European Year of Equal Opportunities: Regions set the example on integrating Ethnic Minorities

30 March, 2007 By Editor

Pécs, Baranya (H), 30 March 2007 Meeting in Pécs, Baranya-H at the occasion of a seminar organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), 38 regions from 14 European countries set today a milestone in the field of ethnic minorities integration, by signing up to a declaration that firmly commits them to concrete targets in this field. The "Regions' Declaration on the … [Read more...]

Euroregions in South East Europe A Successful Instrument for Regional Development

29 March, 2007 By Editor

Brussels (B), 29 March 2007 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation and the Salzburg Institute of the Regions of Europe, invited on 28th March to a conference on Euroregions in South East Europe. This event was hosted by the EU Liaison Office of the Euroregion Tyrol/South Tyrol/Trentino in Brussels. The conference evaluated … [Read more...]

The EU ‘Berlin Declaration’: a success for European Regions

26 March, 2007 By Editor

'We preserve in the European Union the identities and diverse traditions of its Member States. We are enriched by open borders and a lively variety of languages, cultures and regions. There are many goals which we cannot achieve on our own, but only in concert. Tasks are shared between the European Union, the member States and their regions and local authorities'. The … [Read more...]

AER President Illy at the CoR Plenary: “Regions have a fundamental Role to play in Tomorrow’s Europe”

23 March, 2007 By Editor

"Europe must now find the strength to make new progress", said Riccardo Illy, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and of the region Friuli Venezia Giulia-I, during the plenary session of the Committee of the Regions, which was held today in Rome to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the EU Founding Treaties. Speaking during the round table on "Tomorrow's … [Read more...]

European Regional Organisations get closer

22 March, 2007 By Editor

Organisations representing European regions must co-ordinate more among themselves: Riccardo Illy, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and of Friuli Venezia Giulia, together with Claudio Martini, President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) and of Tuscany, agreed last Saturday 17th March that it's now necessary to consolidate … [Read more...]

“Albergo Diffuso”: The New Regional Tourism Dimension goes Europe-wide with AER

22 March, 2007 By Editor

Amaro, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 22 March 2007 AER President Riccardo Illy attended today the presentation -hosted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia region- of the project "Albergo Diffuso", a new regional scheme which is set to boost the local dimension of tourism. This presentation was held during the meeting of the Committee 'Economy and Regional development' of the Assembly of … [Read more...]

Let’s go to the Theatre: AER Regions launch first Europe-wide “Theatre Initiative”

19 March, 2007 By Editor

Europe is the cradle of culture: our heritage encompasses Greek dramas and Shakespeare's deep understanding of human nature, Italian opera and French café-theatre. European culture identifies itself very much with its own representation of human life: a representation which, as the Italian master Luigi Pirandello once clearly explained, can have thousands of nuances and … [Read more...]

European regions ready to work with the EU on renewable energies but…

19 March, 2007 By Editor

...ask for more concrete action on unbundling! The European Union is working on new regulations for binding targets on renewables, after the last European Council opened a new era in EU energy policies. The member regions of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcome the binding target of a 20% share of renewable energies in overall EU energy consumption by the year … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°15 on Equal opportunities – Spring 2007

8 March, 2007 By Editor

Equal opportunities Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, AER Vice President Vice President of the Region Ile de France-F Equal opportunities - might is not right Equal treatment of the disabled: combating prejudice Gender equality, some way still to go Interview: Monica Ekström, County Commissioner of Värmland-S Equality irrespective of … [Read more...]

Act on monopolies and boost renewables! AER Regions appeal to EU for decisive action on energy

7 March, 2007 By Editor

How much do Europeans pay for their electricity? Statistics show that prices are on the rise throughout the continent. In fact, EU domestic customers paid on average 7% more for their energy consumption in July 2006, compared to July 2005. Inside the then EU-25, citizens from 20 countries witnessed in the same period an increase in electricity prices: only five countries … [Read more...]

‘Europe, listen to us!’ European Regional Young Ambassadors meet Commissioner Wallström

25 February, 2007 By Editor

Brussels (B), 25 February 2007 'Young people are the future of Europe, please listen to us!' Carrying this message, twenty-one 'European Youth Ambassadors', aged from 18 to 24 years and coming from twelve different European Regions, met today the European Commissioner in charge of Communication Margot Wallström, joined by major EP deputies. The European Youth Ambassadors paid … [Read more...]

Berlin Declaration of the European Regions: Strong Regions need a strong Europe!

22 February, 2007 By Editor

'The time has come for the Regions, the Member States and the European Institutions to work together, to define a common vision for Europe and to set a joint course of action for the coming 50 years.' Half a century ago, the six founding nations of the European Economic Community met to pursue their common interest of peace and prosperity across continent. Today, … [Read more...]

Regions of Europe for the Constitution! AER delivers an Appeal to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano

14 February, 2007 By Editor

Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions, delivered this morning a letter on behalf of AER President Riccardo Illy (President of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) to the President of the Republic of Italy Giorgio Napolitano, who's in Strasbourg for a solemn visit to the European Parliament. In the document the more than 250 regions … [Read more...]

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