Living-in.EU is a European movement that brings together cities, regions, and member states to promote a distinctly European approach to digital transformation — one that is inclusive, innovative, sustainable, and rooted in democratic values. At its core is the "Join, Boost, Sustain" Declaration, which has been endorsed by over 217 signatories and 232 supporters.
Launched in 2019 by Eurocities, the Open & Agile Smart Cities (OASC) network, and the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), with the support of the European Commission's DG CONNECT, Living-in.EU enables collaboration among cities and regions so that smart city strategies can be shared and solutions reused rather than developed in isolation.
The initiative operates through several working groups covering technical interoperability, data governance, local digital twins, the green digital transition, and citizen engagement. A key technical contribution is the development of Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs), which enable cross-city data sharing and reduce vendor lock-in. The movement also offers practical tools including LORDIMAS, an interactive digital maturity assessment tool that helps local and regional governments understand where they stand in their digital transition journey.
Political direction is set by the Mayors Digital Assembly, while operational work is coordinated by the founding partners. The initiative provides a portfolio of solutions and assets, knowledge base resources, and regular events including stakeholder forums and webinars on topics such as funding opportunities, CitiVerse applications, and local digital twins.
For smart city practitioners, Living-in.EU is a central reference point for European interoperability standards, shared digital infrastructure, and peer learning among cities.
Primary link: https://living-in.eu/