EU-File: EU Budget
Policy developments on the EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework as well as budgetary policies linked to the energy transition at national and local levels. Energy Cities calls for a bigger share of the European budget devoted to local measures and plans for an energy but also wider economic transition.
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Europe needs its cities if it wants to save democracy 21 July 2026
Democracy is increasingly under threat in Europe, and the EU is struggling to respond. If...
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Cities’ involvement in the EU’s Agenda for Cities should not be optional
21 July 2026
A new policy Agenda for cities has been published by the European Commission, but without...
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Is it up to cities to fight for the soul of Europe? 21 July 2026
Last week, Europe’s regions and cities took centre stage in Brussels, but against a tense...
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European Democracy Shield 21 July 2026
European Democracy Shield, this was European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s strong announcement on 10 September 2025, during the...
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The New EU Political Landscape for Cities and Energy 21 July 2026
The main message from Ursula Von der Leyen at the beginning of her new mandate...
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Cities and regions call for a place-based EU budget with an open letter to the EU leaders 15 June 2026
As negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget enter a crucial phase, mayors and local...
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European Parliament backs cities and regions in EU budget negotiations 18 May 2026
The European Parliament’s draft report on National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) backs a stronger...
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WhatsEUp? The Parliament supports local authorities’ requests, but the job is not finished 7 May 2026
The Parliament approved its interim report on the EU budget, choosing its negotiating position, welcoming...
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WhatsEUp? The new EU budget proposal’s impact on the usual political divides 16 April 2026
The new budget proposal has altered the equilibrium, offering new political battles between and within...
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What’s EUp? Urban initiatives and LIFE at stake in the proposed EU Facility
19 January 2026
We continue to unpack the European Commission's long-term budget (MFF) proposal. Today’s menu: the future...
