Artist invents a floating co-working space on Krakow’s Vistula river
The design was inspired by the natural environment and is fully respecting it
The city has set up a massive fund that is meant to prevent layoffs and protects workers and business owners from economic fallout
With the spread of the coronavirus affecting pretty much every part of the world, it is up to all levels of governance to assist in combating its effects. To that end, local authorities in Berlin have updated their crisis response strategy and have revealed their new approach to aiding those who are affected by the economic slowdown and downturn caused by the pandemic – namely business owners and their employees.
Berlin authorities have been working hand-in-hand with federal and regional officials to develop a three-stage rapid response approach that would take the pressure off of businesses through funding, and thus prevent layoffs and potential bankruptcies.
The first stage of Berlin’s crisis response strategy is to immediately send aid to those companies who are directly impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The second stage is to prolong, expand and carry out these measures as long as it is necessary for the economy to stabilize. Finally, the local government is already working on its strategy for when the pandemic subsides and local businesses are in need of revitalization.
In terms of concrete measures, the German capital envisions the following:
By providing rapid and effective measures to tackle the crisis, the local government of Berlin proves to be a reliable partner to both citizens and businesses operating in the urban area.
Tenants of non-residential business premises can submit an application for a 30% discount until 31 May
The results of a study on the idea will be presented on Friday, 9 April
Thanks to grand-scale support on part of the European Investment Bank
The Thespian Robot will portray the Czech city as one that is fun and innovative
The cutting-edge technology was purchased with funds from the ERDF
Conference on the Future of Europe sets up a new digital platform
At least, as far as Barcelona’s public transport is concerned
Starting on 19 April, it will be freely open for viewing
"Education for Sustainable development" will help stakeholders in finding non-formal education partners
A new men’s club for pensioners is expected to launch in the Danish city of Odense
"Education for Sustainable development" will help stakeholders in finding non-formal education partners
The Thespian Robot will portray the Czech city as one that is fun and innovative
Europa Nostra proposes a Green Paper that details how to achieve that
Its motto is ‘beautiful, sustainable, together’
Let the EU Commission know about examples, ideas and even feelings regarding the future design of our lives
Interview with Simona Petkova, Policy Assistant at Unit C4 –Digital Education, Directorate-General Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission
An interview with the mayor of Lucena in Spain
Interview with the Mayor of Courcelles, Belgium