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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
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The French mayor believes that machismo remains strong in politics today, but it is up to women to make their voices heard. Read more.
Nathalie Appéré was born in 1975 in Ploemeur. She has two children. She graduated with a HEI diploma in Public Action and Territories from the Institute of Political Studies of Rennes. Adhering to the Socialist Youth Movement and the Socialist Party in 1995, from 2010 to 2014 she is Vice-President of the National Council of Cities. President of the National Agency for Housing, Member of Parliament for the second constituency of Ille-et-Vilaine between 2012 and 2017 and Mayor of Rennes since 2014.
Do you think that women's voice in politics is sufficiently valued in today's critical conversations?
In France, several successive laws have established parity in municipal councils, departmental councils and regional councils. The increasing presence of women in these local executives has gradually made their voices heard.
Still, much work remains to be done: there are only 18% women in executives, where parity is not mandatory, and only 16% of mayors are women.
Sexism is still very present in politics, where many women are regularly confronted with machismo. I believe that it is now up to the women themselves to make a commitment to make their voices heard and to destroy the glass ceiling under which we sometimes want to keep them.
In your opinion, what quality, inherent only to women, makes them good leaders?
I do not wish to fall into essentialist discourses. I do not believe there is biological determinism in the way politics is done. Current knowledge, both in the field of neuroscience and anthropology, should allow us to deconstruct such representations. Being a woman or a man is secondary. What matters most is work and personal qualities.
What does your typical working day look like?
It starts with family moments, before I leave for the City Hall or in the field where I have meetings scheduled all day long. Evenings are often devoted to events with the women and men of Rennes. Weekends too, although I try to keep time for my children. Being a mayor is exciting, but it is also an important task, a daily commitment. But the reconciliation of personal and professional life is a difficulty that all women encounter, whether they are mayors or not.
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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Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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