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Policy agenda for cities

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The Commission will put forward an EU Agenda for Cities that takes stock of EU initiatives and instruments with a view to streamlining the current support for cities. It will reinforce the EU’s ambition towards cities by enhancing processes through which concerns of cities could be better integrated in future EU policy making.

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ID: 14615

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47 responses

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EuroCommerce, 26 May 2025

EuroCommerce, the principal European organisation representing retail and wholesale, calls for the EU Agenda for Cities to: 1. Prioritise work with cities and municipalities to develop an EU programme for the revitalisation of town centres, villages and rural areas, building on the…

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Eurocities, 26 May 2025

Eurocities Contribution to the New EU Policy Agenda for Cities The upcoming EU policy agenda for cities comes at a critical time, as urban areas are increasingly on the frontline of tackling complex challenges central to Europes future. With over 75% of the population living in urban areas, cities…

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International Road Transport Union Permanent Delegation to the EU, 24 May 2025

As carriers of goods and passengers on roads, the commercial road transport sector has a big stake in urban transport and hence in the EU agenda. The strong environmental and social credentials of bus and coach transport make these collective modes essential in delivering the Green Deal and the…

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European Disability Forum, 23 May 2025

Please find attached the feedback from the European Disability Forum (EDF)

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Société nationale SNCF, 26 May 2025

Vous trouverez ci-joint la contribution du Groupe SNCF au Nouveau programme stratégique de l'UE pour les villes.

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Bolt, 26 May 2025

Bolt's mission is to help create cities for people, by reducing car dependency offering convenient, accessible alternatives to private vehicles. Our multimodal services including ride-hailing, shared cars, electric bikes, and scooters directly support the EUs objectives for smarter, more connected…

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Wolt, 26 May 2025

Wolt welcomes the European Commissions initiative to shape a renewed EU Agenda for Cities. As a platform operating in over 30 countries19 within the EUwe work closely with local businesses and courier partners and see first-hand how cities can be both hubs of opportunity and bottlenecks for…

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Health & Environment Alliance, 22 May 2025

Environment and climate stressors - air, noise, chemicals pollution; heat; lack of urban green space - are major determinants of city residents health. Health impacts include premature mortality, increased risk of cancers, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, heat stress, as well as mental…

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European Transport Safety Council, 16 May 2025

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) welcomes that Improving Safety will be addressed as a challenge in developing an EU Agenda for Cities. The EUs Urban Mobility Framework cited that Road fatalities and serious injuries persist in many urban areas, with casualties among vulnerable road…

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability European Secretariat, 26 May 2025

ICLEI Europe welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a new EU Agenda for Cities. ICLEI recommends the EU Agenda for Cities take a bold, integrated, and forward-looking approach grounded in multilevel collaboration and local empowerment. Based on extensive practical experience and…

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Transdev Group, 23 May 2025

As a leading European public transport operator present in 9 EU Member States, Transdev supports cities and urban areas in their transition to more sustainable and inclusive mobility. In this context, Transdev welcomes the European Commissions initiative to strengthen coordination and provide…

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Energy Cities, 23 May 2025

The EU and local governments are mutually dependent: the EU relies on local governments to implement a significant share of its legislation and to connect citizens and businesses to the European project. Conversely, local governments depend on the EU for support, legitimacy, and resources to…

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Philanthropy Europe Association, 23 May 2025

Philea Philanthropy Europe Association welcomes the opportunity to contribute to an ambitious EU agenda for cities to leverage clear entry points for philanthropy towards common objectives with the EU around an urban agenda that works for people and the planet. With Europe being the continent with…

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Conseil des Communes et Régions d'Europe, 26 May 2025

Towards an Inclusive EU Agenda for Cities of Every Size and Context The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) calls on the EU to develop a new agenda for cities that is inclusive, decentralised, and tailored to the specific needs of all cities and municipalities. Local and regional…

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POLIS, 26 May 2025

POLIS has developed a short position document to inform the DG REGIO about the needs and expectations of cities and regions for the upcoming EU policy agenda on cities concerning urban mobility. This document complements position documents of the Local Alliance with regards to the the future role…

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EIT Urban Mobility, 26 May 2025

EIT Urban Mobility, a leading European innovation community partnering with over 250 cities, startups, universities, and companies, welcomes the EU Commissions initiative for a renewed EU Agenda for Cities. We fully support efforts to streamline EU support for cities and integrate their…

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Micro-Mobility for Europe, 26 May 2025

Micro-Mobility for Europe (MMfE), the coalition of shared e-scooter and e-bike providers, welcomes the Commissions initiative to develop a new EU Agenda for Cities. As cities across Europe face mounting pressures to deliver on climate goals, embrace digitalisation, and improve mobility, shared…

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Climate-KIC Holding BV, 26 May 2025

Based on Climate KICs everyday work on innovation and policy-enabled transformation with cities across the EU at all scales, we understand Europes cities and metropolises hold the keys to European prosperity through just, beautiful, sustainable and resilient environments in which the vast majority…

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Architects' Council of Europe, 26 May 2025

Architecture is a matter of public interest as it shapes the environments in which we live and interact. It influences the aesthetic, functional and social dimensions of our cities and communities, playing a crucial role in defining the quality of life and cultural identity of a place. As a…

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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, 26 May 2025

This response is submitted on behalf of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, and is based on the strong previous engagement of libraries in the EUs Urban Policy (https://www.urbanagenda.urban-initiative.eu/sites/default/files/2024-03/Action_5_Booklet.pdf). We…

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Stadtwerke München GmbH, 20 May 2025

Stadtwerke München (SWM), Munich's public utilities company, welcomes the European Commissions initiative for a new strategic agenda for cities. As SWM, we support the City of Munich in shaping the city of the future, aiming to enhance and maintain the high quality of life for Munich's citizens…

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Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens, 26 May 2025

À lheure où près de 75 % des Européens vivent déjà en zone urbaine un chiffre qui atteindra 84 % dici 2050 il est impératif de repenser lagenda urbain européen. Une réforme de celui-ci est fondamentale pour garantir un développement durable, inclusif et résilient de nos sociétés. Le transport joue…

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Acea S.p.A., 26 May 2025

See the attached document

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PEFC International, 26 May 2025

PEFC welcomes the European Commissions initiative on the new EU Agenda for Cities and would like to highlight both the vital role of urban trees and forests in creating resilient, healthy, and sustainable urban environment and the significant impact local authorities can have by using and promoting…

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COMITE EUROPEEN DE COORDINATION DE L'HABITAT SOCIAL, 26 May 2025

Housing Europe the European Federation of Public, Cooperative and Social Housing represents over 40,000 local housing providers from across the EU. The millions of homes that our members provide are heavily concentrated in cities and their surrounding suburbs; the areas where both the demand and…

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Union des Transports Publics et ferroviaires, 23 May 2025

LUTPF salue linitiative de la Commission européenne visant à établir un nouveau programme stratégique ambitieux pour les villes européennes. Acteurs incontournables de la transition écologique, économique et sociale, les villes concentrent aujourdhui de multiples défis qui requièrent une réponse…

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CDP Worldwide (Europe) gemeinnützige GmbH, 16 May 2025

Data from subnational governments collected via CDP and CDP-ICLEI Track surface four gaps that must be addressed to close the implementation and finance gap among EU cities and regions: The multilevel integration gap The place-based action gap The urban climate finance gap The enabling conditions…

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Climate Alliance of European cities with indigenous rainforest peoples, 26 May 2025

Local governments are critical actors in implementing the European Green Deal, yet they face persistent barriers that hinder their ability to deliver on the EUs climate, energy, and social objectives. While cities and municipalities have the political will and increasingly the planning tools, they…

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The European Association of On-Demand Mobility, 26 May 2025

Move EU welcomes the European Commissions initiative to establish a new EU Agenda for Cities. With the majority of EU citizens living in urban areas and cities playing a key role in delivering on the European Green Deal, Fit for 55, and digital transition goals, it is essential that the EU agenda…

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METREX Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas, 23 May 2025

The Metropolitan Dimension: A Pillar for the Future of Urban Europe As representatives of Europes metropolitan regions and areas, we welcome the European Commissions initiative to develop a new, ambitious Agenda for Cities. This marks an important milestone in recognising that the future of Europe…

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Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, 22 May 2025

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) is the global governing body for motorcycle sport, representing the interests of millions of motorcycle enthusiasts and competitors around the world. With 123 National Federations, the FIM is the sole international authority empowered to oversee…

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Cool Heating Coalition, 26 May 2025

For the Cool Heating Coalition, the civil society voice on heating and cooling (H&C), transition cities play a significant role in the H&C transition. For example, cities and dense urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures than the surrounding rural areas the so-called Urban Heat…

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Mobility as a Service Alliance, 22 May 2025

The MaaS Alliance is a Private Public Non-Profit organisation with a clear mission: Improve accessibility and Livability for all People. Our experience working with Public Authorities: Cities - Regions - Metropole - Member states - EU - Global- are quite simulare: The roles and responsibilities…

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European Association for Innovation in Local Development - Association Européenne pour l'Innovation dans le Développement Local, 26 May 2025

This contribution is draw from the preparatory work carried out by the European Association for Innovation in Local Development (AEIDL) for the RURBANIVE (RUral-uRBAN synergies emerged in an immersIVE innovation ecosystem, Grant No.No. 101136597) Horizon Europe project for the forthcoming Policy…

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ADENE - Agência para a Energia, 26 May 2025

Feedback in the file attached

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VÖWG, 26 May 2025

Der Verband der öffentlichen Wirtschaft und Gemeinwirtschaft (VÖWG) bedankt sich für die Möglichkeit zur Stellungnahme zur EU-Städteagenda und übermittelt im Anhang seine Rückmeldung. Der VÖWG vertritt über 125 öffentliche und kommunale Unternehmen in Österreich, die in zentralen Bereichen der…

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ASSOCIATION MEDICALE EUROPEENNE, 20 May 2025

We share the vision and the general strategy focused on an ambitious policy agenda for cities, looking at issues such as housing, climate action, digitalisation, mobility, social inclusion and equality. Maintaining and/or improving the quality of life in the cities is a pre-requisite for health,…

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European Landscape Contractors Association, 20 May 2025

Reaction ELCA on call for evidence EU Agenda for Cities The European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA), representing the landscape garden companies in 23 EU-member countries, welcomes the initiative for a new EU Agenda for Cities. This new agenda offers the unique opportunity to connect…

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Democratic Society aisbl, 26 May 2025

Although the city agenda is broad, this response focuses on our principal area of work, democratic innovation and governance reform. In this context, and through our work with cities across Europe, we have seen that the EU acts both a guarantor for democratic and citizen rights, and a supporter of…

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Zero Waste Alliance Ireland, 26 May 2025

Urban mobility, biodiversity and the use of sustainable and renewable materials should be the foundation pillars of Europes cities and large town, supported by the new Initiative and proposed New Agenda for cities. This requires a shift away from car-dominated, wasteful systems toward efficient,…

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European Conference of Transport Research Institutes, 26 May 2025

As an association bringing together transport research institutes and universities, ECTRI and its Members are and have been deeply involved in R&I in urban mobility (UM) and in partnering with cities in innovative projects and scaling up activities. Based on such experience, we suggest that the EC…

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Malmö stad/City of Malmö, 26 May 2025

EU07-2025 Ny EU-agenda för städer Europeiska kommissionen har tagit ett betydande steg framåt för att återspegla ett växande fokus och erkännande av den avgörande roll som städer spelar för att forma Europas framtid. Denna milstolpe har passerats genom att en vice ordförande utsetts med ansvar för…

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Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner, 23 May 2025

Inspel till ny EU-agenda för städer Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner (SKR) är medlemsorganisation för Sveriges 290 kommuner och 21 regioner och vill framföra följande synpunkter till EU-kommissionens arbete med att ta fram en ny agenda för EU:s städer. Sveriges 290 kommuner har ett långtgående lokalt…

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Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management, 23 May 2025

The Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management (ACR+) connects 48 local and regional authorities from 15 countries leading the transition to a collaborative circular economy. With expertise supporting cities and regional authorities to achieve sustainable resource…

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Information et défense des consommateurs salariés – Confédération générale du travail, 23 May 2025

Veuillez trouver ci-joint l'avis d'INDECOSA-CGT (France)

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Kiinteistönomistajat ja rakennuttajat Rakli ry - Finnish Property Owners Rakli, 23 May 2025

See the response of Finnish Property Owners Rakli as attached.

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Stockholms stad, 22 May 2025

Städer står inför allt större utmaningar från ökande effekter av klimatförändringar, belastning på infrastruktur, växande sociala klyftor, förändrad demografi, bostadsbrist samt beredskap och investeringar i EU:s gemensamma konkurrenskraft. Även om många städer tar steg för att möta dessa…