8th Cities Conference: from Lisbon to Göteborg, Europe's major cities at the heart of the European political project
- On: 11.09.2008
- In: Paris, Hotel de Ville
The French Mayors Association (AMGVF) will hold the 8th Cities Conference on Thursday 11 September 2008 at Paris City Hall (Hôtel de Ville). Entitled "From Lisbon to Göteborg, cities make Europe strong!", this event will bring together some 800 European elected officials to debate the role of European cities in the construction of Community policy.
The Lisbon and Göteborg Strategies aim to make the European Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010. Based on sustainable economic growth and greater social cohesion, they represent major issues for Europe's large cities.
Able to prepare the transition towards a knowledge-based economy and society, and as key players in sustainable urban development and the fight against social exclusion, Europe's major cities are ideally placed to achieve these European objectives by implementing an integrated approach to development.
The 8th Cities Conference will bring together on a single day some 800 European elected officials to affirm their pivotal role in the construction of European policy.
Debates focusing on competitiveness, social cohesion and strict environmental standards will provide an opportunity for the elected officials to discuss the values that form the basis of a European economic and social model.
- Updated: 28.10.2008
