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… a paradigm of resilience The coronavirus crisis has had a global impact on economic and social life. Supply chains have been disrupted, travel has been cancelled, life … into account: Firstly, sustainability has long since ceased to be a fair-weather project , it is the key to the future viability and resilience of business models. … with commitment, even in times of crisis, takes perseverance. Regarding the public stabilisation and reconstruction measures after the coronavirus, at the …

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