Events A New Era of Euro-African Cooperation: Congress in Montpellier 25 Sep 202522 Nov 2025 Hosted and organized by the City and Metropolis of Montpellier, the Euro-Africa Biennale 2025 brought together leaders from cities, networks, institutions, academia, business, and civil society across both continents. As…
Events Discussing the Future of City Diplomacy: European Parliament 1 Sep 202523 Nov 2025 On 15 October 2025, the European Parliament welcomed a distinguished gathering of city leaders, EU officials, and international experts for "City Diplomacy: The Strategic Role of European Cities in International…
Publications New Policy Brief: Professionalizing City Diplomacy in Times of Crises 1 Jul 202519 Sep 2025 Cities worldwide are at a critical juncture. As they face mounting pressure to address climate change, migration, and geopolitical tensions through international cooperation, many find themselves caught between growing ambitions…
Op-eds The Next EU Agenda for Cities: Why City Diplomacy Matters 27 May 2025 In April this year, the European Commission launched a public consultation to shape a new EU Agenda for Cities, a forward-looking framework to strengthen the EU’s role in supporting urban…
Webinars City Diplomacy in Times of Multiple Crises – Trends, Frameworks, and Opportunities 10 Apr 20251 Jul 2025 Today, cities stand at the forefront of global challenges, such as climate change, migration, and increasing geopolitical tensions. How can city diplomats assist in addressing these issues? To explore this…
Interviews Decolonizing relations between European and African cities 4 Mar 20249 Mar 2024 Interview with Niccolò Milanese, co-curator of the Rhizome Cities project, which empowers European cities' management of persisting colonial legacies, migration, and diversity. Q: Your network engages African and European cities…
Events Montpellier to host the Euro-Africa Water Days 4 Oct 20236 Oct 2023 Montpellier is hosting a two-day summit to review and debate water-related challenges faced by African and European cities – and their most innovative solutions. The Euro-Africa Water Days, to which…
