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🌍 Meet our #TeamLocalEurope! With the names of the new European Commissioners still to be presented this week, cities are already one step ahead. Led by Burkhard Jung, Mayor of Leipzig and President of Eurocities, mayors and deputy mayors from across Europe successfully formed a gender-balanced body to act as direct counterparts to the incoming European Commission College. 📢 As Burkhard Jung emphasises: “The issues we face – from the rise of populism to climate change and refugee integration – require EU-level solutions implemented locally. The Eurocities Shadow Commission will make sure our voices are heard, and together, we will build a more inclusive, sustainable, and dynamic Europe.” #Ifmayorsruledtheworld

The Eurocities Environment Forum is in full swing. Have a sneak peek at the cities' best practices showcased in Vienna. What's your favourite? Tell us, like and share #Cities4Climate #ClimateJustice

💡 How can city governments harness public innovation to tackle today's biggest challenges? At a high-profile meeting in the European Parliament this week, Eurocities, LSE Cities and Bloomberg Philanthropies launched a major new report analysing city government innovation across Europe. The report - 'Public Innovation: Building Capacity in Europe’s City Governments' – is based on a Eurocities Pulse Survey of 65 chief innovation officers in European cities and seven in-depth city case studies. The report finds: 🔹 City governments are innovating how they work to tackle urgent challenges, including climate change and social inequalities. 🔹 However, cities face organisational barriers that limit their innovation capacity, including funding constraints and a lack of long-term strategies. 🔹 To overcome these challenges, cities need ambitious political leaders who prioritise innovation. 🔹 They also need to improve data analysis, and strengthen private and public partnerships. 🔹 City governments call for ambitious political commitments and EU funding, to strengthen their structures and secure investment in public innovation. Commenting on the findings, Ben Rogers, Bloomberg Distinguished Fellow in Government Innovation, LSE Cities, stated: "Cities won’t achieve the outcomes we need without further support and a long-term focus on building their innovation capacity.” André Sobczak, Eurocities Secretary General, said: "The new report calls on the EU, national governments, and philanthropic organisations to champion urban innovation, underscoring that cities are pivotal to achieving Europe’s sustainability and social goals." Thanks to all speakers at the event, including our host Pierfrancesco Maran MEP, Matúš Vallo, Gaia Romani, James Anderson, and Judita Rozsa, Acting Director General of DG REFORM. Read our article about the report launch 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDbmxgpn And check out the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEYYn8ea

▶️ Live from Vienna for the Environment Forum Today we are talking about 'A European Deal for Climate and Environmental Justice' Watch 🎦 https://lnkd.in/es4xbtjR #ClimateJustice #Cities4Climate

Last chance to register for the European Heritage Hub #SharingLocalStories Learn more about the renovation of a garden from the middle ages and other projects bringing people together.

🚆 It’s time to get our mobility priorities straight. High-quality, fast passenger train connections are the solution for long-distance travel within Europe. 🌇 Amsterdam’s Deputy Mayor of Mobility Melanie van der Horst explains:  “High-quality, fast, and at the same time sustainable rail connections between our cities and metropolitan regions are of vital importance to strengthen the European economy, to encourage cultural exchange and to enhance innovation.” 📢 Today, Eurocities launches the policy statement on prioritising fast and high-quality passenger train connections in Europe calling for the development of a comprehensive high-quality rail network that links all European major cities and urban centres at the SCALE-UP Project Urban Nodes Platform event. Find the full statement here  👉 https://lnkd.in/ekRw4xxk

🌍 Empowering cities and citizens for #ClimateAction “All economic analysis requires taking account of environmental impact,” says Sigrid Stagl in an interview to start the Eurocities Environment Forum in the City of Vienna. She focuses on cities as catalysts and highlights what is needed for change. ✅ Urban areas can innovate and implement solutions swiftly, shaping sustainable futures. ✅ Involving people boosts climate initiatives' acceptance. ✅ Moving toward “true cost accounting” aligns economic activity with environmental sustainability. What do you think? Read the full article👉 https://lnkd.in/eh65Vixz Like & share #Cities4Climate #ClimateJustice

Live streaming now from the European Parliament ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e6rVdUZp LSE Cities and Eurocities are presenting the report findings, building on a new Eurocities Pulse Survey of 65 European cities. It is also an opportunity to deep-dive case studies from across the continent, with an international panel of city leaders and experts on city government innovation. Watch, like and share With: Pierfrancesco Maran MEP, André Sobczak, Gaia Romani, Judit Rozsa, James Anderson, Ben Rogers

This morning, Raffaele Fitto takes part in his confirmation hearing as EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms. It is a positive development to have an EU Vice-President with a portfolio focused on cities 👏 This is something Eurocities and our members have long called for. At last, it is recognition of cities’ key role in localising EU objectives.   Commissioner-designate Fitto ➡ we are ready to work alongside you on an ambitious policy agenda for cities that brings real change. It must tackle the structural challenges between the EU and cities, and involve all EU Commissioners and the new European Parliament in finding solutions.   You can read our in-depth assessment ‘How the EU can work better with cities’ 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZv-MhtV   We are also deeply worried about the future of EU #CohesionPolicy. Commissioner-designate Fitto ➡ we appreciate your recognition that this policy should be developed with local authorities, but we expect more substance to show Cohesion Policy will not be centralised and nationalised.   The Eurocities Shadow Commission is ready to work with you to ensure the future Cohesion Policy delivers. You can read our new policy statement, with clear recommendations from city leaders 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYgE7-gG   Last but not least, Commissioner-designate Fitto ➡ we count on you to ensure your policy agenda will be supported with tools and resources to deliver on the ground. You must promote a strong urban dimension in the next Cohesion Policy, and also the wider #EUbudget.   To meet the challenges of competitiveness, sustainability and inclusiveness, a better Europe starts in cities. 🏙 Photo ©EU2024. EC Audiovisual Service. #TeamLocalEurope #LocalFutureEU

🚄 With the adoption of the revised TEN-T Regulation, we’re turning the focus to implementation: exploring the needs of urban nodes to meet new requirements, assessing critical investment priorities, and discussing how these can shape the future of Connecting Europe Facility for Transport funding. 📅 Join us this Wednesday, 13 November, in Antwerp for the Urban Nodes Platform event, “Moving People and the Economy Across the EU and in Cities.” 📍Join Eurocities, Stad Antwerpen, and SCALE-UP Project, we’ll dive into the vital role of urban nodes within the TEN-T network, with in-depth discussions on governance and sustainable funding solutions for transport investments. Get all the details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g_nPtjbd