Motion · S5M-18358 · 25 Jul 2019

Glasgow in European Capital of Investment Top 12

Lodged by Sandra White Standard Motion 10 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow on its placement in the final 12 cities competing for the European Capital of Investment; notes that the final six cities competing for up to €1 million to scale up local innovation will be announced in September 2019; understands that the 12 cities are Antwerp, Bilbao, Bologna, Bristol, Dortmund, Espoo, Glasgow, Hamburg, London, Lyon, Nantes and Rotterdam; believes that this achievement is testament to Glasgow's diverse and growing economic environment, and considers that the placement of a Scottish city in this competition highlights the economic and civic benefits of Scotland's continued place in the EU.

Supporters (10)

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