EU agenda for cities: driving growth and prosperity

Cities are essential for the future of the European Union. With this EU agenda for cities, the Commission lays out its vision and policy response to support thriving cities in meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow. The agenda recognises that culture can help cities navigate today’s and tomorrow’s challenges, from job creation to competitiveness and wellbeing. Communication from the commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European economic and social committee and the Committee of the regions.