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Advocacy

WhatsEUp? A progress update on the battle over the EU’s long-term budget

A look back at the EU budget battle so far, our push for a place-based budget, and what comes next

15/09/2026

When the European Commission unveiled its proposal a year ago, we took a first look at the battle ahead. Now, we take stock of the past year, what our advocacy has achieved, where the negotiations stand, and what comes next.

Advocacy

Back to Brussels: what EU policies we’re looking out for until the end of the year

After a busy first half of the year and a summer strained by heat, here’s what we’ll be keeping an eye on as Brussels gets back to work.

02/09/2026

From renewable energy policy to EU governance and a new adaptation framework, here are the key EU files we are looking at in the upcoming months to ensure the EU is empowering empower local communities to strengthen Europe’s energy independence and build resilience.

Advocacy

A Renewable Energy Framework that empowers local stakeholders

What we want to see in the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive

Fossil-free cities

Community energy

02/09/2026

We want the future renewable Energy Framework to provide local authorities, citizens, energy communities and SMEs with means to contribute to the development of and have access to affordable renewable energy.

Interviews

It’s not just about installing underground pipes: better neighbourhoods through district heating and cooling

Frederik Ceulemans, Deputy Mayor, City of Brussels

Heating & Cooling

Fossil-free cities

27/08/2026

The City of Brussels has a clear strategy and vision for phasing out gas. And they are already actively involved in various projects. They did not take the easy way: Frederik, his team and many public and private partners are experimenting district heating and cooling in two projects.

Interviews

How to turn a city into a “cool” place: Grenoble’s fight against urban heat islands

Interview with Mariam Emelien, Urban Planning Service at Grenoble Alpes Metropole

Participative governance

Climate adaptation

Fossil-free cities

Fair economies

23/07/2026

Heat peaks have become the new normal in many of our cities. On hot days, residents have to find places to stay cool – if there are any. In Grenoble, France, a team of urban planners and other experts have been working on interventions, some small-scale, some much bigger.