Empowering cities at Cities Forum 2025: spotlight on the Urban Agenda for the EU
The Cities Forum 2025, the flagship urban event of the European Commission, will take place from 17 to 19 June in Krakow, Poland. Co-organised by DG REGIO and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), this biennial gathering will unite up to 800 participants, including urban practitioners and policymakers from across all levels of government to exchange ideas and shape the future of EU urban policy. With the theme “Empowering cities, shaping Europe’s future”, the Forum will address key urban challenges including housing, digital transformation, inclusive growth, and mobility.