Valencia (E), 28th August 2009 In her first speech as chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Committee for Regional Development, Danuta Hübner has said that water will be a “major priority” of the EU’s Regional Policy. “There are regions that will require specific responses, which will be more affected than others by droughts, floods or water scarcity,” Ms Hübner said … [Read more...]
You will find below articles on events (past and future) organised by AER, our member regions and other networks, partners and organisations.
AER and Valencia region highlight role of regional cooperation in fighting the effects of climate change
Valencia hosts 14th AER Summer School Valencia (E), 26 August 2009 AER secretary-general Klaus Klipp underlined in his speech at the 14th AER Summer School opening in Valencia the paramount importance that cooperation between regions in EU programmes and projects plays in tackling climate change. Mr. Klipp emphasised the need to create regional lobbies to stand up for … [Read more...]
AER Peer Reviews: Experts meet in Serbia to audit the region’s potential to produce energy from biomass
Banja Luka, Republika Srpska (BiH), 24 July 2009 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) conducted a four-day energy audit in the Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina-BiH), with the aim of assessing the region’s potential to produce electrical and thermal power from biomass resources, including wood, agricultural and municipal solid waste. Financially supported by the … [Read more...]
AER European Citizens Forum: After 20 Years of Transition, What’s Next for Poland?
Szczecin (PL), 19 June 2009 Tadeusz Mazowiecki, Poland's first prime minister after the fall of communism in 1989, joined the Assembly of European Regions (AER) to mark the 20th anniversary of Poland’s first free elections with a European Citizens Forum held today in Szczecin, Zachodniopmorskie region (PL). The forum brought together almost 100 young people to explore Poland’s … [Read more...]
AER hosts panel discussion of European political groups and regional politicians
Regions’ cross-examination of EP leaders “long overdue” Strasbourg (F), 5 May 2009. The European Parliament’s political groups last night faced a “cross-examination” hosted by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Europe’s largest organisation of regional authorities. Moderated by EU Observer’s Lisbeth Kirk, the panel discussion and audience Q&A brought together … [Read more...]
Michèle Sabban elected AER President
Tampere (FIN), 13 November 2008. Michèle Sabban, Vice-President of the Ile-de-France region (F), was today elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the largest independent network of regional authorities in wider Europe. A former AER vice-president (2006-2008), Ms. Sabban was elected from among three candidates to the two-year post during AER’s annual … [Read more...]
AER study: stronger regions, stronger innovation
Preliminary research suggests that greater regional autonomy leads to stronger innovation potential Linz, Oberösterreich (A), 28 October 2008 Does a more decentralised state foster innovation and, ultimately, economic prosperity? The preliminary findings of a study commissioned by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and conducted by BAK Basel Economics suggest that it … [Read more...]
AER Press conference hosted by Lower Austrian Government Minister in St. Pölten
Speech at AER Committee 3 plenary session press conference. St. Pölten, Niederösterreich (A), 11 September 2008 Lower Austria – a member of the AER accentuates regional identity. Regions answer to the needs of their citizens in a most flexible and direct way. This is of essential importance in a growing Europe, because Europe´s strength is based on the diversity of its … [Read more...]
Culture and tourism, public and private: Partnerships for regional development
AER seminar on cultural tourism and public-private partnerships St. Pölten, Niederösterreich (A), 10 September 2008 Themes and people rather than geographical boundaries: this was the basis of a seminar on cultural tourism and public-private partnerships hosted today in St. Poelten, Lower Austria (A) by the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Around 60 representatives of … [Read more...]
AER General Assembly 2008 is approaching
Is your region creating best-practice solutions to the challenge of migration and integration? Autumn is approaching and so is our General Assembly (GA), which will be held on November 13-14 in Tampere, Finland. This year’s GA will focus on “Migration and Integration: Regional solutions to a European challenge” with activities and forums at which our regions can … [Read more...]
AER Acting President Michèle Sabban adresses AER Summer School 2008
The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) 13th Summer School and 7th Youth Summer School, which concluded today in Östersund (Jämtland, S), brought together over 150 politicians, officers, experts and young people (known as AER’s “Youth Ambassadors”) from regions across Europe to help change those statistics. We report here the final Speech delivered by Mrs Michéle Sabban, AER … [Read more...]
AER Summer School 2008: European regions supporting youth entrepreneurship
We want young job creators, not job seekers! Östersund, Jämtland region (S), 29 August 2008 Although around half of Europe’s young people are interested in the idea of becoming entrepreneurs, less than 5% of youth are actually following that path. The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) 13th Summer School and 7th Youth Summer School, which concluded today in Östersund … [Read more...]
AER Youth Ambassadors bring regional voices to the European stage
Östersund, Jämtland region (S), 28 August 2008 A theatre house in Östersund (S) is this week hosting a gathering of more than 50 young people, who were nominated by their regions as “AER Youth Ambassadors” to take part in the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) 13th annual Summer School and 7th Youth Summer School. The school is this year offering young people from across … [Read more...]
Regional politicians of Ukraine unite to call for greater role in multi-level governance
Donetsk (UA), 15 July 2008 A conference hosted by the Donetsk Oblast (UA) with the participation of 19 Ukrainian regions adopted a declaration* today that opens the door to more effective multi-level governance in that country. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised today’s conference to help the regions of Ukraine – six of which are AER members – … [Read more...]
The Lisbon Treaty: A licence for grass-roots action!
Wroclaw, Lower Silesia (PL), 11 June 2008 As the EU awaits the outcome of Ireland's referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon, the political leaders of Europe's regions were debating the implications for citizens of a ratified Treaty. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) held Presidium and Bureau sessions this week in Wroclaw (Lower Silesia region, Poland) ahead of a European … [Read more...]
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