Smart Cities

The EU Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (EU-LISA)…

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The European Commission still continues to publish new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization’s workstreams. The new reports…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) lends SEK 2.6 billion (around €225 million) to the Swedish city of Malmö to build…

The EU Commission has launched a call for European cities committed to sustainability. They can apply for the 2027 edition of the European…

The EU Commission has opened the applications for two awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus…

With the start of 2025, two cities take up the mantle of European Capitals of Culture (ECOC): Chemnitz (Germany) and Nova Gorica (Slovenia).

Today, in Valencia, the CitiVerse European Digital Innovation Consortium (EDIC) was officially established during its inaugural general assembly. This milestone marks a…

The EU Telecommunications Council approved conclusions on EU’s cybersecurity agency (ENISA) and on Commission’s White Paper on the EU’s future…

In light of the Commission’s White Paper and the recent Draghi and Letta reports, the Council conclusions aim to take…

Stakeholders at the “Cross-Domain Standardisation and Architecture for IoT and Edge Computing” workshop emphasised the need for open standards, open-source…

The EU Council adopted two new laws part of the cyber security legislative ‘package’, namely the so-called ‘cyber solidarity act’,…

On 29 November 2024, the European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into the Hungarian national regulatory authority’s draft market analysis…

The winners of the European Green Cities 2026 Awards were announced on Wednesday afternoon. Guimarães (Portugal) will be the European Green Capital in 2026,…

The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against 26 Member States for failing to notify national measures transposing critical EU…

The civil society, industry, as well as consumer and human rights organisations are invited to participate in our survey on…

As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress…

The EU Commission announced the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards, recognising outstanding and innovative contributions to road safety…

Torino showcases a comprehensive approach to experimentation and innovation, leveraging its rich history and industrial heritage to tackle present and future…

The EU Commission sees the public stakeholder consultation for the interim evaluation of Digital Europe Programme (‘DIGITAL’) as a success,…

The Web Summit is an annual technology conference at which the EU Commission also organises several workshops, e.g. on 'Artificial…

Borås (Sweden), Cartagena (Spain), Nuremberg (Germany) and Vienna (Austria), have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Access City Award. They exemplify a strong commitment to making urban life…

The U.S. Department of State, through its U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), has announced the launch of the $3 million…

“Establishing trust in IoT is crucial for widespread adoption and public confidence. Secure, private, and reliable operation of interconnected devices…

The Regiostars awards recognise Cohesion Policy-funded projects across Europe that encapsulate the impact and inclusiveness of regional development and have found solutions to common…

The EU Council adopted today a new law on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements with a view to…

Promoting full connectivity will remain a strategic priority for the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) in the…

The EU Commission has published a report today following the first review of the adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) for…

Today, the EU Mission Label was awarded to 20 cities that are part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and…

The four-day event will bring together a diverse mix of stakeholders, project promotors and practitioners, researchers, and journalists, and will…

In 2025 the European Commission will carry out an evaluation of these three legal instruments: the Free Flow of Non-Personal…

The European Commission, ETSI, and a broad stakeholder community explored the latest SAREF (Smart Applications REFerence) achievements during a thematic…

‘Threathunt 2030’ returned to highlight the significance of advanced foresight in prevention and response efforts towards emerging cybersecurity and hybrid…

For its industry to remain competitive and sustainable, Europe needs to keep the pace with other big global players and…

In 2023, 69% of EU citizens aged 16-74 have used a website or an app of a public authority in…

Today, EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira signed a 5-year action plan with China to deepen EU-China regional policy cooperation. The signature…

The rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises significant value for industry, consumers, and broader society, but as with many…

The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration around artificial intelligence, as well as the significance of the ongoing efforts to promote…

The European Mobility Week, an annual event promoting sustainable urban mobility, has kicked off today, with over 2,500 cities and towns participating…

The Data Act establishes a horizontal set of rules on data access and use that respects the protection of fundamental rights and…

Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations including the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but…

The EU Commission has selected 134 transport projects to receive over €7 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU's instrument for strategic…

The ambitious EU climate neutrality targets aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To realize this vision, fast…

The EU Commission's analysis shows the identified gaps include the need for additional investments, both at EU and national levels,…

Thanks to the new hub, cities that have already received the EU Cities Mission Label will be able to access financial advice…

The NEB is a policy and funding initiative that strives for creating beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive places, products and ways…

The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds – Discovering the CitiVerse will define norms and principles to guide the governance of metaverse…

"Cities and regions can propel the green transition, and the EU is working hard to help them on this path.…

The Forum provides policymakers and stakeholders with an opportunity to reflect on how Cohesion Policy funds are benefiting Europe's Adriatic-Ionian regions,…

To further reinforce and strengthen sustainable urban development in EU cities, the Commission today is launching a third call for proposals…