Mallorca, Balears Islands (E), 9 November 2006 Riccardo Illy, President of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy), was re-elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), for a second two-year mandate. In his speech after re-election, President Illy declared "Since the beginning of my first mandate two years ago, I gave myself the task to bring a new impulse to … [Read more...]
You will find below articles on events (past and future) organised by AER, our member regions and other networks, partners and organisations.
Territorial co-operation: Making Europe tangible and relevant for all of us
Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 29 September 2006 The European framework for interregional co-operation is undergoing significant change. The European regions need to consider what affect this will have upon their future opportunities to work together. This was the task of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), at its conference on regional co-operation in the wider … [Read more...]
Regional Quality Labels can make your mouth water, or how to promote rural areas’ economic development
"We are convinced that labels are an excellent promotion tool for the regions and their local producers, particularly in rural or isolated zones. Labels represent not only the quality of a product but also the personality of a region," stated Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). "This is the reason why regions should exploit their full … [Read more...]
Regions should be the link between Europe and the Citizens for a better communication
Sarajevo (BiH), 16 June 2006 The political Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met today in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to decide upon the AER's position on the European Commission's Plan D and its Communication Strategy. 'We, as Presidents of the Regions, are keenly aware of the lack of citizens knowledge regarding Europe and its future. We … [Read more...]
Regions get a Health check-up: E-health is the future
Norrbotten (S), 9 June 2006 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), in cooperation with the County Council of Norrbotten (S), organised today an international conference entitled 'E-health: around the clock care for everyone, everywhere'. Bringing together over 100 politicians, officers and Information Technologies (IT) experts from Swedish, Dutch, Romanian, French, Polish, … [Read more...]
‘Education or Training? The Lisbon process and the European soul’
Pécs, Baranya (H), 1 June 2006 'Education or Training? The Lisbon process and the European soul' was the title of the speech Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner (Lower Austria), President of the Assembly of European Regions' Committee on Culture, Education & Training, Media & Information Technology, Youth and Sport, held on 25 May 2006 in Pécs, capital of the Hungarian … [Read more...]
Village+ Sustainable Development European Label: and the winner is … the County of Lake Tisza
Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) will award the first Village+ Sustainable Development European Label. This label is aimed at supporting and promoting the territories in Europe which have adopted a proactive strategy in favour of environmentally-friendly tourism. The goal is also to encourage European citizens to discover specific regional identities in a … [Read more...]
Regions important factors for stability and economic growth
Odessa (UA), 4 November 2005 About 200 presidents and political representatives of regions from all over Europe are today meeting in Odessa, under the auspices of the AER, to discuss the importance of regions for stability and economic growth. Experts at the conference, including Professor Charles Ricq of Geneva University, Prof Reinhard Mussgnug of Heidelberg University … [Read more...]
‘Europe is on standby- we must adopt the budget now’ the AER warns the European Union
Poznan, Wielkopolska (PL), 5 October 2005 To give Europe a chance to overcome its difficulties, the European Union has to adopt the budget 2007-2013 as soon as possible.' This is the message sent to the European Council by the Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), meeting today in Poznan, Wielkopolska-Poland. European Budget for 2007-2013 The AER … [Read more...]
AER Summer School 2005: Crossing the Bridge Welcome to Europe
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised its first Summer School ten years ago. This year, at the 10th AER Summer School, we expect a greater number of participants than ever before. We will meet from 28th August to 3rd September 2005 in the city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 2005 Summer School will focus upon the theme 'Regions as the motors for Prosperous … [Read more...]
Recognising the vital role of the regions: a crucial stake for Europe
Wroclaw (PL), 19 May 2005 'European economic growth, which has been dynamic for the past ten years, will be in danger, if the Constitutional Treaty is not ratified,' warned Riccardo Illy, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and of Friuli Venezia Giulia-I, during his intervention at the opening of the European Summit of Cities and Region organised in Wroclaw … [Read more...]
17 May 2005: Rendez-vous in Brussels “For a sustainable European agriculture”
On 17th May 2005, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is organising a conference on 'Safeguarding sustainable European agriculture: coexistence, GMO free zones and the promotion of quality food produce in Europe', in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Europe (FOEE) and with the support of the Land Upper Austria-A and the Region Tuscany-I. The following questions will be … [Read more...]
Scenario Europe 2010 – The AER launched its work on the White Paper on the role of the regions
Dubrovnik (HR), 29 Aprile 2005 'EU enlargement and globalisation have created new opportunities and challenges for the European regions. The Constitutional Treaty currently in the process of being ratified in the Member States and the Lisbon Strategy imply the greater involvement of regions in all aspects of European governance in the next future, especially if we want to … [Read more...]
Services of General interest in a New Europe Reinforcing the scope for action by the regions
Vienna (A), 26 November 2004 The members of the Assembly of European Regions, meeting in Vienna on 25th and 26th November 2004 welcomed the signing of the European Constitution as a clear sign that Europe is moving towards the establishment of a Union grounded in the principle of subsidiarity and recognising the key role of the regions in contributing to policy-making. … [Read more...]
General Assembly 2004 in Vienna: Dr. R. Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, elected President of the AER
Vienna (A), 25 November 2004 The Assembly of European Regions unanimously elected Dr. Riccardo Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy), as its new President for a two years mandate, during its General Meeting in Vienna, on 25th November 2004. "I am very proud to hand over to Dr. Riccardo Illy as the President of the AER, the organisation committed to promoting … [Read more...]