Image 8 January 2026 Fourth Innovative Actions Call for Proposals – The topics are here! The fourth Call for Proposals under the European Urban Initiative – Innovative Actions (EUI-IA) will launch in February 2026, with an indicative ERDF budget of EUR 60 million (subject to budget availability).
Image EUI 6 January 2026 Are you the next Cities Forum host? The upcoming 7th edition of the Cities Forum in 2027 is looking for a dynamic host city. This is a unique opportunity for cities to contribute to key discussions on the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy and to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable urban development. All interested EU cities are invited to apply.
Image EUI 19 December 2025 New year, new Peer Reviews! – the results of the Autumn 2025 call are here The fifth EUI Peer Review Call, launched in October 2025 and closed on 18 November 2025, attracted strong interest from cities and urban practitioners across Europe. This round invited applications both from cities under review and from prospective peer reviewers, with the aim of shaping the Peer Review events scheduled for spring 2026. The assessment is now finished – and the results are exciting!
Image EUI 9 December 2025 From learning to leading: How Celje’s European journey sparked a new chapter of urban innovation The city of Celje, tucked in the Savinja Valley in eastern Slovenia, has spent the past few years quietly reinventing itself. Like many small and mid-sized European cities, it faces demographic pressures, talent outmigration, housing challenges and an evolving economic landscape. But Celje is proving that with curiosity, openness and the right kind of support, even a relatively small city can shape its own future - and inspire others along the way.
