The Land of Öberösterreich (A) advertises the following competition. Since 1987, the Prix Ars Electronica has served as an interdisciplinary platform for everyone who uses the computer as a universal medium for implementing and designing their creative projects at the interface of art, technology and society. Organized by the Ars Electronica Linz GmbH and ORF’s Upper Austria … [Read more...]
AER assists Dnipropetrovsk (UA) in European Parliament’s hearing
On 30 January 2013, AER contributed to the organisation of a hearing in the European Parliament on the characteristics and priorities of the Dnipropetrovsk region (UA), which was presided over by MEPs Gabrielle Zimmer (DE), Miroslav RANSDORF (CZ) and Jaromir KOHLICEK (CZ). From the Ukrainian side, Vice-Prime Minister Olexandr VILKUL introduced the hearing giving an overview on … [Read more...]
AER meets Italian regions
It is in the heart of the European district, at the Brussels Press Club Europe, that AER met on 29 January 2013 the directors and official representatives of Italian regions. AER presented the Italian regions with its projects and key activities and events for 2013. This opportunity to share our planning schedules, expectations and respective needs for 2013 will lead to new … [Read more...]
AER boosts interregional cooperation on employment and innovation
Unemployment, having become a major challenge affecting regions all across Europe, it is now ever the more important to implement smarter, targeted regional policies aiming to support job creation within each local economy. With this objective in mind AER held a breakfast briefing at the House of Dutch Provinces in Brussels on 24 January, to present how regions can effectively … [Read more...]
AER presents Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU
On 17 January 2013, AER Brussels office organised a Breakfast Briefing for 2013. Kindly hosted by the Irish regions office, the briefing featured the Irish Presidency's priorities for these coming months in the area of Cohesion Policy. Over 30 participants were able to listen to Frank Maughan, Cohesion Attaché in the Irish Permanent Representation, who explained the main … [Read more...]
Final Conference of ECREIN+ : Recommendations on eco-innovation
Lyon, Rhône-Alpes (F), 29 November 2012 “The ECREIN+ project was born only three years ago, and yet so much work has already been done, and so many prospects are in place for the months and years to come! ECREIN+ is a strong partnership, made up of regions that are as geographically diverse as they are close when it comes to their objectives. Placing eco-innovation at the … [Read more...]
Rurality and regional development are perfectly compatible!
Limoges, Limousin (F), 21 November 2012 Contrary to popular belief, rurality and regional development are by no means incompatible, but rather complementary. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Limousin Region (F) joined forces and invited European regions to discuss rurality and regional development from a unique perspective, as well as to show that its is … [Read more...]
Local and regional authorities urge member States to maintain Cohesion Budget
The four main European associations of local and regional government* are deeply concerned about the impact a reduction in the European Union budget would have on the future of cohesion policy. They therefore call on national governments to maintain the cohesion budget at €339 billion, as proposed by the European Commission in July 2012. This call comes ahead of the … [Read more...]
AER new report on EU funding
AER is Releasing a New Report on Information and Access to European Funding and Announces Training in Regional Management of EU Funds Strasbourg, Alsace (F), 17 October 2012 At a time when the European Union is going through a period of economic instability, European funds play a particular role in the development and restarting of regional economies. The Assembly of … [Read more...]
AER welcomes the European Union Nobel Peace Prize
Strasbourg, Alsace (F), October 12, 2012 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), through the voice of its President, Michèle Sabban, gladly congratulates the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for the European Union. While meeting at the General Assembly in Strasbourg (F), AER shares the feeling of pride that fills all of our hearts, in Europe today. This award marks a high point … [Read more...]
Regionalisation and Democracy: It’s High Time we Place the Citizen Back at the Heart of Governance
Strasbourg, Alsace (F), 10 October 2012 The conclusion is clear: the financial and economic crisis that we are experiencing spares no one, and has political consequences all around the world. This crisis is partly rooted in globalisation and is often associated with populism movements, community decline and with an increasing desire for independence. Regionalisation … [Read more...]
The Abruzzo appeal: Regions at Europe’s bedside
Pescara, Abruzzo (I), 22 September 2012 More than 100 politicians from the regions of Europe, national and European representatives, stakeholders from the private sector and associations have responded to the invitation of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Region of Abruzzo (I). The financial and economic crisis that has plagued many countries worldwide … [Read more...]
AER in Poland: Regions gathering to stimulate European growth
Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), will visit Poland at the occasion of the 22nd European Economic Forum, taking place from 4 to 6 September in Krynica-Zdroj. AER is a partner of the Institute for Eastern Studies, an organiser of this Forum gathering each year over 2000 guests from 60 countries, including EU representatives, Prime Ministers, … [Read more...]
AER Summer Schools 2012 : be smart during the crisis !
Ponta Delgada (P), 24th August 2012 Within this cloud of pessimism that hangs over Europe, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) decided to be bold and propose a topic that some might underestimate : Culture and creative industries. More than 120 politicians, regional officers, experts and members of the Youth Regional Network from across Europe gathered in the Azores … [Read more...]
AER President pleads for the German consulate to remain in Strasbourg
Strasbourg (F), 20 July 2012 Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), sent an official letter to the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mister Laurent Fabius. At stake: the Federal Republic of Germany’s Consulate in Strasbourg. As France and Germany prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, the plan to shut down the … [Read more...]
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