Future-proofing the EU: 3 Challenges and 3 ways forward for cities
By Raül Daussà & Mariona Pérez Milà
The European Union has made urban development a key priority of its Cohesion Policy, allocating over €100 billion for the 2021–2027 period. But how can municipalities turn high-level EU ambitions into meaningful, tangible outcomes that create a better future?.
What you will find in this insight
- Why cities must become living labs for Europe’s future: Discover which innovations can help cities anticipate crises and test scalable, real-world solutions.
From buzzword to reality: Making multi-level governance work: Understand why alignment across EU, national, and local levels is essential—and how collaboration can unlock effective, citizen-driven transformation.
Financing the Urban Transition: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships: Explore how sustainable urban development depends on long-term cooperation and co-investment.
‘The lesson is clear: the future of Europe’s cities—and the funding mechanisms that will shape them—depends on grounded partnerships, shared risk, cooperation and a long-term commitment to balancing public and private investment.’
