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Our 2016 calendar of events

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2016 will be another eventful year for European regions and we are pleased to share the dates that have already been confirmed for the different key events. Mark your agendas! … [Read more...]

AER Conclusions on the refugee and migration crisis

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Given that it is local and regional authorities that are confronted directly with the welcoming, integration and management of this migration flow, AER’s December Bureau meeting focussed on this topic. Regions from various geographic backgrounds of Europe shared their stories, the situations they are in, the difficulties they have faced and the solutions and strategies they … [Read more...]

Report on regionalisation: trends and challenges

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The Observatory on Regionalisation is a network of some 40 experts, from Academy and research centres throughout Europe, passionate about the state of regions in their respective countries, independent from the AER and contributing on a voluntary basis to publish this comprehensive study and overview of the State of Regions in Europe. After publishing the individual country … [Read more...]

Bureau concludes talks on the refugee crisis

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Conclusions of the AER discussions on “Facing the migration and refugee challenges” Whereas: across Europe, both within and outside the EU, there is a wave of migration unprecedented since World War II, Whereas: the causes are primarily political with civil war in Syria and unrest in other countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan but also economic … [Read more...]

Monica Carlsson passes on the baton for Equal Opportunities & Inclusion

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Ms Monica Carlsson, Norrbotten (SE), addresses AER members for the last time in her capacity as VP for Equal Opportunities & Inclusion. She has been active in the organization for 10 years and highlights AERs crucial role for bringing people together to learn and share experiences and act for regional development. She also stresses AERs capacity to act as a peace project … [Read more...]

Mathieu Mori is appointed Secretary General

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The Executive Board on 1 December 2015 appointed Mr Mathieu Mori as Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions. Mr Mori has been heading the organisation, as Acting SG, in the time of the transition and implementing the necessary changes to secure AER's future and sustainability. With its renewed Executive Board and newly appointed SG, the organisation is ready to … [Read more...]

In Alba County, a glade takes the shape of a heart

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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...]

COP21: Regions need to be included in climate talks

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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...]

Invitation: European Maritime Day 18-19 May 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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...]

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