Council approves conclusions on the EU agenda for cities highlighting their key role for economic, social and territorial cohesion

Ministers responsible for cohesion policies approved today conclusions on the EU agenda for cities. This is a follow-up to the Commission communication titled ‘An EU agenda for cities: driving growth and prosperity’, which was presented on 3 December 2025.

The text of the conclusions highlights the importance of cities along with their functional urban areas for economic, social and territorial cohesion, as well as their role in advancing social inclusion and innovation. It also recognises cities and urban areas as key contributors to decarbonisation, climate adaptation, protection of the environment and biodiversity, and clean energy transition, including through the introduction of emission mitigation measures. Moreover, cities of all sizes play a central role in improving urban mobility by fostering sustainable, accessible, clean and efficient multi-modal transport systems.

Find more information on the official website of the Council of the EU.