Urban Agenda

An EU Agenda for Cities

An EU Agenda for Cities: Driving Growth and Prosperity

European Urban Initiative in 2022-2024

Implementation of the European Urban Initiative in 2022-2024

2025 Access City Award

The 2025 Access City Award competition is now open for applications. This European award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious EU awards, and it is the only one that recognises cities that have done outstanding work to […]

New finance hub to support ambitions of pioneering cities in climate mitigation and adaptation

The Commission is setting up a new Climate City Capital Hub, an international finance resource to further support cities participating in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Thanks to the new hub, cities that have already received the EU Cities Mission Label will be able to: Access financial advice in cooperation with advisory […]

EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 

Horizon Europe. Cascade funding. EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025. 2nd Innovation Targeted Call (EITUM-BP23-25).

Skellefteå wins 2023 Access City Award for its outstanding efforts to become accessible to persons with disabilities

Today, the Swedish city of Skellefteå received the 2023 Access City Award in recognition of its long-term commitment and innovative approach to enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accessibility is included in all Skellefteå's plans, ensuring that public spaces such as playgrounds and streets are equipped with tactile information signs and ground heating, so as […]