EU Cities Gateway

Connecting European, US, and Canadian cities to exchange innovative solutions and tackle shared urban challenges through thematic collaboration and multi-city partnerships.

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About the EU Cities Gateway Program

The EU Cities Gateway is a European Union-funded program (2025–2029) connecting cities and regions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada. Building on the achievements of the International Urban and Regional Cooperation program,

EU Cities Gateway fosters practical cooperation, peer learning, and joint innovation in four thematic clusters:
1) Circular Economy,
2) Nature-Based Solutions,
3) Digitalization & Urban Innovation, and
4) Affordable/Attainable Housing and Innovative Living Spaces.

Through thematic networks, study visits, and collaborative action, the program addresses shared urban challenges and strengthens transatlantic ties between local and regional governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to develop joint solutions.



Connecting cities and regions across the Atlantic to address shared urban challenges.”

Cities participating in the EU Cities Gateway Program

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    Data, AI and Cooperation: Cities Exchange on Smarter Urban Governance in Heidelberg and Trier

    Berte Fleissig Jul 8, 2026 9 min read

    From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the EU Cities…

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    From Lakes to Dykelands: Cities Exchange on Nature-Based Solutions in Halifax
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    From Lakes to Dykelands: Cities Exchange on Nature-Based Solutions in Halifax

    Berte Fleissig Jun 3, 2026 3 min read

    From 26 to 29 May 2026, Halifax, Nova Scotia, hosted…

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    EU Cities Gateway Newsletter – 01

    Berte Fleissig May 27, 2026 1 min read

    The first edition of the EU Cities Gateway Newsletter has…

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    Circular Economy in Action: Cities Learning Together in Phoenix
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    Circular Economy in Action: Cities Learning Together in Phoenix

    Berte Fleissig Apr 24, 2026 3 min read

    On 22 April 2026, the EU Cities Gateway Program convened…

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    Affordable and Attainable Housing: Shared Urban Challenges, Shared Solutions
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    Affordable and Attainable Housing: Shared Urban Challenges, Shared Solutions

    Dorothee Fischer Dec 16, 2025 2 min read

    From 10 – 12 December 2025, we convened our first…

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    Welcoming the 32 Cities of the EU Cities Gateway Cohort!
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    Welcoming the 32 Cities of the EU Cities Gateway Cohort!

    Dorothee Fischer Nov 18, 2025 2 min read

    Last week, our first onboarding webinar served as the official…

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    EU Cities Gateway at Smart City Expo Barcelona 2025: Partnering for Urban Innovation Across Borders
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    EU Cities Gateway at Smart City Expo Barcelona 2025: Partnering for Urban Innovation Across Borders

    Berte Fleissig Nov 13, 2025 2 min read

    Parts of our team took part in this year’s Smart…

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    EU Cities Gateway Delegation visits Annapolis
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    EU Cities Gateway Delegation visits Annapolis

    Dorothee Fischer Oct 31, 2025 2 min read

    A delegation representing the City of Boulder (USA), City of…

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    EU Cities and Regions: Apply to cooperate with EU Cities Gateway (EUCG)
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    EU Cities and Regions: Apply to cooperate with EU Cities Gateway (EUCG)

    Dorothee Fischer Aug 22, 2025 2 min read

    EU Cities and Regions Apply to Cooperate with Canada and…

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    Upcoming Events
    Monthly Cluster Meeting - Digitalization and Urban Innovation

    August, 31st

    A recurring internal meeting bringing together the EU Cities Gateway team and colleagues for coordination and exchange.
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    Digitalization and Urban Innovation
    Monthly Cluster Meeting – Affordable Housing

    September, 3rd

    A recurring internal meeting bringing together the EU Cities Gateway team and colleagues for coordination and exchange.
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    Affordable and Attainable Housing & Innovative Living Spaces
    Monthly Cluster Meeting – Circular Economy

    September, 9th

    A recurring internal meeting bringing together the EU Cities Gateway team and colleagues for coordination and exchange.
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    Circular Economy

    Past Events

    Monthly Cluster Meeting – Affordable Housing

    June, 30th

    A recurring internal meeting bringing together the EU Cities Gateway team and colleagues for coordination and exchange.
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    Affordable and Attainable Housing & Innovative Living Spaces
    Monthly Cluster Meeting – Nature-Based Solutions

    June, 25th

    A recurring internal meeting bringing together the EU Cities Gateway team and colleagues for coordination and exchange.
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    Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
    Monthly Cluster Meeting - Digitalization and Urban Innovation

    June, 22nd

    A recurring internal meeting bringing together the EU Cities Gateway team and colleagues for coordination and exchange.
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    Digitalization and Urban Innovation

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