Today, Eurocities members include over 200 of Europe's major cities from 38 countries,[1] which between them represent over 130 million people.

It is an example of how city diplomacy is seeking influence and prominence in the established world of international relations.

This offers multiple opportunities to engage and influence EU initiatives and policies, especially on urban development and more recently the European Green Deal.

Recently, EU mayors of the network have tried to raise their global profile for their efforts to tackle climate change.

[5] Eurocities coordinates multiple projects in the field of mobility, environmental transition, social inclusion, and digital innovation.