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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
The International Forum on Economic Transformation of Coal Regions will take place on 25 September
Remote workers will have to settle in Extremadura for a minimum of 2+1 years in order to get the full amount
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
It’s already legal in Schleswig-Holstein and possibly soon in Hamburg
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
The same goes for 5G coverage but that complete rate will be achieved already in 2025
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
The mayor of the city, Anne Hidalgo, believes that the memory of the Games should stay on in some way, others aren’t so sure
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
For many years, Molenbeek’s reputation was linked to terrorism, but now it wants to show the world that it has turned a new page
Silesia is known as the industrial heart of the country, but its regional government wants to engender a new awareness among the youngest
The reasons behind this move are varying
Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion
It marks the street spots that have recorded the highest number of incidents
2020 European Week of Regions and Cities, Source: European Week of Regions and Cities on Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
One of the largest forums on regional policy is expected to attract a record number of visitors over the next 3 weeks
Starting today, the European Week of Regions and Cities invites us to its 18th edition. And just like 2020 was different than anything we have seen lately, the major European event on regional policy promises to be like no other in history, but in a good way.
Two main changes will dominate this year’s event – first, it will be available entirely online, second – it will extend for three weeks instead of just one, each focusing on a different topic. See what is in for you over the period of 5-22 October.
The opening week will be dedicated to the various ways to empower citizens. Local and regional governments, but also organisations will tell about their successful experience in forming better local democracy.
The European Commission will explain how it communicates the Green and Digital Recovery and in particular – the corporate communication campaign around #NextGenerationEU and how the plan reached citizens in the uncertain coronavirus-dominated times. Follow the first seven days starting from today at 11:30 CET.
The days in the middle will focus on the core of each Week of Regions and Cities – cohesion policy and cooperation. It will see the inauguration of the first EU Annual Regional and Local Barometer, debated by CoR President, Apostolos Tzitzikostas and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
This week also involves the official opening of the event on 12 October and its closing on 15 October with the participation of Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms and CoR President Tzitzikostas. The Citizens' Dialogues which are public debates between European Commissioners and moderators are not to miss on the same evening.
Finally, make sure to follow the launch of the Quality of life in European cities report 2020 on 13 October.
The event will conclude with four days dedicated to environmental policies. This final conference week can be regarded as a separate but connected event, with a high-level opening ceremony streamed from Lisbon, instead of Brussels, on 19 October.
The green week will focus on global biodiversity and will feature the participation of Commissioners Sinkevičius (Environment, Oceans and Fisheries) and Ferreira, as well as the Mayor of Lisbon and national officials. Among topics like funding for green transition and circularity and sustainable mobility, this week will demonstrate how cities can be a platform for green innovation.
If you are already puzzled about how to combine your busy schedule with the essential items on the agenda, here is an overview of the main sessions, and a link to the full programme to choose from.
At the time of publishing this article, the registration for the first week dealing with the topic of Empowering Citizens is closed. However, if you are interested in Cohesion and Cooperation and Green Europe, you have until 7 and 14 October respectively to register.
Discover the full programme and registration information on the official event page and follow TheMayor.EU for an overview of the most important developments.
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
The same goes for 5G coverage but that complete rate will be achieved already in 2025
The Danube Delta municipality is to surround itself with even more nature
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion
Silesia is known as the industrial heart of the country, but its regional government wants to engender a new awareness among the youngest
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital
