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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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