Posts Tagged ‘Thessaloniki’

Governing Large Cities after the Financial Crisis

Growing democracy deficit and quickly shrinking public budgets : European cities react very differently on these circumstances. Many look for innovations and show more flexibility towards population claims, in some others progressive new mayors are elected, while some even strengthen authoritarian policies. With over 700 participants, plenary discussions and 19 parallel tracks the AESOP’2015 Congress […]

By Ivan Tosics, on October 22nd, 2015 at 21:20

Refreshing Perspectives on Job Creation

“With most European countries experiencing a sustained period of slow growth, it’s clear that the scarring effects of the global crisis have left their deepest mark on the young. In Mediterranean countries in particular, it is reported that youth unemployment rates exceed 50%. There is talk of a ‘lost generation’ of jobless people – lacking […]

By URBACT, on July 3rd, 2015 at 18:09