Special Feature: 7th European Summit of Regions and Cities in Bratislava, 8-9 July 2016 ‘Invest and Connect’

Under the title 'Invest and Connect' the 7th European Summit of Regions and Cities was held in Bratislava on 8-9 July 2016 just a week after Slovakia took over the rotating six-month Presidency of the Council of the EU for the very first time. The Summit was used as a platform to find tangible solutions to the challenges facing Europe.

We need a better connected Europe which means improving investment in people, places, resources and ideas – and this must start in its regions and cities. This means giving the economy the fresh and innovative start it deserves. Through promoting entrepreneurship and making the most of EU, national, local and private funds we can overcome regional inequality, contribute to tackling broader issues such as climate change, promote community cohesion and boost competitiveness.

Also in this issue of Regions & Cities of Europe.

- Interview with Peter Pellegrini, Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic
- Interview with Jeremy Rifkin, author on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy
- Simplification of the implementation of Cohesion Policy
- Voices of business

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