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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
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
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
On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors
Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
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Thomas Schaefer, also speaks about the need of a portal as TheMayor.eu
The young Mayor of Hemmingen, Thomas Schaefer is one of the first mayors who respond quickly to our request for an interview and accepted to tell more to our audience about his city.
What do you think about a unified platform for European municipalities and its main goal to make and keep European citizens better informed about what is taking place in the European Union?
I consider such a portal very useful. Thus, a knowledge exchange can take place and best-pratice examples can be taken over. Moreover, the European Union is often very abstract. With concrete examples, Europe can become even more tangible.
How would you describe Hemmingen briefly? What do you want our audience to know about your city?
Hemmingen is a municipality with almost 8,000 inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the state capital Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg. We live here in a prosperous region with near full employment. However, this also brings with it problems such as rising rents, hardly affordable housing and increasing traffic. Especially in the current discussion of driving bans for harmful emissions, it is important to strengthen public transport and to keep the topic of electric mobility in mind.
We are proud of the district heating supply in Hemmingen, which is generated from regenerative energy. Two biogas plants produce electricity and heat. In addition, heat is generated by a wood heating system with appropriate filters. 2,000 apartments are connected and 7,000 tons of CO² are saved.
How the portal can be useful to you? To Hemmingen and its citizens?
Europe is big and there are certainly many good ideas and already good implementations. Tюo get this information, such a portal has a good bundling function.
Do you think that a problem with accessing and gaining information exists among European citizens when trying to update their information about European policy implementation?
The information on European politics is certainly available on the Internet and, thanks to the numerous official languages, also understandable for everyone - theoretically! In practice, European policy has a complexity that needs explanation or simplification.
What will be the main goals and good practices you plan to develop for the near future?
We want to make Hemmingen even more independent of fossil fuels in the energy sector and strive for even greater self-sufficiency.
What do you think should be done to encourage the improvement of the small European cities?
At European, national and federal levels, everyone should be aware that many of the laws and measures that will be adopted will then have to be implemented at local level. I have more and more the impression that we are over-regulated and have to spend more time to meet the increasingly complex legal requirements, than to do concrete urban development and social tasks.
Find out more about Hemmingen here
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
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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