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Euronews
25-04-2025
- Business
- Euronews
What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities? These are the winners
ADVERTISEMENT London, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen and Oslo are the five European cities in the top 10 of the world's most dynamic and liveable cities, according to the IESE Cities in Motion (CIMI) index . The 2025 CIMI ranking assessed 183 cities across 92 countries based on nine key criteria: human capital, social cohesion, economy, governance, environment, mobility and transportation, urban planning, international profile and technology. For the third year in a row, London continues to lead its regional and global position in the ranking, standing out in areas such as human capital, governance, urban planning and international profile. The UK capital stands out because of its internationally renowned universities and a rich array of cultural institutions, institutional stability, high-quality public transit systems and strong commitment to sustainable mobility, including shared bicycles and e-scooters. However, it faces challenges in terms of social cohesion and the environment. Edinburgh and Glasgow outperform London in their commitment to cultural and social inclusion. Meanwhile, Paris retains second place in Western Europe and third place in global rankings, scoring the best on its international influence, strong human capital and effective urban planning. However, areas such as environmental sustainability and social cohesion offer opportunities for improvement. Berlin retains the positions held in the previous edition: third in Western Europe and fifth globally. Germany's capital is recognised for its governance and technology, but it has significant room for improvement in its economic performance. European cities consistently perform well in this index. "There's no single reason behind Europe's success, but there are patterns," said Pascual Berrone, head of the strategic management department at IESE Business School, and Joan Enric Ricart, professor of strategic management at IESE Business School. "They have generally stable political systems and reasonable urban planning, along with advanced public and private transport options."
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The 10 most prominent cities in the world
If you want to understand the scale of a city's international reach, the IESE Business School has a novel approach: count the number of McDonald's (MCD) within the city limits. In the university's 2025 Cities in Motion report, the popular fast-food chain's presence is used to illustrate the strength of an international city's economy, its openness to international commerce, and the consumption preferences of its residents. In the United States, some economists argue that the fast-food chain's popularity is an economic indicator. When McDonald's sales fall, it's often the case that Americans are struggling financially and have less discretionary income. On its own, this theory is still subject to debate, but in the IESE report the number of McDonald's in a given city is one of several metrics used to determine a municipality's international prominence. 'The future of cities will depend not only on their size or wealth, but also on their ability to innovate, anticipate, and respond with agility to emerging challenges,' said the study's co-authors Pascual Berrone and Joan Enric Ricart. 'The key to urban progress lies in combining strategic vision with operational flexibility.' Other metrics used to determine which cities have the strongest international profiles include the number of passengers per airport, the number of hotels per capita, and the number of meetings and conferences held in each of the 183 cities that the report ranks. 'This last metric is particularly relevant,' the report explains, 'as such events are typically held in cities with a wide range of international hotel options, suitable infrastructure for large meetings, frequent international air connections, and high security standards.' The most internationally prominent cities are distributed across regions, but the U.S. remains a dominant cultural force, per this particular study. In the top 10, there are two European cities, five American cities, two Asian cities, and one city in the Middle East. Click through to see the 10 most internationally prominent cities in the world. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
