Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim Mannheim, the second largest city in Germany’s federal state of Baden-Württemberg, has turned its cultural and creative sectors into drivers of urban development, with music taking center stage. Matthias Rauch, Head of Cluster Creative Economy at the City of Mannheim, was in Bucharest for the East European Music Conference 2026 and spoke to Romania Insider about the city’s transformation since recognizing the importa... Sursa: Romania Insider https://www.romania-insider.com/matthias-rauch-nighttime-economy-jun-2026