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What Works for Inclusive Growth in Cities

  • News article
  • 26 June 2026
  • Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy
  • 1 min read
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When growth leaves people behind, cities miss out on talent and productive potential. Fostering inclusive growth in cities is therefore not only a societal objective, but also an economic policy. Across the EU, 37 million urban residents are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, holding back both individual life chances and local economic performance. This new report offers practical strategies to give more people opportunities to contribute to and benefit from urban prosperity.

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Publication date
26 June 2026
Author
Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy
Policy Area
  • Fair and healthy cities
  • Prosperous and creative cities
Step
  • Learn