Ahead of EU elections: Cities underline need for green, democratic Europe
On the eve of the European elections, city leaders from across the continent gathered in Cluj-Napoca for the Eurocities Conference 2024, where they outlined their expectations for the EU institutions over the next five years. ?
Over 400 city representatives took part in the Eurocities Conference at the end of May, uniting with one voice to call on the EU to utilise the expertise of city administrations to build a sustainable, resilient and innovative future for Europe.?
At the conference, city mayors signed a major new declaration - The values that unite us - committing to uphold human rights and democracy. With support for far-right politicians expected to rise in the upcoming elections, the declaration underlines cities' support for an open, inclusive society.??
The winners of the Eurocities Awards 2024 were also announced during the event - with Gdansk, Madrid and Pau celebrating the success of their outstanding urban projects. ? ??
Below you will find the articles covering the conference's key takeaways, as well as our other activities in recent weeks. Enjoy your reading!
The values that unite us – Eurocities 2024
At the Eurocities conference 2024, city representatives focused not only on civic participation, but also on how cities help shape Europe as a whole. Mayors also adopted 'The values that unite us,' a new declaration upholding democracy and equality in Europe and beyond.
Cities insist on a sustainable future at Eurocities 2024
“Acting on climate change is not an option, it is a must,” Pekka Timonen, Mayor of Vantaa, told the hundreds of European city representatives gathered at the Eurocities Conference in Cluj Napoca.
Gdansk, Madrid and Pau win top prizes at Eurocities Awards?
The 2024 winners of the Eurocities awards impressed the panel of expert judges with their projects to attract talented workers for the green transition, support sustainable food systems, and mobilise citizens to vote in elections.
Survey of mayors: City leaders seek support to tackle housing and social crises
The Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey has uncovered the main priorities and challenges shaping urban affairs in 2024. Top of mayors' agendas are climate action, the housing crisis and tackling social inequalities.
Eurocities Monitor 2024 – city insights
With insights gathered from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey, guest essays, and analysis of key urban topics, the Eurocities Monitor 2024 is a publication that you cannot afford to miss.
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Integrating sustainable energy and mobility solutions for climate neutrality
As more cities join the green transition, it becomes clear that climate neutrality requires technological advances, but also collaborative policy, stakeholder commitment and financial investments.
Local digital twins empower urban planners for informed decisions
Local digital twins offer cities a dynamic tool for evidence-based decision-making and urban planning, leveraging data and simulations to envision future scenarios, improve infrastructure, and engage the community.
Vantaa’s innovative solutions addressing migration, segregation, and youth engagement
Vantaa addresses migration and other social challenges such as polarisation, or youth not in employment, education or training (NEET) through innovative and inclusive approaches.
EU recovery plan is failing to meet cities’ climate ambitions
In a new opinion piece, city leaders from Barcelona, Bologna and Budapest explain how the NextGenerationEU recovery plan can better support cities to achieve a green, resilient future for Europe.?
Preventing food crises through collaboration
At the Eurocities food working group in Warsaw, cities discussed how food systems are connected and vulnerable to crises. The key to building resilience in the face of these crises lies in collaboration.
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