Two months after the municipal election, I am wasting my time discussing cleaning supplies and food clubs
A newly elected member of Copenhagen’s Health and Care Committee expresses frustration about the democratic decision-making processes in welfare policy.
Frankfurt Tenant Assistance: The Landlord as the Enemy Image
Frankfurt introduces vouchers for memberships in tenant associations, reflecting a perceived bias in municipal politics favoring tenants over landlords.
Refis: Piracicaba City Council unanimously approves debt negotiation bill with the city hall and rejects amendments
The Piracicaba City Council has unanimously approved a bill that establishes a Fiscal Regularization Program to allow debt negotiations with the city, while rejecting several amendments during the process.
Leaders: All of Sweden should look to Linköping as a role model
The article argues that instead of asking if municipal politicians dare to close schools and preschools due to the declining number of children, they should be asking if they dare not to close them.
The general municipal quota system is in complete stagnation
The article discusses the stagnation of the general municipal quota system in Iceland.
Car rotation in SP remains suspended this Wednesday; see when it returns
The municipal vehicle rotation in São Paulo is suspended due to Carnival and will resume on Thursday.
Casa Cuiabana Program: New List of Pre-Approved Candidates Released
The Municipal Housing and Land Regularization Office in Cuiabá has announced a new preliminary list of candidates in the Casa Cuiabana housing program, with more candidates still under review.
Focusing on the effects of labor reform, Caputo met with the UIA
The Argentine Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, met with the Industrial Union of Argentina (UIA) to discuss the impacts of labor reform, commercial openings, provincial taxes, and municipal rates.
Bobana criticizes not being allowed to speak in English at municipal council meetings
Bobana has expressed concerns over the restriction of speaking English during municipal council meetings in Iceland.
Between Closed Stadiums and Spoliated Fields, the Infrastructure Crisis Threatens Congolese Football
The Congolese football scene is in crisis due to closed stadiums and the confiscation of municipal playing fields, leading to urgent calls for policy action.
Justice denies municipality's appeal against IPTU injunction in Campo Grande
The Mato Grosso do Sul Court of Justice denied Campo Grande's municipal appeal against a preliminary injunction that maintains a 10% discount on early payment of IPTU and limits the tax increase to 5.32%.
To turn the budget page, Lecornu sets a reform agenda
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is initiating a series of reforms and a ministerial adjustment ahead of municipal elections to counter budget criticisms and demonstrate proactive governance.
There is administrative disagreement, but no crisis, says secretary about Theatro Municipal
São Paulo's Municipal Secretary of Culture, Totó Parente, asserts that there is no crisis at the Theatro Municipal, highlighting the venue's successful attendance despite claims of ideological conflict.
Municipal Housing Benefit: Ways out of the Housing Lottery
The Frankfurt CDU aims to introduce a municipal housing benefit which is a step in the right direction, though it cannot replace the need for increased housing construction.
Letter to the Editor. There is no reason to trust Uranium Minister Busch
The chairman of the Jämtland-Härjedalen Nature Conservation Association argues that the government should not revoke the current municipal uranium mining veto, as delegating scientific risk assessments to small municipalities undermines their responsibility to ensure a safe living environment for citizens.
Lula also sows doubts about states and municipalities
Brazilian state and municipal finances are under federal oversight due to a long history of fiscal irresponsibility, affecting regional governments' ability to finance their operations.