Sustainable cities and a second von der Leyen term

Last week, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as European Commission President, kicking off a mandate that will run until 2029. But what does this new term mean for urban sustainability? And is the European Green Deal safe? ICLEI Europe Senior Advocacy Expert, Goksen Sahin, joins us on the show to break down the new mandate, and explains how it will impact urban sustainability in cities and regions across Europe.

Learn more and register for the European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns (conferences.sustainablecities.eu), also known as #Aalborg2024, by visiting the conference website.

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