
Mathias Müller, President CCI Frankfurt : Brexit Effect Less Worrying for the Economy in Hessen
The negative effects of Brexit on the overall economy in Hessen and Frankfurt-Rhine-Main will remain manageable despite the close economic ties with the UK. “In the end, Hessen should manage Brexit better than the other German federal states”, said Prof. Mathias...
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Brexit and the Metropolitan Areas : The impact on the economy of different potential Brexit outcome
The study, published by the CCI London, has an obvious focus on London and large 'metro' conurbations like Manchester and Bristol. The key conclusions are: The economy of the UK capital, London, is at immediate risk from Brexit if not handled carefully. The biggest...
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On Mobility, on metropolitan areas and on AEMC
Intervention of Jean-Yves Durance on the CEO FORUM of UITP The AEMC was founded about 10 years ago because Chambers of Commerce of metropolitan areas establish that the European institutions only talk with nations and regions but not with metropolitan areas, and this...
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND BUSINESS: EMPOWERING OUR CITIES WITH CEO FORUM
The second CEO Forum, held in Brussels (24 – 25 January, 2018) brought together the leadership of public transport organisations and the Chambers of Commerce of major global cities. This Forum was jointly organised by UITP and Transport for London and hosted by the...
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BAK S3A Briefing in Brussels
The importance of evidence-based policies in the design and implementation of a new smart specialisation strategy The purpose of the BAK Economics event on 8 January 2018 was to provide information and insights about regional analysis and smart specialisation. The...
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Berlin : urban sustainability forum
The fifth edition of the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum will take place on the 10th & 11th May 2017 in Berlin. This year’s forum will revolve around “Towards Circular Economy” and will look at the key sustainability challenges for PVC and the many...
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Brookings: election metropolitan mayors in UK
United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May’s call for a snap general election on June 8 has threatened to overshadowanother important vote that could reshape the landscape of urban leadership in England. On May 4, voters in six regions, including the large metros of...
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New website EU Urban agenda
A new dedicated interactive website for the Urban Agenda for the EU is launched! The website enables stakeholders to be informed on the Urban Agenda and its Partnerships and to actively contribute and participate in discussions. You are invited to join this community...
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Europe at night 11/03/2017
Sattelite photography at night (11-03-2017) offers the a good illustration of the urban development in Europe Source : https://twitter.com/Amazing_Maps/status/840721507210940417 Amazing Maps @Amazing_Maps 11 Mar 2017
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