Strasbourg, Alsace (FR), 19 December 2013 The President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, continues her trip around French regions, accompanied by the Vice-President Magnus Berntsson, and the Secretary General Pascal Goergen. After Strasbourg-Alsace and Lyon-Rhône-Alpes, her third stage was Montpellier, where she met today with the President of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
AER-FREREF joint declaration on Life Long Learning
Joint Declaration of AER and FREREF Implementation of the 2014-2020 European Lifelong Learning Programmes (Use Pop out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Building more inclusive regions
Valencia, Generalitat Valenciana (ES), 13 December 2013 Social inclusion is not a new, revolutionary topic or a recent challenge that our society and political systems have do deal with. Yet, as the drivers for social exclusion are manifold and their consequences have been exacerbated by the crisis, the issue has become increasingly topical. 90 regional representatives … [Read more...]
AER background note on Social Inclusion
Social inclusion – What is it and what solutions for the regions? An Introduction for Regional Policy-makers Social inclusion is not some new, revolutionary topic or some last-minute challenge that our society and political systems have do deal with. Yet, social inclusion remains a topical issue that has taken growing proportions with the different waves of migration, and … [Read more...]
Newsletter n°14 (Dec. 2013)
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Ukraine turns away from the EU Association Agreement, but there is hope at regional level!
Brussels (B), 28 November 2013 The Eastern Partnership, being discussed at the current summit of Heads of States taking place in Vilnius (LT), has been the European Union’s uttermost important foreign Policy initiative for the last months. Many hopes have been put into this summit, foreseeing it to be the event, shaping relations between the EU and its Eastern Neighbours for … [Read more...]
AER welcomes the adoption of the MFF and funding programmes
But deeply regrets that the budget dedicated to regional policy will no longer suffice to respond to our challenges. Brussels (B), 21 November 2013 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the Multi-annual Financial Framework following months of intense negotiations, which shows the undeniable added value of the Parliament’s … [Read more...]
Graphic charter
About the AER logos The AER logo comes in three different versions: the main logo in English (most commonly used) the acronym in 3 languages the logotype in 5 languages Each logo comes in three formats (EPS, JPG, PNG) and in a "picture" version for backgrounds that are not plain white. Instructions on the use of the logos: The preferred logo is the … [Read more...]
YRN recommendations on the role of education in inclusive society
Sfantu Gheorghe, Covasna (RO), 14-17 November 2013 During the plenary meeting of the AER Youth Regional Network, which took place in Covasna (RO) from 14 to 17 November 2013, participants discussed the role of education in inclusive society. In this context, workshops had been organised on different topics, namely : - Developing Inclusive Education systems - The … [Read more...]
AER and AEBR : joining forces on rural and urban challenges
Cross-border Urban and Rural integrated areas - Challenges and Chances" was the topic of the annual AEBR conference which took place in Liège (B) on the 7th of November and to which AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli was invited as a keynote speaker. Together with Danuta Hübner, MEP and Chair of the Regional Development Committee of the European Parliament, and other high … [Read more...]
Plenary session of Committee 1 – preparing 2014
One of the major events in the Committee 1 calendar, the Autumn Plenary Session gathered in Brussels on 6 November. During this fruitful meeting key steps were taken to strengthen Committee 1: The Committee 1 Presidium was reinforced through the election of Kenneth Backgård, Norrbotten (SE), Vice-President for Rural Development, Energy and … [Read more...]
AER and CIRCOM Regional sign partnership agreement
On 6 November 2013, The Assembly of European Regions and CIRCOM Regional signed a partnership agreement concerning exchange of expertise in themedia field at the Press Club in Brussels. This agreement was signed by AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, and Jacques Briquemont, President of CIRCOM Regional. Founded in 1973, CIRCOM Regional (European Association of Regional … [Read more...]
AER continues its information cycle on European funding
Which funding sources for which topics from 2014 onwards? The question is at the heart of the AER information cycle on European funding, which kicked-off in September, and was pursued at the occasion of two sessions, held on 29 October in Strasbourg and on 5 November in Brussels. Information session on funding opportunities for youth-related projects The objective was to … [Read more...]
What has become of them? Former winners of AER Innovation Award!
Health care in Noord-Brabant (NL), cluster policy in Lower-Austria (A), youth entrepreneurship in Wielkopolska (PL), Industrial policy in Västra Götaland (S), open innovation in Tampere (FIN), public sector modernisation in Slaskie (PL). 5 countries, 6 regions, 6 policy areas where innovation has made the difference and that the AER was the first to acknowledge as pioneers. On … [Read more...]
Regions on the path to reinventing Europe through Innovation
Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale (B), 6 November 2013 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered members of its Committee ‘Economy and Regional development’ together with various stakeholders in Brussels, for a three day-programme of events around the topic of innovation. The aim was to exchange on how regions can further enhance their role as key actors in shaping virtuous … [Read more...]
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