EUROCITIES Statement on Transport Automation in Urban Areas

Europe’s major cities recognize the potential of automated vehicles to make urban transport safer, cleaner, more efficient and more inclusive, on the condition that their deployment supports the strategic long-term objectives of a city’s sustainable urban mobility plan. Many European cities are already playing an active role in the transition towards transport automation by conducting pilot projects or by exploring how to adapt local regulatory frameworks, and it is therefore important...

How GuiDanCe contributed to strengthening European cooperation for a smarter urban future

For three years, GuiDanCe supported the effort of signatory cities to implement policies and projects as part of their commitment to the Charter. From peer-learning to the exchange of best practices, high-profile promotion events and a variety of publications, GuiDanCe activities were designed to promote collaboration among cities in promoting the use of digital solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce cities’ overall carbon footprint through innovative public services and involve...

EUROCITIES statement on the Future of research and innovation of the EU - framework program 9

New EUROCITIES report on lessons learned from cities experiences with the European Social Fund in 2014-2017

EUROCITIES carried out a survey to examine the experiences of cities with ESF during the first half of the funding period 2014-2020. We analysed the ESF practices of 32 cities from 13 EU member states. The survey collected evidence on the implementation of ESF in cities between 2014-2017 directly from city authorities. The responses fed into a comparative analysis to identify trends across cities and map good practices.

Publication on the role of cities in promoting social entrepreneurship

EUROCITIES has prepared a publication on the role of cities in promoting social entrepreneurship. This publication is based on the work of the EUROCITIES WG Smart Social Inclusion which has been gathering practices from its members.

EUROCITIES statement on EU rules on road charging schemes – ‘Eurovignette’

The proposed revision of the Eurovignette Directive 1 can play an important part in delivering a more sustainable transport system across the EU.

EUROCITIES statement on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems

Many European cities operate or are planning Urban Vehicle Access Restriction (UVAR) schemes, such as low emission zones and congestion charges, to address local mobility or environmental challenges. Effective enforcement against all users is important to ensure public acceptance of schemes.

EUROCITIES paper on local innovation ecosystems

EUROCITIES report on labour market integration of refugees and asylum seekers

EUROCITIES has conducted a research on the integration of refugees and asylum seekers in the labour market at local level. The report is based on the findings from 19 cities from 12 EU member states.

What role do cities play in social inclusion and welfare policies? - Policy brief for EUROCITIES

In 2017, EUROCITIES contracted an external expert to research the changing role of cities in designing and delivering social inclusion and welfare policies.