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- mobility
C-ITS City Pool Workshop
The C-ITS City Pool Workshop provides a space where transport authorities can share real-life experiences, receive feedback and learn about best practices and business opportunities for the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS).
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publication date : 13-08-2018
EU Parliament acts to support migrant children
On 2 May 2018, the European Parliament adopted a new resolution to protect migrant children arriving in the EU. The resolution calls for all member states to safeguard the rights and interests of children taking into consideration the unique challenges faced by child refugees and asylum seekers, such as vulnerability to exploitation, violence and sexual abuse.
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publication date : 13-08-2018
Social Affairs Forum in Stuttgart to look into social sustainability and social rights
Do you wish to make your city socially sustainable for the future? Do you want to deliver social rights for all people in your city? Join our autumn Social Affairs Forum in Stuttgart on 23-24 October to learn and be inspired on how to achieve these ambitions.
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publication date : 09-08-2018
Apply for Access City Award 2019
Are you representing a city that has worked to become more accessible for its citizens? Do you have over 50 000 inhabitants? Is you city promoting the equal access to the resources and facilities?
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publication date : 08-08-2018
- knowledge society
Nordic Edge conference: claim your 50% members discount!
From 25-27 September, Stavanger in Norway will host Nordic Edge Expo 2018, whose theme is ’smart with a heart’. As EUROCITIES is now an official co-organiser, members can save 50% on the cost of entry - and 20% on exhibition space.
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publication date : 08-08-2018
- environment
Apply now for the new call of the European Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy twinning programme
The call for a new edition of the twinning programme, which connects two cities facing similar climate change challenges, is now open and cities, regions and provinces have until 14 September to apply.
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publication date : 01-08-2018
- environment
The 1st Covenant Cities in the Spotlight call is now open!
In the 10th year of the initiative, the Covenant of Mayors wishes to reward signatories that have been working within the Covenant framework and achieving remarkable progress in their local energy and climate action. Being a "Covenant City in the Spotlight" is a great opportunity to showcase the progress made and become a reference example for the whole Covenant Community and beyond.
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publication date : 01-08-2018
- cooperation
- economy
Jobs and Skills Public Feedback
On 25 July 2018 the Partnership Jobs and Skills in the Local Economy of the European initiative Urban Agenda for the EU launched the online Public Feedback.
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publication date : 26-07-2018
Effects of EU's ageing population on long-term care
Europe will have the second highest globally old-age dependency ratio among large economies, with a share population that is forecasted to shrink from 6.9% in 2015 to 4.5% in 2070. Population structure is putting continuous pressure on finances in the long-run, ageing and connecting challenges representing the main drivers of increasing long-term care (LTC) expenditure. Improving the efficiency of LTC systems is necessary in order to address the increasing need for care.
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publication date : 26-07-2018
- environment
Lille equips its electricity supplier vehicles with sensors to analyse fine particles "hot spots" in the metropolitan area
POLLUTRACK is an innovative project aiming at fitting Lille Metropole’s electricity supplier vehicle fleet with onboard sensors to strengthen knowledge and the analysis of fine particles "hot spots" in the metropolitan area.
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publication date : 26-07-2018