AER experiences everyday the need for solidarity, mutual understanding and joint action among its elected members across Europe. We therefore regret but respect the outcome of the U.K. referendum. We urge the EU institutions to act upon the strong message sent by the people of the United Kingdom and to take the necessary measures to adapt and improve its core mechanisms. The EU … [Read more...]
Get visibility and financing for your green projects
R20, AER and The Leonardo di Caprio Foundation launch the “100 Solutions Project Campaign“ Under the mandate of the Leonardo di Caprio Foundation, the R20 is responsible for launching the « 100 Solutions Project campaign ». This campaign aims at valorising regional green projects by giving them visibility on the international stage and by helping regions finance their green … [Read more...]
For a better digital single market with regions
An AER delegation led by President Hande Özsan Bozatli met today with Andrus Ansip, Commissioner for digital single market. With a communicative passion for his portfolio, Commissioner Ansip was glad to meet representatives of regions when he is mainly used to deal with national governments. AER and its members work on many topics that fall under his responsibility : … [Read more...]
Europe Day: an occasion for celebration but also for reflection
Message from the President, Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli Citizens of Europe are in doubt. Doubt about the state and future of Europe, doubt about the capacity of Europe to make their lives better and protect them, doubt about the strength of Europe in the world. Each European organisation must, at its level, take this reality into account. At the regional level, the Assembly of … [Read more...]
Participate for free in the first development conference in Mus Region (TR)
The Eastern Turkish region of Mus invites you to participate in its very first « Social Development » conference hosted by the Mus Alparslan University from 28-30 September 2016. The conference is open to all disciplines related to tourism, industry, energy, education and agriculture along with their sub-disciplines. A special call is made for agricultural topics … [Read more...]
Getting the most out of the European Fund for Strategic Investments
AER met Friday 22 April with European Commission Vice President, Mr Jyrki Katainen, Commissioner for jobs, growth, investment and competitiveness. Lukas Mandl, member of the parliament of Niederösterreich (AT) and Mathieu Mori, AER Secretary General, discussed with Mr Katainen about the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and its uptake at regional level. The first … [Read more...]
Successful Committee Meetings in Timis (RO)
AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and AER Secretary General Mathieu Mori were delighted to be able to thank in person and on behalf of all 200 AER delegates, the Timisoara county President, Mr Titu Bojin and the county councilor in charge of AER Mr Mihai Ritivoiu. The welcome was wonderful and all AER members felt at home for their 3 productive days of more than 20 … [Read more...]
Meeting the EU Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, in charge of education, culture, youth and sport
AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER Secretary General Mathieu Mori and Ms Imma Buldu-Freixa from the Catalonia delegation to the European Union met with the commissioner this morning. Stressing the importance of the AER for testing new ideas and using it as platform for communicating to regions, AER President also highlighted the need for the Commission and AER to work … [Read more...]
Together with AER, push for a better recognition of Rurality !
AER members represent the diversity of Europe. A bit more than 50% of our members are composed mainly of rural areas. A lot of focus is currently put on the EU urban agenda. Yet, a sound territorial development will only happen if urban and rural connect cleverly. It is therefore important to think and discuss the future of European rurality. This is why AER has signed the … [Read more...]
AER Youth Regional Network back in force
We are glad to announce that the region of Oppland (NO) will welcome the YRN Spring plenary meeting from Saturday 30 April to Monday 2 May. Practical information and agendas will follow soon but please book the dates. In 2016, AER puts the theme of revitalising democracy in focus. No serious discussion on this topic can happen without actively involving the YRN in the AER … [Read more...]
Broadening your horizons
In the wake of the AER initiative for revitalising democracy, we are pleased to advertise a symposium where our Vice President for Institutional Affairs, Roy Perry, will speak. The international institute of municipal clerks is organising on 2 and 3 June 2016 an international gathering of civil servants and thoses working in democratic services to discuss the challenges of … [Read more...]
Migration challenge, first follow up of the AER Bureau discussion
Following the bureau discussion on migration, Secretary General Mathieu Mori met with European Commission's DG Home Affairs, in charge of migration and integration of migrants and refugees. An action plan for the migrants and refugees by the European Commission will be published in April 2016. This action plan will focus on the following areas: Access to the job market … [Read more...]
Save the date for the 2016 edition of the AER Summer Academy
The 20th AER Summer Academy will take place in the county of Østfold (NO) from 16-20th August 2016. The host region and the members of the Summer Academy Organising Committee (SAOC) are happy to propose the theme of Youth Entrepreneurship. What a better place to discuss this topic than a multi-awarded region for its youth activities. AER itself awarded Østfold its MYFER … [Read more...]
Taking stock of regions @ COP21
At the occasion of the COP21 in Paris, AER was present to voice the concerns and solutions proposed by regions to face the world most pressing challenge. Eva Hallström from the region of Värmland (SE), rapporteur for AER on the COP21 and accredited to Le Bourget at the heart of the negotiations, is participating in many events that you are able to follow on Facebook and takes … [Read more...]
The regional perspective at French Senate event
On Wednesday 2 December, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli took part in a forum on the future of the welfare state in Europe organized at the invitation of the French Senate by the Lecanuet institute. Surrounded by experts and politicians from all across Europe, the AER President illustrated how regions, at the end line and heart of delivering public services, provide … [Read more...]
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