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Newsletter 2/2010

  • Editorial

    centrope.news. Developing a new form of co-operation among 14 countries is the central objective of the Danube Strategy. The articles in this issue of our Newsletter outline how CENTROPE regions have already started to work on common strategies in utilising the economic potential of the Danube. At the same time and equally importantly, the protection of its natural resources calls for transnat... more >>>

  • Territorial coverage of the Danube Area Strategy

    Fourteen countries & one river. The new EU strategy for the Danube Region. The kick-off was pretty unspectacular: "The European Council invites the Commission to present by the end of 2010 an EU Strategy for the Danube Region," was the succinct statement in the final document of the Council Summit of June 2009. In July 2010 the Commission presented a first draft for this strategy whi... more >>>

  • The Danube in CENTROPE - A view from above

    Why a Danube Strategy? And what can CENTROPE contribute? The Commission’s view. By linking 14 countries the Commission’s Strategy for the Danube area aims for a new form of cooperation without creating new institutions or bureaucracy. CENTROPE, which has developed the spirit of cooperation over many years can serve as an excellent example and important partner. more >>>

  • Cruising and crossing the Danube

    Waterway Danube. Environmental friendliness and efficiency make inland navigation an attractive transport mode. The intensified use of waterways is in line with the objectives of European transport and environmental policies. Of course, the ace up CENTROPE’s sleeve is the Danube. more >>>

  • Untouched backwaters - a natural retention area for floods

    Joining forces in flood protection. There are no borders for water. Again during summer 2010, the necessity of transnational efforts in preventing and handling floodings became evident. South Moravia actively engages in cooperation projects that concentrate on cross-border management of CENTROPE waterways. more >>>

  • The white-tailed sea-eagle is a keystone species for biodiversity along the Danube. Photographer: Hoyer

    Border-free conservation along the Danube. Along its 2888 km run, the River Danube crosses different climate zones, and is therefore home to a remarkably diverse flora and fauna. At the same time, the Danube is one of the ten most endangered rivers in the world. A new national park is planned. more >>>

  • Efforts are needed to keep it like this

    Sufficient drinking water to safeguard the future of CENTROPE. The European Parliament notes that around one fifth of the EU's population lives in countries experiencing stress on their water resources. The total economic impact of drought at the EU level over the last 30 years is estimated at EUR 100 billion. Thus water protection and better use of drinking water in the Danube basin are among... more >>>

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