It is called Poiana Inimii - "Heart’s Glade" - and it is one of the most unusual glades in Romania. It has a heart shape which can be clearly seen from the opposite slope. A glade is a clearing, an open space in a forest, and this one is in the process of being recognised as a protected area. It is also used as a symbol by Alba County Council in promoting local tourism, in an … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
COP21: Regions need to be included in climate talks
Eva Hallström, Värmland (SE), AER member and rapporteur at the COP21 "It is a great privilege for me to attend one of the world's most anticipated and topical events of the year; the stakes are as high as the expectations for the upcoming COP21 in Paris. Although much media attention and focus will be turned towards the leaders of national governments, regional actors will … [Read more...]
AER President at French Senate
After the AER General Assembly and Bureau and before the AER event at the COP21, Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, has been invited at a conference on the future of the welfare state and the role of regions in Europe by the Jean Lecanuet think tank. This conference will take place at the French Senate. Together with senator Yves Pozzo di Borgo, economist Nicolas Bouzou, philosophers, … [Read more...]
Invitation: European Maritime Day 18-19 May 2016
João Aguir Machado, Director General of DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and Aleksi Rendall, Mayor of Turku, are happy to invite you to the European Maritime Day Conference (EMD). The conference will take place on 18-19 May 2016 in Turku, Finland and will be followed by activities for the general public on 20-22 May, such as a Maritime Concert with the Turku Philharmonic … [Read more...]
Call for a white paper on rurality
Together with the European Countryside Movement (ECM) and their other partners, the Assembly of European Regions calls for the production of a White Paper on rurality by the European Commission as an urgent need for the success of the broader European project and the well-being of its inhabitants. 8 keys to understand this urgent need: The territorial importance of … [Read more...]
EU funding for innovation procurements
Innovation procurement can drive the R&D and deployment of innovative solutions from the demand side through respectively pre-commercial procurement (PCP) and public procurement of innovative solutions (PPI). This can speed up public sector modernisation and open new market opportunities for companies in Europe. Coordination and support actions typically support procurers … [Read more...]
AER meetings maintained in Brussels next week
Following the increase in security measures over the week end in Brussels, we are in touch with the relevant authorities. The Committee of the Regions where our meetings will take place next week is operating normally today. All companies, public administrations and European institutions are also open and working. There is therefore no plan of canceling our GA and Bureau … [Read more...]
Erasmus+ programme guide is out!
The Erasmus+ programme guide has just been published, it is available in English only. Beware the deadline for candidacies is now 2 february 2016 at noon. The guide is a tool for anybody who would like to have a thorough knowledge of what the Erasmus+ Programme is about. This document is mainly addressed to those who wish to be: participating organisations: meaning those … [Read more...]
Highlight the most deserving MEPs
For the 12th consecutive year, the Parliament Magazine organizes the MEP Awards, a unique occasion to celebrate the work and achievements of the Members of the European Parliament across a range of policy areas. Wishing to highlight the personalities whose work has served the interests of our regions over the past year, AER contributes each year by selecting the most deserving … [Read more...]
Energy transition: rural areas & the smart revolution
Melville Kendal, Chairman of the AER working group on energy and climate change was in Barcelona on 18 November on the occasion of the Smart City Expo World Congress to present the AER report "Rurality and regional development: Unlocking our territories’ economic and social potential". The event, which gathers thousands of participants each year, featured an experts panel … [Read more...]
Cities and Regions at COP21: Leading from the Front with Equity and Inclusion
Saturday, December 5, 2015 3:00 - 5:00 pm Speakers Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City, Utah; Former President, National League of Cities Mayor Kasim Reed (MMF '00), Atlanta, Georgia Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli, President, Assembly of European Regions President of Assembly of European Regions Member Region (TBC) Clarence Anthony, Executive Director, National League of Cities, … [Read more...]
Public opinion about the EU in the European regions
The Eurobarometer’s survey offers a very detailed (and mainly pessimistic) view of the European public opinion at regional level in 2015. It has been published in October under the title: “Public opinion in the EU regions“. The survey was realised by interviewing citizens aged 15+ from all the 28 EU member States and living in one of the 209 considered European regions (a mix … [Read more...]
Project & EU Funding Manager (Closed)
Are you a funding guru, experienced in project management and natural salesperson? Have you successfully set up and managed EU co-funded projects? Not afraid of numbers? Do you have experience in finding sponsors and partners from the private sector? Do you want to work in a small, dynamic, international team with a wide-range of responsibilities? If so, you may be our project … [Read more...]
“Peace for Paris”
As AER President I wish to express the solidarity of European regions with the French people following the tragic Paris events. Although barbaric attacks multiply in Europe and across the world, the unity and determination of regional leaders to fight for tolerance, freedom and peace will prevail. Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli A letter was addressed to the region of Ile-de-France on … [Read more...]
AER contributing to historic COP21 meeting
Once again AER will be present at a climate change milestone, the COP21 meeting to take place in Paris in December. Together with the German Marshall Fund and the National League of Cities, AER is organising a meeting at Paris Cityhall on 5 December afternoon in the framework of the Climate Summit for Local Leaders. Together with speakers such as the mayors of Atlanta, … [Read more...]