Nestled in a green region neighbouring Brussels, the city of Leuven has 104 000 inhabitants and over 60 000 students. It has developed its candidacy under the theme LOV2030 – human nature, with a will to include the whole surrounding region and building new connections.

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Responding to growing global divisions and tensions, the city of Nikšić chose to develop its bid around the theme of the “open city” and the concept of “čojstvo” (“being human”). Through a powerful cultural programme, the title year will be an opportunity to showcase that openness and solidarity pave the way towards positive transformation: from creativity and learning to resilience and collective wellbeing.

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