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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
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But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
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Saarbrucken is the capital of Saarland, the smallest German state that is not also a city, Source: Depositphotos
Officials in Germany's second poorest state say this is the only way to keep up with the national green agenda
Officials in Saarland, one of the poorest states in Germany, announced their intention to set up a 3-billion-euro transformation fund. The idea came after last week the state’s Prime Minister, Anke Rehlinger, and the Minister of Finance, Jakob von Weizsäcker, went to Berlin to talk to the German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz and to ask for help with their sustainable energy transition.
Indeed, the Saarland Prime Minister explained that the rapid transition towards sustainable energy by 2045 was a herculean feat for her state in particular. She pointed out that with the war in Ukraine and the rapid break with natural gas Germany is pushing for, decarbonising the state would be practically impossible.
The 3-billion-euro debt would be used up by the year 2035, however, the local government say that they would not be able to pay it back until 2075. Nevertheless, they insist that this is a crucial source of investment for the sustainable transition of the state.
Today, Rehlinger and Weizsäcker published an article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine, outlining their idea for creating a sort-of debt fund of 3 billion euros. The funds would be used until 2035 with the aim of investing in the state’s energy transition, especially in industry, job retention, job creation and energy.
This is because, as state Prime Minister Rehlinger put it, Saarland cannot afford to take part in a lot of EU and German Federal funding, because they require a portion of the investment to be provided by the local government.
With the transformation fund, the state would be able to take on more development projects and catch up to other, wealthier German states and regions. As Rehlinger put it, Saarland must not be left behind.
Saarland was the state with the second lowest GDP in Germany in 2021, after the city of Bremen, according to the German Federal Statistical Office. It contributes only about 1.2% of Germany’s total GDP. Additionally, it has an economy centred around coal, iron and steel production and agriculture, which are sectors all heavily affected by the sustainability transition.
This is why local authorities need to figure out how to initiate a strong sustainability transition, or the whole state risks losing jobs in industries that are rapidly approaching redundancy if they do not decarbonise.
Authorities also pointed out that such a large public debt would burden the local administration and the taxpayers a lot, as they wouldn't be able to pay it back before 2075.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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