Strasbourg (F), 17 August 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) today pays tribute to David Kirk who passed away suddenly this weekend. Considered “a tower of strength”, David Kirk was a staunch defender of the role of regional authorities in managing schools and maintaining high educational standards. Throughout his professional career, he understood that … [Read more...]
AER Tribute to Georges Pierret
Strasbourg (F), 12 August 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) pays tribute to Georges Pierret who passed away Sunday night in Rennes. Georges Pierret devoted his life to the defense of regionalism in France and Europe. Since the beginning of his professional career, he understood that strengthening the political role of regions was essential for their … [Read more...]
Open letter from AER President to J.M. Barroso: “Don’t take away the ESF from Cohesion policy!”
Mr. President, The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is closely following developments relating to the future financial framework for 2014-2020, especially the place that cohesion policy will hold in this framework. We recently learned that the European Commission plans to remove the European Social Fund from the domain of cohesion policy in order to finance a … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°24 on the AER 25th anniversary – Summer 2010
AER 25th anniversary Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, AER President Building bridges: much has changed for regions since 1985 1985-2012: 25 years of the Europe of the Regions with AER Think global, act local: Europe will not make it without its regions Dawning of a new era: the Lisbon Treaty From the bottom up: AER's regionalism … [Read more...]
AER brings its expertise to the Albanian regions
Michèle Sabban highlights regions as important stakeholders for youth employment Tirana (AL), 1st July 2010. Michèle Sabban, AER President, came to Albania at the invitation of the United Nations Programme for Youth Employment and Migration (YEM). Ms. Sabban was invited as a keynote speaker during a forum entitled “Youth Employment in Albania: Innovative approaches and … [Read more...]
AER report: the state of regionalism in Europe
Since the creation of the AER in 1985, Europe has achieved significant advances along the path of regionalisation. This trend has obviously been due to the efforts of our members, who for 25 years have been militating for greater recognition of the key role played by the Regions in the construction of Europe, and specifically in its ownership at political and citizen level. … [Read more...]
“REFER”: New Blog by the AER and GE Energy to promote discussion on European Energy Challenges
Brussels (B), 22 June 2010 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and GE Energy today announced the launch of R.E.F.E.R. (Responsible Energy for European Regions), a blog aimed at facilitating thoughts and discussion on energy matters across all regions of Europe. Available at refer.blogactiv.eu, R.E.F.E.R. reports on the latest energy news, energy analysis and commentary … [Read more...]
AER’s Youth Regional Network’s meeting: Subsidiarity is more than a word for European youth!
Donja Stubica (HR), 9 June 2010. Concerned about the challenges faced by youth in the contemporary Europe, 90 young participants from more than 40 European regions joined, today, the meeting of the AER’s Youth Regional Network (YRN). Through this network, the Assembly of European Regions aims to reengage young people in politics. Young representatives of regional youth … [Read more...]
From Copenhagen to Cancun: Leaders from Regions, Federated States and Companies step in Bonn
Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen (D), 2 June 2010 “Although they represent major challenges to our society, the conjunction of the economic crisis and the fight against climate change can be seen as opportunities, since they give us the occasion to rebuild upon healthy bases the whole system of production and consumption. I am in favour of establishing partnerships with companies, … [Read more...]
Michèle Sabban’s Speech: After Copenhagen, before Mexico
Find here attached the words said by Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in front of political, economical leaders and experts, gathered by the Climate Group and the Land Nordrhein-Westfalen (D). The meeting had been organised in Bonn (2 June 2010), in order to pursue the projects of the Regions and Federated States in the fight against Climate … [Read more...]
European regions and local authorities ahead on climate change and development cooperation
La Rábida, Andalucía (E), 27 May 2010. In a conference of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in Andalusia to share experiences and innovative practices, it became clear that the prevention and adaptation to the challenges posed by climate change are tackled in regions and municipalities, not only in Europe but globally. The conference gathered around 90 representatives … [Read more...]
AER “Do you speak European?”: Brussels-Capital’s team winner of the most creative competition for the regions’ young people
Brussels (B), 19 May 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and Brussels-Capital region, hosted today the 2nd grand final of “Do you speak European?” competition. Eleven young teams from Brodsko-posavska (HR), Madeira (P), Limousin (F), Brussels-Capital (B), Chisinau (MO), Jönköping/ Västernorrland (S), Somerset (UK), Jasz-Nagykun-Szolnok (H), Hunedoara (RO), Kocaeli (T) … [Read more...]
Budget Commissioner expresses willingness to collaborate with decentralised government
Brussels (B), 18 May 2010 EU Budget Commissioner, Janusz Lewandowski, recognised the vital role of local and regional authorities and expressed his willingness to work with these in the context of the EU budget review and beyond, at the occasion of a high-level informal exchange held on 17 May, in Brussels. The exchange brought together the Commissioner and representatives … [Read more...]
AER backs up International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Strasbourg (F) - Brussels (B), 17 May 2010 No, Monica Carlsson, President of the AER Standing Committee on Equal Opportunities, is not flying all the way to Boise to meet up with Governor Otter inside the beautiful sandstone walls of the Idaho State Capitol. Today is the annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) – and AER, through the voice of … [Read more...]
AER regions tackle alcohol related harm
Barcelona, Catalunya (E), 12 May 2010 Recognising the problem that alcohol abuse represents for our society, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has organised a conference in Barcelona, together with the Department of Health of the Government of Catalonia (E), to discuss current regional projects and activities. The main purpose of the event was to emphasise the negative … [Read more...]
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