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Germany Moves To Protect Threatened Nightclubs By Recognizing Them As Cultural Venues

Germany is taking a major step toward protecting its nightlife industry. Last week, the country's federal cabinet approved proposed changes to building regulations that would formally recognize nightclubs as cultural and artistic venues rather than entertainment businesses, a move designed to make it harder for developers to displace clubs through redevelopment projects.

Germany Moves To Protect Threatened Nightclubs By Recognizing Them As Cultural Venues

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Germany is taking a major step toward protecting its nightlife industry.

Last week, the country's federal cabinet approved proposed changes to building regulations that would formally recognize nightclubs as cultural and artistic venues rather than entertainment businesses, a...

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Germany is taking a major step toward protecting its nightlife industry. Last week, the country's federal cabinet approved proposed changes to building regulations that would formally recognize nightclubs as cultural and artistic venues rather than entertainment businesses, a move designed to make it harder for developers to displace clubs through redevelopment projects.

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Germany is taking a major step toward protecting its nightlife industry.

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