The fifth edition of EUobserver’s Regions and Cities Magazine explores visions for future cities and learns lessons from the past. "The EU is grappling with difficult problems - Brexit, migration, and the economy to name a few - but despite the gloomy pall over EU affairs, lots of European cities are investing and reinventing themselves." Cities are an important part of … [Read more...]
When the medical world faces the migration and refugee crisis
On 29 September, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, her special advisor Laurent of Belgium and the AER Secretary General Mr Mathieu Mori visited Saint-Pierre University Hospital with the aim of kick-starting AER's work on the issue of health of migrants and refugees. The delegation was welcomed by Ms Patrice Buyck, Director General of CHU Saint-Pierre, Professeur Pierre … [Read more...]
Field mission to the French regions after the territorial reform
On 10 and 11 October, the AER Vice-President for Institutional Affairs and Leader of Hampshire County (UK) Cllr. Roy Perry will pay visits to various French regions, in order to re-engage and rebuild ties with them. France has indeed seen significant changes in 2016 with a major territorial reform that has led to less regions with more competences. From 22 metropolitan regions, … [Read more...]
Regions demand to be involved in shaping Cohesion policy post-2020
337 Regions, cities, municipalities and interregional organisations demand a strong renewed EU Regional Policy after 2020. Regions send a highly visible and strong signal to the leaders of Europe on the future of Cohesion policy. Under the leadership of Lower Austria (At) and the Assembly of European Regions, 337 political representatives of regions from 22 member states … [Read more...]
Aligning positive thoughts to stand united for Cohesion policy post 2020
Regions gathered at the AER Brussels office for an informal briefing to prepare for an eventful day branded "Cohesion Policy Post 2020". 28 September will be remembered as a key milestone for regions in their efforts to be heard in the discussions on the future of regional policy and cohesion funds. At the breakfast briefing, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli confirmed that … [Read more...]
Strengthening cooperation between EU leaders and European regions
AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, together with Laurent of Belgium, her special advisor and Mr Mathieu Mori, AER Secretary General met with Mr Guy Verhofstadt, member of the European Parliament and Leader of the Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. AER is meeting with EU leaders to strengthen cooperation on cultural and social matters with European … [Read more...]
Workshop invitation: innovation in rural areas
The Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) invite you to a workshop organised with the OECD in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities. The debate, titled "Renaissance for Remote Rurban Regions through Research - the Case of Less Urban Areas in the North", is hosted by Scotland Europa at Scotland House, Rond-Point Schuman 6, 1040 Brussels, on 11 October 2016 … [Read more...]
DG Growth event on attracting investment and upgrading skills
On 14 October 2016, the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs is organising a high level event on "Attracting investment and upgrading skills in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries: Good Practices in European Regions". The event falls under Juncker’s Investment Plan. In this context, the European Commission created a … [Read more...]
Key decision from the Executive Board meeting in Batumi
The Executive Board met on 15 September 2016 in Batumi (Ajara-GE) in the context of the AER 6th Black Sea Summit. The busy agenda raised many key issues with decisions taken on several fronts. Key decisions of the Executive Board in more details: Membership Action Plan: focus on Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland Wind of change for the Eurodyssey programme … [Read more...]
Update on projects and grants
The Executive Board in Batumi (Ajara-GE) on 15 September reviewed the state of play of AER's involvement in projects and grants. This new service to members has been operational for a few months with a double objective: first, to provide member regions with relevant information on funding opportunities and projects and second, involving AER in specific tenders and projects for … [Read more...]
“Revitalising democracy” remains top choice of the Executive Board
In their meeting in Batumi on 15 September, the Executive Board reviewed the annual theme that naturally took its place from AER's new year's resolution last December. Chosen for 2016, the issue of "Revitalising democracy" is ever more relevant and topical in the current political context and the Executive Board has given the network a strong political impetus by maintaining … [Read more...]
Wind of change for the Eurodyssey programme
In its meeting on 15 September in Batumi (Ajara-GE), the Executive Board took stock of AER's 30-year youth mobility programme and agreed on a series of measures and changes necessary to guarantee Eurodyssey's next 30 years of activity. In doing so, the Executive Board confirmed the political will to maintain and boost Eurodyssey as a flagship initiative for the AER with great … [Read more...]
Membership Action Plan: focus on Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland
At the Executive Board (EB) in Batumi (Ajara-GE) on 15 September, EB members confirmed their concerted efforts to target membership actions in 4 key countries: Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland. A first series of visits in these countries was organised in Spring 2016 and showed great potential to renew links with current members and showing the AER added value … [Read more...]
Norrbotten: Arctic Light e-Health Conference, 1-2 February 2017
The Swedish region of Norrbotten is organising for the 5th consecutive year, the Arctic Light e-Health Conference 2017. ALEC is a captivating event uniting digital health professionals from across the globe in the arctic region of Norrbotten for two days of inspiration, networking and skill development. The event is hosted by the President of AER Committee 2, Ms Agneta … [Read more...]
AER contributes to continue the dialogue with Turkey
Under the guidance of the Executive Board and its President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER has gathered representatives from various interregional organisations and institutions to safeguard the constructive dialogue with Turkey in this fragile political time. With active Turkish members and a President herself from Istanbul, AER is in a unique position to open doors and arrange … [Read more...]
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