The New Hansa as a Form of Politics of Memory of the Member Cities
The New Hansa as a Form of Politics of Memory of the Member Cities

Summary/Abstract: The paper’s main objective is to determine whether the New Hansa is a form of the Politics of Memory for cities. In the paper, the author proposes a definition of the Politics of Memory and analyses the characteristics of the medieval and modern Hansa. Separate sections analyse the old and new Hansa, and describe the discussion on the Politics of Memory in the context of paradiplomacy, especially city diplomacy. Altogether, these reflections lead to comparisons of the organisations and conclusions about the selective nature of the New Hansa in relation to its legendary predecessor. Nevertheless, the New Hansa has specific core features – such as the deliberate use of legacy, brand-oriented actions and education – that make this urban network an excellent example of the Politics of Memory implemented by municipal governments.

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