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How Europe can reshape its cities to boost vibrancy, resilience and climate action
Many of Europe's built environment is already in place, but cities can improve their resilience and vibrancy through balanced and efficient space use.
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia: 1983, Bachelor's degree in Economics; 1989, Master's degree in Economics; 1993, PhD in Economics. 1983-84, Economic Analyst, former SDK (APP) Agency, Kranj; 1984-87, Assistant Director, Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, Ljubljana; 1988-93, Senior Researcher, Institute for Economic Research, Ljubljana; 1993-2001, Director, Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, Ljubljana; 1998, Head of Negotiating Team for the Accession of Slovenia to the European Union; 2000, Acting Director, Government Office for European Affairs; 2001-02, Minister Councillor, Prime Minister's Cabinet; since 2002, Minister for European Affairs of Slovenia.
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