Image 10 March 2025 Cities Forum 2025 – Registration is now open! The Cities Forum 2025, jointly organised by the European Commission (DG REGIO) and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), is now open for registration! Register for this flagship event, which will bring together city leaders, policy-makers and practitioners from across Europe to explore the most pressing challenges facing cities today.
Image 21 February 2025 Financing urban development: How innovative financial mechanisms can address the challenges facing EU cities Financing sustainable urban development projects is an increasing challenge for European cities. Growing populations, aging infrastructure, climate resilience needs, and rising demands for better public services are placing significant pressure on municipal budgets, often exceeding traditional funding capacities. As a result, local governments often navigate complex financial landscapes while balancing competing priorities to ensure sustainable and inclusive urban growth.
Image EUI 19 February 2025 Cities Forum 2025: the preliminary agenda is live! The Cities Forum 2025, co-organised by the European Commission (DG REGIO) and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), is set to bring together urban leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe on 17-19 June in Kraków.
Image EUI 23 October 2024 Third EUI Innovative Actions Call for Proposals – 110 applications received We received 110 applications from 23 Member States for our Third Innovative Actions Call for Proposals! This call is dedicated to innovative projects focusing on Energy Transition or Technology in Cities. Scroll down for an overview of the 3rd Call figures, find out which Member States are represented, and the type of urban authorities and delivery partners involved.
14 - 15 May 9:00am Enhancing intermunicipal cooperation for Sustainable Urban Development in Portugal: a capacity building event In person
02 - 03 Apr 11:00am Urban resilience and crisis management – An EUI capacity building event for Polish cities In person - Poznań, Poland
