Press Release: Sharing European cities’ experience with the world: Commissioner Hahn attends World Urban Forum in Medellin

European Union Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn travelled to Latin America on 5-6 April 2014 to participate in the most important meeting point of urban policymakers worldwide.

Commissioner Hahn represented the European Union at the high-profile event, where he shared the lessons learnt in Europe's cities when tackling the common global challenges of pollution, poverty, sustainable mobility and social equity. The invitation to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) event in Medellin, Columbia came as Commissioner Hahn prepared to unveil a communication on a European Urban Agenda.

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ESO: Background information: Urban Forum: Commissioner Hahn challenges cities to deliver more on growth and jobs http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-urban-forum-commissioner-hahn-challenges-cities-to-deliver-more-on-growth-and-jobs/

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