Two years into their groundbreaking partnership, The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and GE Energy continue to pave the way towards a new and efficient energy future for Europe and its regions. Brussels, Belgium – April 12th 2011 Today marks the 2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day, a unique event of its kind in Brussels and a key date in the European energy … [Read more...]
You will find below articles on events (past and future) organised by AER, our member regions and other networks, partners and organisations.
2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day
Brussels (BE), 12 April 2011 Today marks the 2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day, a unique event of its kind in Brussels and a key date in the European energy calendar. This two-date event is co-organised by AER and GE Energy and represents an important step in the renewal of regional energy policies. Watch some interviews for this … [Read more...]
1st European Regions Energy Day: Energy subsidiarity on its way in Brussels
Brussels (B), 29 April 2010 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), the Ministry of environment, nature protection and transport of the Land Baden-Württemberg (D) as well as GE Energy launched today the European Regions Energy Day. This event crowns a year of close collaboration between public and private stakeholders in the energy field. It is a vivid symbol of the rise of … [Read more...]
AER at Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency forum: presenting Regions’ role to develop clean technologies
Regions in pole position to lead energetic revolution Monaco, 26 April 2010 Representing the Assembly of European Regions (AER), President Michèle Sabban attended the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum in Monaco. Held by Johnson Controls and the Prince Albert II of the Monaco Foundation, the event has brought together 160 policy makers, NGOs and stakeholders … [Read more...]
Cohesion Policy and Europe 2020: AER challenges EU decisions to affect Europe for the next 10 years
Alba (RO), 16 March 2010. 110 representatives from 39 regions across 15 countries met for the plenary session of the Committee ‘Economy and Regional Development’ of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), which took place in the Alba County (Romania). Together, they reviewed the AER‘s strategy in to relation to cohesion policy and agreed on what European regions should … [Read more...]
ALEC2010: First international conference on Regions’ e-he@lth
Luleå - Norrbotten (S), 5 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) e-he@lth network has organised the first international e-he@lth conference that targets directly the regions and their partners. Over 200 regional politicians, officers, university experts and entrepreneurs from across Europe have come to the Arctic Light E-health Conference (ALEC2010) in … [Read more...]
EU 2020: Regions and businesses together for growth and innovation
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and EUROCHAMBRES, representing European regions and businesses, gathered today regional and business representatives for a discussion on the European Commission’s “EU2020” strategy proposal, which is to succeed the current “growth and jobs” agenda. “Together, we want to bring into this debate some key elements which we believe … [Read more...]
Big build-up, fizzle finish? Regions pledge to save the hopes of Copenhagen
In spite of the failure of the Copenhagen Summit to deliver a long term agreement, the Assembly of European Regions and its member regions pledge to pursue their efforts in the struggle against climate change “Although we expected this result, we are very disappointed about the outcome of the Copenhagen Conference. Heads of State have really missed on a unique … [Read more...]
Youth Employment in Times of Economic Crisis
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and European youth join forces in Paris to find new solutions Paris (F), 11 December 2009 Over 100 young people from 53 regions and 26 countries have gathered in Paris for the third meeting of the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Youth Regional Network (YRN). During the two-day meeting hosted by Disneyland Paris, young … [Read more...]
Regions are an essential element in the implementation of climate policies
Paris, Ile-de-France (F), 15 October 2009 After Climate Week in New York, the Governors’ Summit in Los Angeles and less than two months before the Copenhagen conference, the French region of Ile-de-France is joining the mobilisation of regions for the recognition of their and federated states’ role in the fight against climate change in Copenhagen, together with Québec … [Read more...]
AER seminar on youth entrepreneurship: Regions Supporting Innovative Business and Social Profit
Sarajevo (BiH), 29 September 2009 As Europe faces the global effects of climate change and economic recession, its regions came together yesterday and today to invest in the best resource available to tackle these challenges: Europe’s young people. In this European Year of Creativity and Innovation, an Assembly of European Regions (AER) seminar on youth … [Read more...]
AER and MORE4NRG bring regional solutions to energy challenge
Sundsvall, Västernorrland (S), 23 September 2009 Politicians and energy experts from dozens of regions across Europe gathered in Sundsvall, Västernorrland (S) today to strengthen their commitment to developing renewable energy resources and energy efficiency in their territories. The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) “Energy Efficiency - Regional Solutions for the … [Read more...]
Countdown to Copenhagen: AER gives regions a voice during Climate Week at the UN in New York
Less than a hundred days before the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, a delegation of 10 representatives selected by the Climate Group will take part in the “Climate Week“ opening ceremony taking place in New York alongside the United Nations General Assembly. As a member of the delegation, Michèle Sabban, president of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) will meet … [Read more...]
AER Training Academy enters new season in Brussels
Brussels (B), 11 September 2009 Focusing on the regions’ role in European decision-making, the first Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Training Academy of the post-summer season concluded today in Brussels. Around 30 representatives from regional offices in Brussels attended the two-day training session, which included a study visit to the Council of the European Union. … [Read more...]
Regional airports call for “more support, less burden” in EU state aid guidelines
Brussels (B), 8 September 2009 “Future revisions to EU guidelines on state aid for regional airports must not block economic development,” Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) secretary general Klaus Klipp said today at an AER conference hosted by the Valencia (E) representation office in Brussels. “A region’s economic competitiveness improves with its greater … [Read more...]
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