Image 9 July 2025 Empowering cities, shaping Europe’s future: key takeaways from the Cities Forum 2025 From 17 to 19 June, the Cities Forum 2025 brought together over a thousand urban stakeholders in Kraków and online for three days of dialogue, peer learning and exchange. Co-organised by the European Commission, DG REGIO, and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), the Forum confirmed the central role of cities in driving Europe’s policies towards sustainable urban development.
Image EUI 2 July 2025 How Peer Reviews support cities navigate funding for Sustainable Urban Development In the pursuit of Sustainable Urban Development, European cities are not only seeking innovative ideas -they are also searching for the resources to bring those ideas to life. As cities face increasing pressure to deliver on climate goals, social inclusion, and territorial cohesion, the European Urban Initiative (EUI) emerges as more than a learning programme, becoming a catalyst for readiness.
Image EUI 1 July 2025 How European cities are unlocking their potential by rethinking urban finance Exciting things happen when we dare to step outside our comfort zones - when we put people first, try new things, and believe that better is always possible. Imagine the pride of a single parent who can finally afford to insulate her home, or a teenager who finds their first job thanks to a community-led initiative. These are not just case studies - they are stories of real lives improved by cities willing to innovate.
Image EUI 1 July 2025 Cities lead the way with smarter financial solutions European cities are under pressure. From climate change to social inequalities, local authorities face mounting challenges with fewer public resources. To respond, many are turning to Innovative Financial Schemes (IFS) to drive sustainable and inclusive urban development.
18 - 19 Nov 12:00am EUI Focused Policy Lab: Cities for housing – making affordable housing work In person - Fuenlabrada, Spain
15 Oct 2:00pm Bridging policies and places: Advancing Sustainable Urban Development through Territorial Impact Assessments In person - Brussels, Belgium
