It’s time for #Eurocities2025 Braga! 🌇 🇵🇹

The Eurocities Conference 2025 begins today, gathering mayors & EU leaders to build a more just, resilient Europe.

We are kicking off three inspiring days dedicated to urban development & innovation.

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📢 SAVE THE DATE! For the 2025 Eurocities Conference in Braga on 4-6 June.

🏙️ 🇪🇺 Focusing on the theme ‘Stronger Cities, Fairer Europe’ – this will be a key opportunity to discuss how cities and the EU can together build a just future for everyone.

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[1/3] Congratulations to Mathias De Clercq, Mayor of #Ghent, on his election as President of Eurocities, and to Jaume Collboni, Mayor of #Barcelona, elected as Vice President.

We look forward to their leadership at a key moment for Europe, when cities' role is crucial.

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“The greatest strength of cities lies with their citizens – they are the city.”
New Eurocities President & Mayor of Ghent Mathias De Clercq shares his vision for stronger, greener, more democratic cities in Europe.

Read the interview 👉 buff.ly/7PENISX
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🧑‍💻 How can cities protect people from online hate & misinformation?

At Eurocities Conference 2025, in Braga on 4-6 June, join our ‘Building safe digital cities’ training.
🌐 Learn how to tackle digital harms & ensure inclusive online spaces.

🔗 Register for #Eurocities2025 Braga 👉 lnkd.in/eXK9y8-q

[2/4] 🏘️ Housing crisis: Investing in homes, investing in Europe

Across Europe, people are being priced out of cities. Local governments are acting, but they can't solve this alone.

At #Eurocities2025 in Braga, cities called for an integrated EU housing strategy & direct access to EU funding

✨ It was a truly inspiring few days of discussions at #Eurocities2025 in Braga. 🇵🇹

Over 400 participants took part, exploring how cities & the EU can build a just, resilient future for Europe 👉 eurocities.eu

Next year, we're heading to #Utrecht for the Eurocities Conference 2026. See you there! 🇳🇱

[3/3] New Vice President of Eurocities, Jaume Collboni, Mayor of #Barcelona, says: “Barcelona will work with Ghent to ensure the voice of cities is heard and local priorities, like affordable housing, climate justice and democratic participation, are reflected in European policy.”

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[2/3] New President of Eurocities, Mathias De Clercq, Mayor of #Ghent, states: “As the EU sets its course for the coming years, I will work to ensure that local voices are heard, supported and empowered at every level of policymaking.”

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[4/4] 🏛️ Shaping procurement to boost cities’ competitiveness

Public procurement is a powerful tool for cities to drive green & social transformation - but rules must evolve.

At #Eurocities2025 in Braga, cities explored how to revise EU Public Procurement Directives to harness purchasing power

[3/4] 🏞️ Unlocking public spaces in cities for all

From green parks to public libraries, shared spaces are vital for inclusion & wellbeing.

At #Eurocities2025 Braga, cities call for more investment, new partnerships & innovative planning to make public spaces sustainable & inclusive for everyone.

[1/4] ❓ What does it take for cities to tackle Europe’s biggest challenges - from housing to inclusive public spaces and public procurement?

At #Eurocities2025 in Braga, our focus sessions brought together mayors, city officials and urban experts to discuss bold solutions to these challenges.

2/4] 🏘️ Housing crisis: Investing in homes, investing in Europe

Across Europe, people are being priced out of their cities. Local governments are acting, but they can't solve this alone.

At #Eurocities2025 in Braga, cities are calling for integrated EU housing strategy, and direct access to funding

[2/4] 🏘️ Housing crisis: Investing in homes, investing in Europe

Across Europe, people are being priced out of cities. Local governments are acting, but cities can't solve this alone.

At #Eurocities2025 in Braga, cities are calling for an integrated EU housing strategy & direct access to EU funding

[2/2] Read Eurocities full contribution to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the new EU policy agenda for cities: eurocities.eu/wp-content/u...

And check out our new infographic summarising our contribution 👉 eurocities.eu/wp-content/u...

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[1/2] Mayors & EU leaders drive a just, resilient future for Europe.

At the opening of #Eurocities2025 in Braga, cities call for direct EU funding & a stronger role in EU decision-making.

As the EU shapes its new policy agenda for cities, mayors' message is clear: A better Europe starts in cities

✨ Get ready for the Eurocities Conference 2025! 🇵🇹

📢 The deadline for registration is this Wednesday 28 May - so book your spot soon!

🏙️ 🇪🇺 Taking place in Braga on 4-6 June, #Eurocities2025 Braga focuses on the bold theme 'Stronger Cities, Fairer Europe.'

🔗 Book your spot 👉 lnkd.in/eXK9y8-q

🤝 Ready to connect and get inspired by city changemakers?

⚡ Join the Speednetworking session at the Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga on 4-6 June!

In this fast-paced format, cities will share ideas & spark new collaborations.

Learn more & register for #Eurocities2025 Braga 👉 lnkd.in/eXK9y8-q