The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, delivered the first State of the Union speech before the European Parliament. Among other issues, he addressed the migration crisis stating that the is no other alternative for the EU than to act. He reminded MEPs that "Europe has made make the mistake in the past of distinguishing between Jews, Christians, Muslims. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Because semantics matter: migrant, refugee, asylum seeker, lets use the right words
Migrant vs. refugee: What's the difference? (CNN) The difference between a migrant and a refugee marks a crucial distinction for European countries receiving new arrivals. Refugees, as defined under the 1951 Refugee Convention, are entitled to basic rights under international law, including the right not to be immediately deported and sent back into harm's way. "The … [Read more...]
(More or less) Frequently Asked Questions
Who are you? AER is a network of regional politicians, governments and administrations that is fostering transnational and interregional exchange of knowhow, expertise and contacts in order to improve the policy making in regions and beyond. AER believes that successful regions make a successful Europe. What do you want to achieve? Our mission is to • Create regions that … [Read more...]
How European countries are affected by the refugee crisis
Which Countries Are Under the Most Strain in the European Migration Crisis? (New York Times) The United Nations forecasts that 3,000 migrants a day – many fleeing wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria – will pour into the Balkans, trying to reach Western Europe in the next few months. So far, the burden to absorb them has been unevenly distributed. Read the full article from … [Read more...]
Newsletter n°29 (Sep. 2015)
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Every 10th salmon eaten is produced in Nordland. No other region produces that much!
No other region produces that much! The Nordland County is a member of AER from Norway. Learn more about Nordland fylkeskommune and tell us what is special about YOUR region! … [Read more...]
Angela Merkel’s humane stance on immigration is a lesson to us all
Merkel: Being the country to which so many want to migrate should be a source of pride, she says. She wants to keep Germany and Europe open, to welcome legitimate asylum seekers in common humanity, while doing her very best to stop abuse and keep the movement to manageable proportions. Which demands a European-wide response. So far, her electorate and her press back … [Read more...]
The role of European Regions in 2015
Foreword Early 2014, as the new programming period is starting, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) decides to look into the role that regional authorities play in European politics and in Europe in general. To what extent is the subsidiarity principle implemented in European countries? Have Regions seen their competences and influence developed in the last years? How … [Read more...]
AER YouTube Channel
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Positions for seconded regional officers at the AER Secretariat (now closed)
General information AER is all year long looking for AER member regions, willing to second a regional officer to work at the AER Strasbourg (F) or Brussels (B) office for a minimum period of 12 months. The regional seconded officer (SRO) will be employed by his/her administration of origin but work on AER dossiers. The SRO's employer … [Read more...]
Commissioner Hahn at Western Balkan conference
At the Western Balkans Summit Business Breakfast in Vienna, Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement, shared his views on the future development of the Western Balkans. Across the region we see an increasing re-engagement in the reform process. Despite persisting risks and high uncertainties, growth prospects seem now to be much better than … [Read more...]
Spotlight on young researchers to boost energy efficiency and biomass
Dedicated to the next generation of professionals and experts, the two conference tracks present the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of biomass and energy efficiency. The Young Researchers Conference is held on 24-25 February 2016 in the context of the World Sustainable Energy Days 2016 in Wels/Austria. With more than 750 participants from over 50 … [Read more...]
AER opens office in Dnipropetrovsk
Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER President, inaugurated the AER office in Dnipropetrovsk (UA) and signed the MoU with the regional council. Dr Bozatli stated "The office will be the promoter of the regional management best practices in Dnipropetrovsk, as well as an important factor in attracting financial resources of European funds to Dnipropetrovsk. Through this initiative, … [Read more...]
France prepares for new regions
The National Assembly and Senate have adopted the draft bill on the new territorial structure of the country after a first agreement from the Joint Committee on the text on 16 July. This represents the 3rd part of the territorial reform instigated by President Hollande. Decentralisation allows the transfer of administrative competences from the State to local authorities. … [Read more...]
International Vienna
The City of Vienna (AT) recently published a report focusing on its international activities in 2014. Vienna "has worked for socially and ecologically sustainable development, ensuring the competitive standing of the city both nationally and internationally and winning international recognition in Europe and beyond", said Dr. Michaël HÄUPL, Mayor and Governor of Vienna. Have a … [Read more...]
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