Why should Chemnitz become your next cultural destination

Culture plays a special role in Chemnitz, which is hosting the next EUROCITIES culture forum in April, yet the recent spotlight on the city in the international press has reflected a different picture. In a video ahead of the forum, the mayor explains how the city has responded to this picture and what the reality of its creative and cultural scene looks like.

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Telecom call for proposals on eTranslation, eDelivery and eInvoicing etc.

ROCK case studies showcase new governance models for creative, sustainable and circular cities

Citizens’ needs are changing and cities must adapt and reassess priorities for the greater good. A new booklet of case studies, published as part of the ROCK EU project, shows how five cities have invented new governance models that are helping them become more creative and sustainable places to live.

EU Research and Innovation for Cities of the Future

An event jointly organized by the URBAN Intergroup of the European Parliament with the European Commission, Directorate General for Research and Innovation, on cities. Cities have moved to the centre of the European and Global Sustainability and Climate Agenda. This joint event will show how EU-funded Research and Innovation actions are driving Sustainable Urban Development to address major urban challenges.

Make European democracy live through creative and cultural actions: apply now to action grant!

This call from the European Cultural Foundation is for creative, cultural actions prior, during and after the European Parliamentary elections that can breathe life into Europe, and democracy at large.

50 cities sign Declaration on citizens engagement

50 cities have now adopted the EUROCITIES Declaration on citizens' engagement, demonstrating their commitment to create a Europe where people come first and citizens have a role in new forms of participatory democracy.

URBACT III call for Action Planning open!

URBACT released its final URBACT III call for Action Planning networks on January 7th. The focus is on collaborative networks of cities to co-design integrated action plans on urban poverty, mobility, digital transitions etc.

Second mayors summit announced

Second mayors summit announced

New set of actions on cultural heritage: prominent role for cities

To ensure that the efforts initiated during the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 have a lasting impact, the European Commission recently adopted a European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage which acknowledges the significant role cities can play.