EUROCITIES

What is EUROCITIES?

EUROCITIES is a network of major European cities, which Belfast is part of. They bring together the local governments of more than 140 large cities in over 30 European countries.

They influence and work with the EU institutions to respond to common issues that impact the day-to-day lives of Europeans.

Their aim is to shape the opinions of stakeholders in Brussels to ultimately shift legislation in a way that helps city governments address the EU's strategic challenges at the local level.

A large part of their work is aimed at reinforcing the role and place that local government should have in a multi-level governance structure.

Based on the EU's three key challenges, EUROCITIES' policy priorities are: Feeding into these, their network's activities address a wide range of policies concerning economic development and cohesion policy, the provision of public services, climate change, energy and environment, transport and mobility, employment and social affairs, culture, education, information and knowledge society, as well as governance and international cooperation.

EUROCITIES provides a platform for its member cities to share knowledge and ideas, exchange experiences, analyse common problems and develop innovative solutions, through a wide range of forums, working groups, projects, activities and events.

They are committed to working towards a common vision of a sustainable future in which all citizens can enjoy a good quality of life.