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News & Events | EUI: In 2026, the Urban Agenda for the EU celebrates 10 years since its launch under the Pact of Amsterdam, a milestone that marks a decade of closer cooperation between cities, Member States and EU institutions. As part of this anniversary year, a two-day event entitled “Cities at the Core: 10 Years of the Urban Agenda for the EU and the Way Ahead” will take place, highlighting the achievements of the past decade and exploring the future of EU urban policy.
Source: News & Events | EUI Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Cities at the core Cities are essential to delivering Europe’s strategic objectives, from sustainability and competitiveness to social...
Regional Economies: Top economist Mohamed El-Erian warns of stagflation gripping the entire world economy the longer the Iran war goes on
Source: Regional Economies Author: Tristan Bove Date published: 2026-03-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The global economy has withstood plenty of turmoil in the past few years, staving off a widely predicted recession in 2022, but the...
Regional Economies: Stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas prices jump 30% to three-year high
Source: Regional Economies Author: Julia Kollewe and Graeme Wearden in London and Lauren Aratani in New York Date published: 2026-03-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The war in the Middle East has plunged financial markets into turmoil...
Regional Economies: Iran War Poses New Risk to US Economic Resilience
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A U.S. economy that has weathered a year of trade, immigration and other shocks now faces a new test likely to ratchet up uncertainty...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: The local implications of data centers for rural communities in the US
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Executive summary Market and geopolitical forces are accelerating the race to develop artificial intelligence (AI), and the...
wri.org news and views: How Can We Unlock Climate Progress in Difficult Times? Leading Experts Weigh In
Source: wri.org news and views Author: margaret.overholt@wri.org Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] How Can We Unlock Climate Progress in Difficult Times? Leading Experts Weigh In margaret.overh… Mon, 03/02/2026 -...
Regional Economies: Global Economy Faces New Strain From Iran Conflict
Source: Regional Economies Author: Malcolm Scott Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A person watches March 1 as plumes of smoke rise over the Tehran, Iran, skyline. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) March 2, 2026 10:20 AM,...
Local Economies (UK): Local authorities sitting on £9bn in developer contributions
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: The Construction Index Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) estimates that local authorities in England and Wales are now sitting on...
Combined Authorities (England): ‘A supersized planning authority but still no agreed vision for Greater Cambridge’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: newsdesk@iliffemedia.co.uk (Newsdesk Cambridge) Date published: 2026-03-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Opinion | Edward LeighThe government’s plan to create a Greater Cambridge Development...
City Economies: ‘Investment in mass rapid transit essential in making a city more liveable’
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] On his third trade mission to India recently, Andrew Barr, Minister for Tourism and Trade, Australia, and Chief Minister, Australian Capital...
News & Events | EUI: Turning a strong idea into a solid urban project takes more than inspiration. It takes time, expertise, testing
Source: News & Events | EUI Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] With the launch of Call 4 for Innovative Actions, the European Urban Initiative (EUI) is once again stepping in to support cities across...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Cambridge and Manchester Universities meet for innovation partnership
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Rhea Goel Date published: 2026-02-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The partnership intends to combine the research strengths of the two institutions, alongside their respective...