🎄 Did you know Europe crowns a Capital of Christmas? 🌟 #Vilnius shines this year, and ✨ #Barcelona is next in line with a festive, sustainable twist. Read the story 👉 lnkd.in/ea8E_dRe 😊 And from all of us at Eurocities, we wish you a joyful holiday break.

🏘️ The EU's #EuropeanAffordableHousing Plan is a turning point. It finally recognises #housing as a shared European challenge, impacting on social cohesion, competitiveness & labour. Cities back this "solid foundation," but must get the EU tools to deliver change. Our reaction 👉 lnkd.in/gX56AAsf

🏡Access to affordable, sustainable housing is critical for the future of our cities For Nathalie Appéré, President of #Rennes Metropole, it’s about providing equal housing opportunities for residents, at an affordable cost and in sustainable homes. 🔗 Read more in our new report 👉 lnkd.in/dkYhpZyy

🇪🇺 🏙️ Europe's city leaders back the new EU Policy Agenda for Cities, announced by the @ec.europa.eu. However, while the #EUAgenda4Cities is a very positive step forward, cities need stronger guarantees on EU funding, governance and regulatory coordination. Read our reaction 👉 lnkd.in/enV5avJr

🏙️ 🌳 🚲 #Vilnius is showing how a fast-growing European capital can also cut emissions and improve its residents' quality of life. As #EUGreenCapital 2025, Vilnius has gone further and faster on climate action and sustainability, and inspired other cities across Europe. Read more 👉 lnkd.in/eyUCm3DZ

📣 European mayors are sending a clear message to Brussels: maintain the 2035 CO₂ targets for cars and vans. 🏙️ 25 mayors of cities & regions have sent a letter to the @ec.europa.eu stating that keeping the 2035 target is a public-health imperative. 🔗 Read more 👉 eurocities.eu/latest/mayor...

📢 CALLING ALL CITIES! Are you working in a local government and looking for new ways to engage young people in democracy? 🙋 Join the @nets4dem.eu Democracy lab, on 10-12 Feb 2026 in #Bilbao - hosted by Eurocities & @Bilbao City Council, with @arantzazulab.eus. 🔗 Register here 👉 lnkd.in/efQ_n-kH

Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent - but are cities ready for climate change? A new #EurocitiesPulse survey reveals cities face more climate threats, but funding & governance issues hold back their ability to adapt. 🎥 Watch this @euronews.com video: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

🎭 City leaders back the new #CultureCompass for Europe - announced by the @ec.europa.eu. Cities are ready to work with the EU to turn its ambitions into local reality. 🇪🇺 But to achieve this vision, the Compass must be backed by strong EU programmes & funding. Read our reaction: lnkd.in/erZM5nmb

❓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/

🚆 #Europe is on board with #rail. @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...

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

🚨 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

🙋 🗣️ 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

👏 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.🚴

🎬 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 🎥

🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦 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

💬“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...

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. 🏙️

📣 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

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/

📣 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

#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 🚇🚌🚎

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: buff.ly/JCpSqfR

#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

🍅 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...

🚲 #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

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

🎉 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...

❓ 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 👇

Young people in #Warsaw are changing streets, changing minds, and changing #mobility culture. 🚲 Read the full story ➡️ eurocities.eu/stories/wars...

🚨 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...

🌱 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...

🎉 #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]

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

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/

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

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...

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...

📣 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

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

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.

📢 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

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-...

🌿 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

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...

"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

☀️ 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...

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-...

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...