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METREX Newsletter 'January 2008' |
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The 6th edition of the METREX newsletter Metrexchange 'January 2008' now avaliable. |
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Metrexchange 6 |
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METREX 2008 Draft Calendar |
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There are some uncertainties with the current dates and events, however this outlines the possible programme for 2008. |
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METREX 2008 Draft Calendar |
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METREX ESPON Discussion Note |
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ESPON is the European network of research institutions in spatial planning and development. ESPON concluded at 10-year programme of research in 2006 and held a Seminar with practitioners and users in Bonn in June. METREX was invited to attend and presented 6 issues for possible inclusion in the future 2007-2013 ESPON research programme. These have now been formally presented to ESPON in a Discussion Note. |
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METREX ESPON Discussion Note |
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DustConf 2007 - How to improve air quality |
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International Conference in Maastricht, The Netherlands 23-24 April 2007. The focus will be on technical measures and options for local
governments to control emissions. |
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3rd announcement.pdf |
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Talents, Tolerance, Technology – The METROPOLITAN FUTURE of Europe |
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Joint event of METREX, Verband Region Stuttgart and Hamburg Metropolitan Region on 7 March 2006 in order to highlight the role of metropolitan regions in the Lisbon Process and the need to focus on them as drivers of growth and innovation in Europe. Furthermore, it will explore strands of action for exploiting the potentials of the metropolitan future of Europe.
Location: Committee of the Regions, Brussels (Belgium) |
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Invitation and Programme.pdf I TTT Findings.pdf |
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Resolution on noise caused by rail freight traffic |
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METREX calls on the European Parliament, the responsible Ministers of the Member States and the European Commission to take action in order to address the noise emissions caused by rail freight traffic. |
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European Commission Response |
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Brussels Open Days |
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METREX, Roger Read make presentation at 'Brussels Open Days'. |
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Open Days.ppt I Open Days Small.ppt |
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METREX meets Brussels networks |
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Participants discussed the recognition of the Urban and Metropolitan
dimension in the drafts of the Future Structural Funds as well as in the
future of the FP 7. |
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METREX meets Brussels networks.pdf |
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METREX and the Committee of the Regions agree on closer
cooperation |
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Both agreed, that the Regions have an urgent interest in promoting the renewed Lisbon Agenda. |
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METREX and COR agree.pdf |
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Consultation with DG Regio |
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The future of structural funds after 2006 was the issue of a consultation of
METREX and representatives of Directorate General Regional Policy of the
European Commission. |
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Consultation with DG Regio.pdf |
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Opinions on the Lisbon Strategy |
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The EESC and the Committee of the Regions rieviews on the Lisbon Strategy |
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COR opinion I EESC opinion |
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METREX positions on Structural Funds acknowledged |
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The METREX General Assembly had unanimously decided upon a Position Paper on recommendations to the Commission, the member states, the European Parliament and other target groups for future structural funds |
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METREX Structural Funds.pdf |
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EESC Opinion on European Metropolitan Areas |
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Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on European Metropolitan Areas: socio-economic implications for Europe's future |
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