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This book assesses the processes and outcomes of international urban networks in Europe from 2007 to the present day. Focusing on Greece in particular, it examines 164 municipalities involved in more than 250 European city networks to shed light on the various factors that affect cities’ capacities to act as international actors. The book demonstrates that the participation of Greek municipalities in European city networks has entailed changes to local political structures, policies and procedures, as well as the strengthening of a ‘European’ identity and the creation of long-term...

The British Labour Party has had a troubled relationship with Europe throughout the post-war period in the 20th century. Despite the enduring policy differences, the anti-European biased Gaitskell's cry God for England and -a thousand years of history-, Foot's Little Englanderism, Jenkins' quest for -a special role- for his country and Blair's equally Europhile vision of a -Europe of separate identities-, they all seem to have in common an adherence to the nation-state and a mutual dislike of Britain being sucked into a European superstate. Bearing in mind the policy inconsistencies, this...

The new EU Programming Period 2014-2020 holds lots of opportunities to fund innovative ideas and projects. The architecture of European direct grants (European competitive programmes) continues to offer a wide range of funding opportunities in the EU member states but also a series of obligations for the beneficiaries and project coordinators during the whole project life cycle. Dr. Antonios Karvounis, a certified Project Manager (PMP(r)), member of management and evaluation committees (since 2006), national contact point, trainer and expert on European Programmes at the Hellenic Ministry of...

The 'creative cities' paradigm sets out a place that is imaginative comprehensively. It has a creative bureaucracy, creative individuals, organizations, schools, universities and much more. The key to restoring long-term growth is our ability to innovate. By investing smart, local governments can buffer the downturn, accelerate recovery and lay the foundations for strong and sustainable growth. Innovation has never been more important for local authorities. In this context, while councils are grappling to cope with recession and the impact of financial crisis worldwide, this book, on the one...