AER Focus Group coordinates support for Ukraine On the one year anniversary of Russia's unprovoked war of aggression against of Ukraine, the Assembly of European Regions is bringing our members together to coordinate support towards our twelve Ukrainian members. On 7 February, the AER's Executive Board adopted a proposal to create a dedicated Ukraine Focus Group, for … [Read more...]
AER stands with Ukraine
Russia's aggression against Ukraine tears innocent lives, violates international law and shatters global security. In the wake of this merciless brutality, the AER stands with Ukraine and its Ukrainian members. The future is (more) Europe and Ukraine is part of it. With its brutal and unjustified aggression, Russia placed itself out the international society and refused … [Read more...]
AER’s Regions stand with Ukraine – European solidarity in action
Last February, Ukraine suffered the full force of Russian aggression. Russia's military invasion of the country marked the beginning of an escalation of violence that has led to thousands of Ukrainians losing their lives, millions more becoming refugees, and has thrown Europe into a military conflict on a scale not seen in decades. In the six months since the invasion, … [Read more...]
AER releases statement on Invasion of Ukraine
Ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on 22 February, AER President, Magnus Berntsson and Secretary General, Christian Spahr issued a statement of solidarity with the people of Ukraine on behalf of the Assembly of European Regions. In line with the values of democracy, mutual respect and dialogue that underpin the Statutes of the Assembly of European Regions, the … [Read more...]