourg to Brussels, mayors have amplified the voices of Europeans, shaping debates on climate, housing, migration & democracy. Europe’s future will be decided in its cities. Read more 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/cele...
about 2 months ago
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❓ How have mayors’ priorities changed in the past three years? Our comparison of
#EurocitiesPulse
Mayors Surveys from 2023, 2024 & 2025 reveals clear insights: 🌍 Climate action is mayors' top priority 🏘️ Housing has surged in importance 🤝 Social inclusion is crucial for mayors Watch our graphic 👇
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about 2 months ago
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Young people in
#Warsaw
are changing streets, changing minds, and changing
#mobility
culture. 🚲 Read the full story ➡️
eurocities.eu/stories/wars...
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🚨 Yesterday marked the close of the EU public consultation on greening corporate fleets! This pivotal initiative highlights the critical role large corporate fleets can play in accelerating the shift to
#zeroemission
#mobility
in
#cities
. 🌱🚗 Find our recommendations ➡️
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
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European Commission - Have your say
European Commission - Have your say
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14641-Clean-corporate-vehicles/F3675623_en
2 months ago
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🌱 From school menus to climate goals, Bergamo shows how food policy can drive big change. Bergamo’s food journey is inspiring cities across Europe. Do you also want to learn how Bergamo connects canteens, farmers & climate goals through food? Read more 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/berg...
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#Leuven
has signed the Eurocities Lille Call to Action for a more sustainable, inclusive cultural sector! 🔁 As the 55th city to sign, Leuven strengthens the movement of European cities working for greener, more accessible culture. Will your city be next? 📩 Email 👉
[email protected]
2 months ago
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Amsterdam’s Amped shows how food systems can keep value local & fair. But without stronger support, many pioneers risk disappearing. Read this story of networks, peer learning & resilience 👇
eurocities.eu/stories/food...
#FoodSystems
#CleverfoodEU
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Food systems in play: Amsterdam’s long game for fairer futures - Eurocities
In Amsterdam, Amped is reinventing food systems through networks and community ownership but without stronger European support, change stays fragile.
https://eurocities.eu/stories/food-systems-in-play-amsterdams-long-game-for-fairer-futures/
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From fire hoses to survival skills, Tallinn’s Crisis Breakers show how ordinary people can make cities more resilient in times of crisis. Read, like and share their story 👉https://eurocities.eu/stories/tallinns-everyday-people-prepare-for-the-unexpected/
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From school meals to food waste hubs, Milan is turning food into a tool for sustainability and social inclusion. A recent
#CleverfoodEU
visit inspired Bury, Greater Manchester, and Glasgow. Read how food became everyone’s business in Milan 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/insi...
#FoodSystems
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Inside Milan’s food story - Eurocities
Milan’s food policy links school meals, urban farms, and waste reduction, inspiring Bury, Greater Manchester, and Glasgow through shared learning.
https://eurocities.eu/stories/inside-milans-food-story/
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The Socio-Health Day Centre in Ungheni is a model of integrated community care offering medical, physiotherapy, hygiene, and home-based support, with 5,000 outreach visits annually. A model of dignity, health and social inclusion. Read, like and share 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/soci...
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Socio-Health Day Centre in Ungheni: A model of integrated community care - Eurocities
The Moldovan centre provides integrated medical and social care, restoring dignity, health, and connection for vulnerable residents.
https://eurocities.eu/stories/socio-health-day-centre-in-ungheni-a-model-of-integrated-community-care/
3 months ago
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Vitoria-Gasteiz is leading the way in urban transformation with its innovative food system strategies. From regenerative agriculture to community-driven governance, there's much to learn. A must-read for policymakers and urban leaders. Read, like and share 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/grow...
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Growing together: lessons from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Eurocities
Vitoria-Gasteiz is transforming its food system using EU projects, local stakeholders, and inclusive governance to spark change beyond its competences.
https://eurocities.eu/stories/growing-together-lessons-from-vitoria-gasteiz/
3 months ago
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📣 Cities are crucial for Europe’s future. ❗But they face challenges, such as limited EU resources & shrinking budgets. In response, cities are calling for: 🔹An EU-cities partnership 🔹A new EU Policy Agenda for Cities 🔹Direct funding in next
#EUBudget
Read the
#EurocitiesMonitor
:
lnkd.in/eESAibdX
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Pau is leading the way in tackling Europe’s food security challenges! 🌱 Through the innovative
#GreenBelt
initiative, this city is helping the next generation of farmers thrive, while fostering sustainability and local food systems. Read more 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/grow...
#UrbanFoodSystems
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Growing change in Pau - Eurocities
Pau’s agglomeration links food, land and community action offering concrete solutions and inspiration for cities rethinking local food systems.
https://eurocities.eu/stories/growing-change-in-pau/
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Eurocities
POLITICO Europe
4 months ago
The most direct contact many European citizens have with the EU is through infrastructure financed with regional development funds that come from the bloc’s central budget ― think roads, metro stations and municipal football fields.
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VDL to Europe’s cities: You’re on your own
Local and regional leaders say the European Commission’s new budget proposal could sever a vital financial lifeline to their communities.
https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-europe-cities-commission-eu-budget-proposal-infrastructure/
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📢 The new EU budget proposals risk side-lining cities 🚨 City leaders are warning the
@ec.europa.eu
's proposals for the post-2027
#EUBudget
could lead to further centralisation of EU funds - leaving city governments without the tools to deliver on EU ambitions. Read our reaction 👉
lnkd.in/e3DwwQt7
4 months ago
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In the
#EurocitiesPulse
Mayors Survey, sustainable mobility saw a slight decline as a top priority, but
#cities
aren’t wavering on their
#mobility
goals. Read to find out how cities are remain firmly committed to cleaner
#transport
solutions. 📖
monitor.eurocities.eu/voices-from-...
4 months ago
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🌿 From neighbourhood gardens to food hubs, Nilufer 🇹🇷 is rethinking local food systems - rooted in participation, public infrastructure & short supply chains. Discover how this small city is making a big impact with EU support 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/nilu...
#Food2030
#FoodSystems
#UrbanFood
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Nilufer is building a local food system rooted in participation and resilience - Eurocities
Nilufer develops an integrated urban food system with municipal food hubs, local sales points, and citizen participation, supported by EU projects and cooperation.
https://eurocities.eu/stories/nilufer-is-building-a-local-food-system-rooted-in-participation-and-resilience/
4 months ago
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Amid rising polarisation, mayors across Europe are standing up for democracy 💪🏽 🟦69% trust EU institutions 🟦73% are optimistic about the EU’s future Cities are not just defending democracy. They’re renewing it. 📊More about
#EurocitiesPulse
survey here
monitor.eurocities.eu/eurocities-p...
4 months ago
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"The EU budget must respond to cities’ priorities," says Emil Boc, Mayor of Cluj-Napoca. On 16 July,
@ec.europa.eu
ropa.eu
presents its proposals for the
#EUBudget
2028-2034.
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
- the next EU budget must empower cities, not bypass them. 📑 Read more 👉
lnkd.in/eezXnVjX
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4 months ago
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☀️ Eurocities Summer School is in session! Take advantage of the quieter months to explore some of our best project resources for
#cities
. We’re kicking things off with 7️⃣ must-read
#mobility
tools. Find them here 👉
www.linkedin.com/pulse/summer...
4 months ago
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City leaders call for a renewed
#CohesionPolicy
in the next
#EUBudget
📑 In a Eurocities policy statement, cities present a roadmap for an urban-focused policy putting local governments at the centre of EU investment & supporting the new EU Policy Agenda for Cities. 👉
eurocities.eu/latest/city-...
4 months ago
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High levels of transport noise harm people's health, the economy and nature. The Eurocities Noise in Cities report complements the
@eea.europa.eu
report 👇highlighting the critical role that cities play in managing noise pollution. Read, like and share 👉
eurocities.eu/latest/a-cal...
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4 months ago
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The next
#EUBudget
must invest in cities. As the
@ec.europa.eu
prepares its proposals for the 2028-2034 EU budget, city leaders call for a direct say in designing EU funding programmes & deciding where EU funds are allocated. 👉
lnkd.in/eezXnVjX
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
: here's what mayors need 👇
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4 months ago
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🚲 Bikes once rolled out of this factory. Today, ideas do. Take a look at how Ljubljana turned Center Rog into a space for creativity and community, and what it means for cities rethinking their spaces today. 👉
eurocities.eu/stories/cent...
4 months ago
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📣 Calling young local politicians! 💡 Are you under 35, working in local politics and looking to step up your impact? This autumn, join the 'School of European Policies for Local Government' in Florence - a training programme run by
#Akadémeia
and the Eurocities Academy. Register 👉
lnkd.in/eqpEEKYK
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4 months ago
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Nantes Métropole’s food strategy goes beyond policy - it’s a territorial approach linking land use, education, farming and social inclusion. Through the
#Cleverfood
project, Milan & Oostende saw how food systems rooted in place and people drive change. Read more, like & share 👉
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Nantes Metropole is growing a food system rooted in place and people
There’s something quietly powerful in a group of people walking together through a field. That’s where food officers from Milan and Oostende met actors of the Nantes Metropole food system last spring…
https://buff.ly/Vrxga6m
4 months ago
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🍽️ Turin is transforming food into a powerful tool for climate action, social equity, and urban innovation The city has no central food plan or dedicated office, yet it has built a bottom-up approach that works. Read more 👉
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4 months ago
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🏘️ European mayors are sounding the alarm over the urban housing crisis ⚠️ In the
#EurocitiesPulse
Mayors Survey 2025, housing is mayors' second biggest priority – up from fifth just two years ago. 📣 Mayors want urgent EU action to boost affordable & social housing. Read more 👉
lnkd.in/e4BZXgTW
5 months ago
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"A clear, legally binding 2040 target from the EU, gives cities and investors the certainty they need," says
@mathiasdeclercq.bsky.social
@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
,
@wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu
, Mayors count on your leadership to ensure that Europe stays on track for climate neutrality by 2050.
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5 months ago
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📢 Deadline extended! 🗓️ European
#MissionCities
now have until 4 July to apply to the
#SUN4Ukraine
Partnership Programme. The project – which includes Eurocities – invites all Mission Cities to collaborate with Ukrainian municipalities for climate neutrality. 🌍 🔗 Apply by 4 July 👉
lnkd.in/euWTi5yF
5 months ago
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🇪🇺 Decisions at EU level shape life in our cities - but they must be made with local leaders. Eurocities has joined 80+ cities & regions to call for shared governance, putting local governments at the heart of EU decisions. Read the letter sent to EU leaders 👉
lnkd.in/e2kG_aw4
#OurVoiceInEurope
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