@article{szczepaski2026european,
  title = {European Union Capitals in the Face of Smart City and Age-Friendly Challenges – Analysis and Ranking of Cities},
  author = {Marek SZCZEPAŃSKI and Józef FRĄŚ},
  year = 2026,
  url = {https://ibimapublishing.com/p-articles/47PublicAdm/2026/4714326/},
  journal = {Communications of International Proceedings},
  volume = 2026 (10),
  doi = doi.org/10.5171/2026.4714326,
  abstract = {Research objective: The aim of the paper is to analyze the capitals of European Union countries in terms of implementing and improving solutions that promote a dignified life for older people, in the context of developing smart and age-friendly cities.
Methodology: A comparative analysis and ranking of EU capitals were conducted, taking into account social, technological, and information and communication solutions supporting ageing societies.
Main findings and their significance: The results made it possible to identify good practices and determine directions for the development of age-friendly cities. The conclusions provide important guidance for planning the development of other cities both within the European Union and globally.},
  keywords = {smart cities, senior-friendly destinations, capitals of EU countries, comparative analysis,  ranking of capital.},
  note = Article ID: 4714326
}