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European capital of culture: "a catalyst for economic growth"
The role of creative cities in reaching the EU 2020 goals of 'smart, sustainable and inclusive growth" was highlighted by Commission President José Manuel Barroso during a conference and exhibition held on 24 March in honour of the European capital of culture's 25th anniversary.
The event attracted over 400 representatives of past, present and future EU cultural capitals and aimed at assessing the successes and impacts of the European capital of culture initiative since its launch in 1985.
EU Commissioner for culture and education, Androulla Vassiliou, who also ...
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