Confronted by the crisis which affects Europe as a whole, Regions must take up the challenge and act as a true driving force to make proposals and impulse new policies at regional level. Their current economic difficulties should not prevent them from fully exploiting their strengths and potential. European Regions must work together in order to bring trust back to their … [Read more...]
This section of the AER Library contains adopted positions, statements, declarations and reports.
Political report on “Rurality and regional development: Unlocking our territories’ economic and social potential”
"There is a temptation to focus on a number of points and targets which appear to increase effectiveness, for example, placing an emphasis on competitiveness, urban areas and innovation. This is justifiable, but only to a certain point! Beyond this, there is a real risk of imbalance". Jean-Paul Denanot, Raporteur President of the Limousin Region (FR) Chairman of the RUR@CT … [Read more...]
Political report on “IDeal Index: Measuring real tangible progress and quality of life in the European regions”
"Even though its contribution may be important, money doesn’t buy happiness, and neither do simple production and output. Indeed, it stands to reason that one should not rely strictly on GDP figures to judge socio-economic health". Beat Vonlanthen , State Councillor Minister of Economic Affairs-Canton of Fribourg (CH) (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) or download it in … [Read more...]
Political report on “The Role for the Regions in Enabling a Future for Electric Vehicles”
"There is a pressing need for Europe to reduce it’s carbon emissions and transport is one of the key areas through which this can be achieved. I believe that electric vehicles have an important role to play in attaining this, and in the future mobility of European regions". Melville Kendal, Rapporteur Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council (UK) (Use Pop Out button to … [Read more...]
AER Resolution: “Youth as a source and a lever of regional growth in times of crisis”
The crisis which Europe is undergoing is a matter of deep concern to the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and its members. They decided to enhance their reflection on the role that Regions do and can play in order to face the impact of this crisis. In addition to specific studies and publications, AER therefore launched in 2012 a series of Summits on the Regions and 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...]
Resolution from the AER Summit of the Regions and the Crisis
The financial and economic crisis that has plagued many countries worldwide and in Europe for the past several months is far from over. The efficiency of regional policies is directly impacted by the budgetary restrictions that the situation requires and by the conditionalities linked to the European aid. In this context, the European Stability Mechanism and the Growth Pact … [Read more...]
Recommendations for Entrepreneurship Education in Europe
Recommendations Wider understanding of “entrepreneurship education” Strong political commitment and support Sustained funding for activities Be integrated across the full education cycle Support to teachers Create regional support services Network and exchange of experiences (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Strasbourg declaration on youth participation
Young people - active partners and stakeholders of both the present and the future. Emphasizing the importance of youth involvement in a changing society for the empowerment of young people and the upbringing of modern citizens. Recalling the spirit and intention of the European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life (2003). Enhancing … [Read more...]
Political report on “Information and access to European funding”
"European funds have always been of paramount importance for European regions, and now more than ever at this crucial time when future programmes are being planned for the period from 2014". André Reichardt, Rapporteur First Vice-President of the Regional Council of Alsace (FR) (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Regions at the bedside of Europe
Introduction The financial and economic crisis that has plagued many countries worldwide and in Europe for the past several months is far from over. Regions are directly concerned by the budgetary restrictions that the situation requires. In this context, if one can welcome the setting up of the European Stability Mechanism as a key element, it will not be sufficient on its … [Read more...]
AER-ERRIN position on “Research and Innovation Landscape”
Research and innovation will be the key battleground of current and future European competitiveness and despite the economic crisis it is imperative that Europe, Member States and regions continue to invest in research and innovation capacities. This short position paper developed by ERRIN and the AER is a means of opening up a wider discussion on the future role of regions … [Read more...]
Declaration on Equal Access to Culture
Organised jointly by AER and the region of Acores (P), AER Summer School3 took place between 20 and 25 August 2012. During the AER Summer Schools regional and European decision-makers, regional officers and young people had the chance to discuss the important topic of culture and creative industries in times of economic crisis. The UN declaration of Human Rights tells us why … [Read more...]
Contribution to the Commission’s “Common Strategic Framework 2014-2020”
Cohesion policy is the European Union policy conceived for and applied by the regions, geared towards achieving an economic, social, and regional cohesion in Europe, thanks of course to this policy, but also to financial tools called structural funds, to be extended over a period of 7 years. The debates and negotiations concerning the upcoming 2014-2020 period are in … [Read more...]
AER Position on the Need for Electric Vehicle Charging Harmonisation
AER considers that electric vehicles will become an increasingly important part of travel patterns, as the transport system is de-carbonised. If fuelled by energy from low carbon sources, electric cars contribute to climate change reduction goals. They will have local air quality, noise and quality of life benefits and can support investment in renewable energy … [Read more...]
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