Eurocities’ Integrating Cities Process: A Framework for Building Capacity on Migration and Integration

Belgium

Dec 31

Eurocities network

Mayor
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Start of Project
**01/01/2019**
End of Project
**Ongoing**

https://integratingcities.eu/charter/

Overview

Eurocities’ pledge, the Integrating Cities Process, commits to strengthening local governments’ capacity to integrate migrants and refugees through the Integrating Cities Charter, signed by 52 cities and supported by more than 200 Eurocities members. The action promotes equal opportunities in cities’ roles as policymakers, service providers, employers, and buyers of goods and services, benefiting migrants, refugees, and diverse local communities.

Reported Impact [as of November 2025]

Recent achievements include a mutual learning exchange in Milan (2025) on future funding for integration and a high-level meeting with EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner (2025) to elevate cities’ roles in EU migration governance. The main challenge remains insufficient funding to sustain and expand assessments and produce future Integrating Cities reports.