NEW OBSERVATORY : Monday, June 2nd, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Joana Gouveia Loureiro & Miguel Fonseca, Institutional and International Affairs Officers, Municipality of Coimbra (Portugal)
Nuska Gajšek, Mayor of Ptuj (Slovenia)
Martina C. Trummer, City of Salzburg (Austria) – Walk of Modern Art
Julien Letourneur, City of Cahors (France) – Cahors Juin Jardins & Blues Festival
Sintive Frederika, City of Arles (France) – International Photography Festival
The European Observatory was launched on February 8, 2024 at the European Parliament. It comprises 5 different themes: Town center management, trade, crafts and markets, Logistics and last-mile delivery, Culture and animation, Housing and urban life, Urban planning and sustainable mobility.
The European Observatory for Culture and Animation is co-chaired by Miguel FONSECA, city councillor of Coimbra, Portugal, and Nuska GAJSEK, mayor of Ptuj, Slovenia.
Culture and animation are vital to city centers, attracting visitors, stimulating the local economy and creating jobs. They foster a sense of community and belonging, strengthen a town’s identity and preserve its cultural heritage. Cultural events and activities make downtowns dynamic and lively, enhancing residents’ quality of life and promoting social interaction. What’s more, they bolster tourist appeal and encourage new investment in the region, contributing to the overall development and sustainability of the urban environment.
