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LSE & Bloomberg Philanthropies Expand City Leadership Initiative to 30 European Cities

30 cities from 17 European countries join the initiative. Halle (Saale), Germany, among the selected, aims to benefit from international exchange and sustainable solutions.

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LSE & Bloomberg Philanthropies Expand City Leadership Initiative to 30 European Cities

The London School of Economics (LSE) and Bloomberg Philanthropies have expanded their collaborative 'Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative'. This program aims to empower mayors and local officials with expertise to tackle municipal challenges and enhance residents' quality of life. Professor Larry Kramer, LSE's President, and Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, have expressed their commitment to supporting more cities through this initiative.

This year, 30 cities from 17 European countries have been selected, including Halle (Saale) from Germany. Alongside Halle, cities like Madrid, Dublin, Zagreb, Oslo, and Helsinki will participate. The selected leaders represent municipalities with a combined population of around 21 million residents. Professor Dr. Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School, emphasized the program's focus on supporting mayors in addressing today's pressing challenges and serving their citizens. Mayor Dr. Alexander Vogt of Halle (Saale) expressed delight in his city's participation, anticipating sustainable benefits from the international exchange. Notably, Halle (Saale) is one of three German cities selected, with Kassel and Ulm also participating.

The 'Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative' has expanded its reach, offering cost-neutral participation to more European cities. With a focus on providing expertise and training, the program seeks to equip mayors and local officials with the necessary tools to succeed in their roles and improve the lives of their citizens.

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