Adriana Skorupska Polish Institute of International Affairs Georgia, 2013 An effective decentralisation of power is a crucial factor if the state wants to have a successful democratization. On June 15, Georgians went to the polls to elect their local‐ government representatives on new rules. Although local self‐government reform … [Read more...]
Ensuring that regional airports and economies are sustained:
With the consultation on the EU revised guidelines on State Aid for Airports and Airlines coming to a close, members of the AER Working Group on Regional Airports gathered in Brussels to discuss the potential threats the new guidelines will pose to the survival of Regional Airports, and subsequently to the ability of Europe’s regions to define coherent territorial development … [Read more...]
New AER Business-Partner
Brussels Airlines is the leading Belgian airline, flying out of the capital of Europe, Brussels, to about 50 European destinations. Apart from capital cities, Brussels Airlines also offers several flights daily direct from regional airports like Bilbao, Faro, Hamburg, Marseille and Turin. Well-timed flight schedules make it convenient for travellers who wish to travel to … [Read more...]
New lifelong learning partnership
President, Hande Özsan Bozatli, opened, on Monday 30 September in Lyon (Rhône Alpes – F), the 11th European University of the Foundation of European Regions for Research in Education and Training (FREREF). Together with Jean-Jack Queyranne, President of the Rhône Alpes Region and Mercedes Bresso, Vice-President of the Committee of the Regions, AER President defended the role of … [Read more...]
Disability in times of crisis:
At times of crisis, where employment is a concern for everyone, how can regions promote the inclusion of people with disabilities into professional life? This was the question raised by the Conference on the Employment of Persons with disabilities organised by EASPD (European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities) on September 27th in Istanbul. AER … [Read more...]
Making a real difference!
In the framework of the Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) forum 2013, CORAL*, EUREGHA**, AER and the ENGAGED project organised a lively talk on regional innovation in active and healthy ageing. Five regional politicians explained how they boost innovation in active and healthy ageing in their regions and how they collaborate at European level. Some short videos from regions were … [Read more...]
AER Background note on Blue Growth
In the framework of the Blue Growth Strategy, the EC aims at developing marine and maritime economic activities. Non-coastal regions can also be concerned, for example due to shipbuilding. The 'blue' economy represents 5.4 million jobs and a gross added value of just under €500 billion a year. The development of economic activities in the sea and on the seashores can … [Read more...]
EU Funding 2014-2020
Rome was at the frontline of the European debate, last 4 October. More than 600 high level representatives from European Institutions, Italian national and regional authorities, companies, associations and think tanks came together to discuss the upcoming 2014-2020 EU structural funds. The main goal of the conference, organized by AER, Euractiv Italy, Warrant Group and … [Read more...]
AER 4th Black Sea Summit:
“The global environment of the European Union (EU) is moving very fast. To keep up with its role as a global player, the EU must be able to react rapidly, whilst adopting a longer term attractive strategy to reinforce its partnership with Southern and Eastern neighbours. The important region of the Black Sea plays a strategic role in implementing these goals”, stated Hande … [Read more...]
Roundtable on EU Funding 2014-2020
Roma, Lazio (IT), 4 October 2013 Roma was today at the frontline of the European debate. More than 600 high level representatives from European Institutions, Italian national and regional authorities, companies, associations and think tanks came together to discuss the upcoming 2014-2020 EU structural funds. On behalf of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Mr. … [Read more...]
EU Funding 2014-2020 – Towards an improved use of structural funds in Italian Regions
Rome, Lazio (I), 4 October 2013 Rome was today at the frontline of the European debate. More than 600 high level representatives from European Institutions, Italian national and regional authorities, companies, associations and think tanks came together to discuss the upcoming 2014-2020 EU structural funds. The main goal of this conference was to better understand the new … [Read more...]
Rize Declaration on the European Neighborhood Policy
The EU, as a global actor, has a crucial role to play in ensuring conditions for peace, stability and sustainable democracies throughout the whole European continent. The launch of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in 2004 was a decisive step in that direction. The new response towards a changing EU neighbourhood adopted in May 2011 took stock on the changes taking place … [Read more...]
AER 4th Black Sea Summit – AER is fighting for the Black Sea region not to be forgotten in the future European Neighbourhood Policy
Rize (TR), 4 October 2013 “The global environment of the European Union (EU) is moving very fast. To keep up with its role as a global player, the EU must be able to react rapidly, whilst adopting a longer term attractive strategy to reinforce its partnership with Southern and Eastern neighbours. The important region of the Black Sea plays a strategic role in implementing … [Read more...]
Black Sea: How to finance interregional cooperation projects?
This question was at the heart of the Training Academy, which took place on 3 October in Rize (TR), on the eve of the 4th AER Black Sea Regions Summit. The training focused on the EU programme for the Black Sea but also on other funding sources, such as the Black Sea Trust for regional cooperation. Thanks to the input of the joint Managing Authority and through the advice of … [Read more...]
Newsletter n°12 (Oct. 2013)
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