News for Cities

Ipsos and its partners VITO and Ricardo have been commissioned by the European Commission to conduct an independent strategic review of the EU Covenant of Mayors.

How can we address places and buildings whose history is politically, socially or ethically contested? Examples include Nazi-era buildings, socialist heritage and the legacies of colonialism.

The 4th Cohesion for Transitions (C4T) Conference brought together the C4T Community of Practice, European Commission representatives and stakeholders from across Europe to explore how Cohesion Policy can strengthen regional competitiveness through sustainable and resilient investments.

Across Europe, cities are increasingly setting ambitious targets to promote walking and cycling. Yet, turning these ambitions into tangible, lasting change often proves challenging.

Intermediary cities play a pivotal “bridging” role in regional development, complementing nearby large urban centres while supporting smaller cities, towns, and rural areas.

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.

The European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) are now open for applications, recognising European cities that drive innovation, sustainability, digitalisation, and citizen engagement.

C4T GROUNDWORK has opened a new call for technical assistance to help public authorities prepare and implement cohesion policy investments under Policy Objective 2 (PO2) – A greener Europe. Applications are open until 11 September 2026.

A Call for Evidence on Citizens Omnibus Initiative, aiming at reducing administrative burdens is open until 19 June 2026. https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiativ…-

URBACT is launching a new dedicated learning programme supporting cities from Ukraine and Moldova in
addressing urban reconstruction, revitalisation, resilience and crisis-management challenges through integrated
and participatory approaches.

The Commission has launched a call for expression of interest under a specific Action of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) which will allow Member States to support Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs) in implementing integration measures for third-country nationals.

Bergsma, Director of Communications and EU Affairs at EIT Urban Mobility, shares how EIT Urban Mobility connects cities, innovators and policymakers to accelerate the shift towards climate-neutral, inclusive and liveable urban transport systems.

In this commentary, experts from the project CDUCL project recommend how research in urban studies can help planners and policy makers to address this through the development of plans and regulations that guide the development of shared housing proactively.

Over the past five years, geopolitical conflicts have twice driven up energy prices for Europeans, exposing Europe’s fossil fuel dependence and vulnerability.

You can now apply with your innovative project to help create more beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods across Europe, including solutions that can help address housing challenges.

A technical dialogue will take place in Rome on 16 June 2026, presenting an opportunity to engage with cities and other urban stakeholders on two key pillars of the plan: boosting housing supply and mobilising investments.

The 7th edition of the Cities Forum, the European Commission’s flagship event dedicated to the urban dimension of EU Cohesion Policy and co-organised with the European Urban Initiative, will take place in 2027 in Bilbao.

This year’s European Green Leaf city, Vaasa in north-western Finland, is showing how a strong commitment to sustainable energy can make a city both vibrant and happy.

The Conflictedstreets project explores the resistance to change that often occurs when streets are redesigned to be more pedestrian, cyclist and public transport friendly.

In the push for climate neutrality, the city of Stavanger—long known as Norway’s “oil capital”—is attempting a radical pivot.