To achieve the objective of sustainable cities, an integral approach to urban issues must be chosen. In addition, the European structural funds should be made available for local projects that embrace this integral approach. This is the most important message of the Leipzig Charter, which was adopted by the European ministers responsible for urban policy on 24 May.

The Leipzig Charter is a step towards an agenda for a ‘European large cities policy’. By adopting the document, the EU recognizes the important social, cultural and economic role that cities play. But what does an integrated approach look like in practice? The documents in this dossier will point you in the right direction!