The Training Academies held in Edirne on 2-3 April aimed at highlighting the role regional decision-makers play in delivering changes in their regions. Whilst on the first day the focus was put on entrepreneurship and how regions can promote SMEs in their territory, with best practices coming from Flevoland (NL) and Donegal (IE), the second day highlighted the innovation … [Read more...]
AER’s support to good governance
In the framework of its actions regarding the Black Sea, AER supports the initiative launched by its partner, the Go-Governance Institute chaired by Prof. Melanie Sully, namely the Good Governance Award. This Award aims at promoting interregional cooperation in this part of Europe. Vienna, as one of this Award’s sponsors, has recently hosted the winners coming from … [Read more...]
White Paper on abuses and rights violations of Roma during the 1900s
The Swedish Government has published a white paper that highlights abuses and rights violations of Roma in the 1900s. It highlights the mapping of Roma, sterilisation and taking custody of children, entry ban and regulated immigration and, finally, access of Roma to housing, education and work. "I welcome this openness from the Swedish government, and call upon others to … [Read more...]
For a Smarter Europe
From 19 to 21 April, the SMART EUROPE INTERREG IVC project partners gathered in Manchester (UK) in order to exchange and discuss on how to build dynamic business environments and nourish open innovation. Led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), good practices from Avila (ES), Flevoland (NL) and Manchester (UK) were presented: the creation of clusters, the benefits of … [Read more...]
Working group on Investment, Business and SMEs
During the month of March, the European Council met to underline the importance of a strong and competitive European industrial base, building on the Commission's recent Communication on the new reform package for the future EU industrial policy. At the occasion of the first meeting of the AER Working Group on Investment, Business and SMEs held on 17 March at the Press Club … [Read more...]
Regions make innovation happen: Värmland County wins the AER Regional Innovation Award 2014
As an illustration of the strategic role that regions play in making innovation happen in Europe, our Assembly also unveiled its Regional Innovation Award (RIA) winner: Värmland County Council (SE). The region was awarded the prize following the building of a hospital in Karlstad, which aimed at monitoring and assessing an environmentally conscious choice of materials, as well … [Read more...]
Interview of Pascal Goergen – New Europe
"Pascal Goergen, a Belgian politcal scientist and secretary general of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is visiting Ukraine, a country profoundly divided and where some regions are member of the AER. On the eve of his visit there, New Europe asked Pascal Goergen about the functioning of this independent network of regional authorities in Europe..." Read … [Read more...]
How to get new business opportunities in wider Europe? The answer: AER Business Community
Pescara, Abruzzo (I), 9 April 2014 Yesterday, the region of Abruzzo (IT) held the official launch of the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Business Community. Mr. Giovanni Chiodi, President of Abruzzo, stated in front of an audience of over 100 Italian businessmen, that: “The business world has changed. Today, there are no borders and no currencies. The definition of … [Read more...]
European Countryside Mouvement position on rural areas
Position of the European Countryside Mouvement, April 2014: International Association Rurality ‐ Environment ‐ Development ‐ RED European Association for Rural Development Institutions ‐ AEIAR International Association o f Family Movements for Rural Training ‐ AIMFR Assembly of European Regions ‐ ARE European Committee of Property Owners ‐ … [Read more...]
Daring to succeed, entrepreneurship for better growth – AER position on entrepreneurship
AER position on entrepreneurship Adopted at the AER General Assembly in Wroclaw (PL), 27 May 2014 (Use Pop out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Why regional competences should not be abolished
The government’s proposals regarding “new regions” in Croatia should undergo a democratic debate: Why regional competences should not be abolished. By Prof. Damir Magaš, PhD University of Zadar (HR) Apri 2014 Since the contemporary regionalisation of Croatia in 1993, the 21 existing administrative-territorial units or counties (also called “županija” in Croatian) … [Read more...]
Regions daring to succeed through entrepreneurship
“First time you fail, second time you win”* Edirne (TR), 3 April 2014 “With the focus shifting from the crisis to recovery, regions are more than ever catalysts for innovation and growth. We believe that it is necessary to continue engaging European Institutions and stakeholders in the need for further support to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs generate 4 million new jobs … [Read more...]
Charter for Multilevel Governance in Europe
What is the Charter for Multilevel Governance? Adopted by the CoR on 3 April 214 and supported by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, the Charter is a political manifesto from European cities and regions inviting all public authorities to make "multilevel governance" a reality in day-to-day policy-making and delivery. This primarily … [Read more...]
Minutes: Executive Board, 3 April 2014, Edirne
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Newsletter n°18 (May 2014)
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