Norway is a constitutional monarchy with a written constitution and a parliamentary system where the Government (Regjering) is responsible to the parliament (Storting). The Norwegian unitary state is based upon a three-level model. The authority of the local and regional bodies is allocated from the national state according to the Local Government Act. Today Norway has 19 … [Read more...]
Archives for 2018
B-solutions: call for proposals for pilot actions is launched!
The ambitious 10 points Action Plan set out in the Communication “Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions” is moving one important step forward. The Association of European Border Regions (AEBR), under the supervision of DG REGIO have prepared and launched the initiative "b-solutions", meaning a call for proposals to finance up to 20 pilot actions aiming at solving … [Read more...]
The essential guide to contributing to the work programmes
Spring is work programme definition season at AER! On the occasion of the Spring Plenary meetings in Arad, members of the three thematic Committees will decide what they would like to do together and how they will leverage regional initiatives via the network. The below elements will help you make the most of this opportunity. Rule nº1: everything is possible The main idea is … [Read more...]
New project within Erasmus+ Sport Call: interested to join?
The Basque Government (Sport and Physical Directorate) is looking for partners to take part in a project under Erasmus+ Sport Call (Collaborative Partnerships). The overall objective of this project is to increase the availability and quality of European sport related evidence and data at regional and national level. The goal is to define and develop a set of shared … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Greece: are regions weak? #RoR2017
Regions were created in Greece in 1987 in order to respond to organisational and functional requirements of the EU structural policies. Greek regions were not the expression of historically rooted regional identities. Such identities are not particularly strong in Greece (with the exception of Crete), while all over the country local identities obviously overshadow the regional … [Read more...]
Learn how to better Decarbonise your Energy Systems
By virtue of its relationship with Heat Roadmap Europe (HRE) which began at the COP23, AER would like to invite its member regions to attend a workshop on "unlocking the decarbonising potential in heating and cooling". Heating and cooling systems are at the forefront of energy policy-making at all levels of government. In improving the efficiency and sustainability of heating … [Read more...]
EEA and Norway Grant: an all new fund for interregional cooperation
AER has been looking closely to the EEA and Norway Grant since a long time ago. This grant proposes fundings on topics of interest for AER members, such as civic participation, youth unemployment and social disparities. Mutual exchange projects are traditionally set on bilateral exchanges but last year the Grant Operator started a consultation on transnational projects. AER was … [Read more...]
Look out! Come and discover Eurodyssey at the Brussels Event! (Registrations closed)
AER, together with Actiris (Brussels' regional employment service) and Brussels International, is organising a couple of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of youth mobility and employment for regional development through the medium of the Eurodyssey programme for traineeship exchanges. Wednesday 18 April / 13:00 - 18:30 (Public event) A first event, … [Read more...]
Improving school performance for children with a migrant background: partners wanted!
Would you like to join a three year project on education within the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund? Building on its longstanding work with migrants, especially in the fields of education and culture, AER is pleased to support our member - Government of Catalonia - in searching partners to complete the consortia. We wish to encourage AER members and partners to look … [Read more...]
AER: Working to Improve European Transportation Systems
AER is excited to announce it will be attending the ACI Europe's 11th Annual Regional Airports' Conference and Exhibition in Naples, Italy. Mr. Roger Esterfors, the expert on regional airports from the AER Working Group on Transports and Mobility will represent AER at the conference. ACI Europe is the European branch of Airports Council International, the only global … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Montenegro: not regions, but municipalities #RoR2017
An ancient Balkan state, Montenegro came under Ottoman control at the end of the 15th century, but became an independent kingdom from 1910 to 1918. Montenegro then joined the newly formed Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, which became the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1929. In 1991, 4 of the 6 Yugoslav republics declared independence, leaving Montenegro and Serbia to form … [Read more...]
Improving Capacity to Implement Environmental Policy: Peer 2 Peer Study Visits
Announcing EIR For years, AER members have been making strides in achieving sustainable development and pursuing progressive environmental policies. To equip regions with the knowledge needed to implement the EU's environmental standards and regulations, AER has put together numerous events and tools. Along the way, members have consistently expressed interest in exchanging … [Read more...]
#CohesionPolicyTips – Let’s work together for a stronger and more resilient cohesion policy
AER’s tips to influence: Towards a stronger and more effective Cohesion Policy beyond 2020 Over the last few weeks, we have offered small and big tips on how to approach and create a dialogue with your local and regional politicians to raise awareness on the needs of a strong more effective cohesion policy post-2020. Here are the tips! Sign the Cohesion Alliance … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Lithuania: an ongoing debate on regional reforms #RoR2017
Essentially, the definition “region” in Lithuania is associated with three types of territorial units: administrative units of the state territory of higher level – counties (apskritys); ethnocultural regions; territorial units where Lithuania’s national regional policy and the European Union’s cohesion/neighbourhood policy are implemented. Counties After the re-establishment … [Read more...]
Interreg NWE Project Ideas Lab: call for registration
The Interreg North West Europe organises a transnational Project Ideas Lab on the 28th of February in London! This event is specifically aimed at prospective applicants and will be structured around giving participants the floor to network, find new partners and develop project ideas. The NWE team will also share examples of successfully funded projects and explain … [Read more...]
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