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"How to retain young people in Coimbra?": City opens debate to the public

Notícias de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 10:56

The city of Coimbra will promote a new Citizens' Assembly dedicated to the question "How to retain young people in Coimbra?". This is an initiative that aims to involve the public in the debate about one of the main challenges facing the city.

The central question of this event is "How to retain young people in Coimbra?", highlighting concerns about the exodus of young people to other cities or countries in search of professional and academic opportunities.

The Citizens' Assembly is a form of democratic participation that allows citizens to contribute their opinions and suggestions on issues affecting the local community. The event aims to gather input from the population to find solutions to this problem.

Why this matters

Readers in Coimbra are directly affected by this issue, as the loss of young population has an impact on local services, the economy, and the city's dynamism. The Citizens' Assembly offers residents the opportunity to actively participate in finding solutions to a problem facing many inland cities in the country.

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