The EU is calling Airbnb to align with EU consumer rules

On 16 July the European Commission and EU consumer authorities told Airbnb to make transparent their presentation of prices and to bring its terms and conditions into line with European rules.

The Innovation Radar

In April 2018, during the Digital Day 2018 in Brussels, the European Commission launched the Innovation Radar. Through that initiatives the EC aims to provide an easier access to EU-funded innovations and the innovators behind them.

2018 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation and showcase their innovative practices

The Guangzhou Award, established by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), World Association of the Major Metropolises (METROPOLIS) and City of Guangzhou, is open to all the cities and local authorities

A Guide to the Statistical Treatment of Energy Performance Contracts

In May 2018 the Eurostat and the European Investment Bank (EIB) published ‘A Guide to the Statistical Treatment of Energy Performance Contracts’.

New Austrian presidency of the European Union announces policy priorities

The Austrian presidency of the council of the European Union, which started on 1 July 2018, has identified three main fields of action to help tackle the legitimacy crisis that the European Union is facing among citizens.

CITIES IN ACTION – CASE STUDY QUESTIONNAIRE

2018 URBACT City Festival: new cities welcomed!

Europe’s cities are invited to come to Lisbon on 13-14 September 2018 for the 2018 edition of the URBACT City Festival. Registrations extended for new cities until 15 July.

A more citizens focussed, globally competitive future for Europe

EUROCITIES is working with citizens to build a stronger Europe, said Daniël Termont during an intervention at the Committee of the Regions plenary session on Wednesday 4 July.

A more citizens focussed, globally competitive future for Europe

EUROCITIES is working with citizens to build a stronger Europe, said Daniël Termont during an intervention at the Committee of the Regions plenary session on Wednesday 4 July.

European Innovation Scoreboard 2018

On 22 June, the European Commission published the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2018, the 2018 edition of the annual document that shows a comparative assessment of innovation performance and research in EU countries, other European countries, and regional neighbours.