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A common voice for the European Regions on the Future of Europe in Linz

13 March, 2002 By Editor

A common voice for the European Regions on the Future of Europe

On 21st March 2002 in Linz (A), the Assembly of European Regions will bring together the Presidents of the European interregional organisations. The aim of this Conference of Presidents of the European interregional organizations is to enhance cooperation between these organisations at a crucial point in time for the future of Europe. Common political positions will be adopted … [Read more...]

Presentation of the AER position on the European Convention to Valéry Giscard d’Estaing

8 March, 2002 By Editor

Presentation of the AER position on the European Convention to Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

The AER intends to observe the Convention's activities and to participate as the representative umbrella organisation of the Regions, both within the European Union and in accession countries. The AER also hopes to play an important role – along with other political organisations such as the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) - in the Forum set up by the … [Read more...]

The AER asks the European Union to review its level of involvement in culture and education

1 March, 2002 By Editor

The AER asks the European Union to review its level of involvement in culture and education

Considering the EU Convention an opportunity to achieve the comprehensive and full-fledged application of the principle of subsidiarity, AER Committee D (Culture, Education, Training and Youth) appealed to its members to insist that the EU reviews on this occasion its involvement in certain policy areas, in particular culture and education (TEU articles 149-151). "Members … [Read more...]

Newsletter Spring 2002: European governance

1 March, 2002 By Editor

Headlines: The Regions in action for tomorrow's Europe (convention, enlargement, reform...) Exeter, capital of regional Europe for a day LINZ CONFERENCE A successful step for giving European regions one voice Governance and the Future of Europe Regional Policy and Cohesion Transport networks in Europe Sustainable agricultural policy and the protection of … [Read more...]

Woj. Swietokrzyskie, the venue for the European rendez-vous for regional experts in Culture, Education and Youth

25 February, 2002 By Editor

Woj. Swietokrzyskie, the venue for the European rendez-vous for regional experts in Culture, Education and Youth

• The future of Europe, the European Constitution, the importance of the distribution of competences between the different levels - European, national, regional and local - and of the recognition of local and regional autonomy, • Culture as an example of the need to obtain regional competences in this field for protecting diversity in Europe and the AER position on the … [Read more...]

A step further towards decentralisation in France Twenty years after the first law on decentralisation

19 February, 2002 By Editor

A step further towards decentralisation in France Twenty years after the first law on decentralisation

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the coming into effect of the law on the regionalisation of the SNCF (French national rail network) on 1st January 2002. This law allows the French Regions to organise their regional train networks (Regional Express Trains - TER). They will now be responsible for their own fares, new lines and the renovation of stations. The State … [Read more...]

Towards the glassy European worker ?

14 February, 2002 By Editor

Towards the glassy European worker ?

AER criticises the Commission's proposal for a common European format for Curricula vitae Following banana regulations and standardisation, the EU Commission has launched an initiative proposing a common European format for Curricula Vitae, both on paper and in electronic form. These proposals have set off harsh reactions from the AER, in particular in relation to questions of … [Read more...]

A working programme for 2002, capable of meeting the stakes in a Europe for the Regions

1 February, 2002 By Editor

A working programme for 2002, capable of meeting the stakes in a Europe for the Regions

The members of the Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), at their meeting in Strasbourg on Friday 1st February 2002, welcomed the outcome of the Belgian Presidency of the European Union which led to further involvement for the Regions in European decision-making. They regretted the absence of regional policy on the priority list of the new Spanish Presidency. … [Read more...]

Newsletter winter 2001: AER Priorities 2002 stick to the European Agenda

1 February, 2002 By Editor

Headlines: AER Priorities 2002 stick to the European Agenda The Future of Regional policy and the CAP Cohesion and enlargement Regional involvement in decision-making in Europe Strengthening interregional collaboration Three questions for Klaus Klipp, the new Secretary General AER General Assembly 2001: Two days of dialogue between the East and the West … [Read more...]

AER: Reform of CAP and structural funds necessary to avoid the discrimination of the accession countries

30 January, 2002 By Editor

CAP reform proposals: the AER expresses some reservations

“The proposals made by the European Commission on the financing of enlargement are not up to expectations and confirm our fears for a future multi-track Europe despite Commissioner Fischler’s declarations” Mr Brian Greenslade, Vice-President of the AER, stated today. “Once again, financial concerns have dominated over the real problems faced by the future of the Common … [Read more...]

The AER joins the Northern Ireland rally against violence

18 January, 2002 By Editor

The AER joins the Northern Ireland rally against violence

The AER Secretariat expressed its support for people in Northern Ireland, to gather today in rallies throughout the country in a call for the end of sectarian killing. The AER shares the opinion of Archbsishop Robin Eames, Primate of the Church of Ireland, who considers that these rallies will convey an important message against killing on religious grounds. The AER regards … [Read more...]

The Future of Europe: Full steam ahead for a Interregional Organisations Presidents Conference

14 January, 2002 By Editor

Full steam ahead for a Interregional Organisations Presidents Conference

On 14th January 2002 in Strasbourg, the Assembly of European Regions met with the Secretaries General of its 13 interregional organisation members, to strengthen interregional cooperation and set up a common political platform for the increased participation of the regional organisations in decision-making at european level. They unanimously decided that today’s european … [Read more...]

AER demands: “EU Presidency Programme, what about the regions and their citizens Mr Aznar?”

11 January, 2002 By Editor

AER European Citizens' Forum

After having assessed the programme for the Spanish EU Presidency, Liese Prokop, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), and Mr Brian Greenslade, President of the AER Regional Policy Committee, announced their astonishment with the lack of regional policy on the list of priorities on the "More Europe" programme drawn up by the new EU Presidency. "The future of … [Read more...]

The Romanian people, free at long last…not if they go to Greece, says the AER

10 January, 2002 By Editor

The Romanian people, free at long last… … not if they go to Greece, says the AER

The decision considering the suppression of Romanian visas was unanimously interpreted as the fall of one of the last obstacles to the freedom of movement. Since the 1st January 2002, Romanian citizens may enter the Schengen area without visas. The AER considers itself as one of the European actors having contributed to this decision, especially in view of its resolution … [Read more...]

2001 Activity Report

2 January, 2002 By Editor

"EU enlargement gives a whole new dimension to the many cooperation attempts having taken place and therefore represents a major challenge. Thanks to this process, border Regions will go from the periphery of the old Europe to the centre of the new Europe. This integration process brings new possibilities for development for border Regions, but also dangers and threats. For … [Read more...]

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