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This section of the AER Library contains thematic documents, studies, background notes & information.

Article by the AER President Illy on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Zurich speech by W. Churchill

18 September, 2006 By Editor

Article by the President of the Assembly of European Regions Riccardo Illy on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the speech by Winston Churchill on the United States of Europe

On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Winston Churchill's Zurich Speech (19 September 1946), AER President Illy acknowledged the crucial role of Winston Churchill's visionary speech laying the basis for a "regional European organization" and a 'United States of Europe', with France and Germany at the core. (Use Pop out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

Illy: Hold on to the Vision of a United Europe! 60th Anniversary of Winston Churchill’s Zurich speech

18 September, 2006 By Editor

AER President Riccardo Illy speaks at the CoR Plenary in Rome

Strasbourg (F), 18 September 2006 'Because of the political crisis into which the European Union has fallen since the breakdown of the ratification process of the European Constitutional Treaty, citizens of Europe need a clear sign from politics. We want and we need the European Union for peace, security and prosperity. We do not need less Europe, but more. We do not need less … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°14 on Think global – act regional – Autumn 2006

8 September, 2006 By Editor

Think global - act regional Table of contents: Editorial by Riccardo Illy, President Four problems, one answer: more power to the regions! Interview: Danuta Hübner, EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Overview of the situation with the President of the AER (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°13 on Regional Quality Labels – Summer 2006

8 June, 2006 By Editor

Regional Quality Labels Table of contents: Editorial by Aksel Hagen, Vice-Chairman of the Region Oppland-N and President of the Group 'Rural development' of the AER Highlight, protect and diversify, thanks to labels The European debate on Organic products The AER conference in Crete Interview, Stavros Arnaoutakis, Member of the European Parliament … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°12 on E-Health – Spring 2006

8 March, 2006 By Editor

E-health Table of contents: Editorial by Stig-Erik Westmark President of the AER ‘Social Cohesion, Social Affairs and Public Health’ Committee New technologies at the bedsides of patients and health professionals E-health applications: the concrete advantages Interview of Agneta Granström, County Councillor of the Region Norrbotten (S) The European … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°11 on Regions of Europe – Winter 2005

8 December, 2005 By Editor

Regions of Europe Table of contents: Editorial by Riccardo Illy, President Europe’s future lies in its regions Regionalisation gains ground in Europe The regional cause forges ahead in Europe Regions 2000: greater solidarity The AER, twenty years on (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°10 on Saving energy in a hurry – Autumn 2005

8 October, 2005 By Editor

Saving energy in a hurry Table of contents: Editorial by Lutz Stratmann, Minister for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony (D) Giving renewable energies a new impetus: reduce our dependence, maintain our quality of life and preserve jobs Much still needs to be done: EU 2010 targets: new impetus needed for renewables How to achieve a change of direction … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°9 on Youth unemployment: an inevitable fate? – Summer 2005

8 July, 2005 By Editor

Youth unemployment: an inevitable fate? Table of contents: Editorial by Marie-Dominique Simonet, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the region of Wallonia (B), President of the AER Eurodyssey-Programme Investing in young people is investing in the future From school to work: an obstacle race What European instruments exist? Leonardo and Eurodyssey Eurodyssey - … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°8 on Regions, the driving force for development – Spring 2005

8 March, 2005 By Editor

Regions, the driving force for development Table of contents: Editorial by Riccardo Illy, President Innovation, SME networking and cooperation are key to regional competitiveness Working together for a better future When revitalisation equals growth Cohesion policy is a lever of competitiveness The Union must fund its ambitions And the wait-and-see … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°7 on Regional Airports: The regions must be able to fly free – Autumn 2004

8 September, 2004 By Editor

Regional airports Table of contents Editorial by Onno Hoes Coordinator of the AER’s ‘Regional Aviation’ Group The regions must be free to spread their wings! Interregional flights looking for a skilled Community pilot Why public-sector airports will not oppose the draft directive Low-cost airlines help local economies soar The AER is calling for a Power … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°6 on How to become a GMO-free region – Summer 2004

8 June, 2004 By Editor

How to become a GMO-free region Table of contents: Editorial by Brian Greenslade, President of AER's regional development Committee GMOs: the European Union as the sorcerer’s apprentice A beginner’s guide to GMOs “There is scant European legal basis to become a GMO free area” by Cllr Bill Hobman (UK) “Imposing GMO crops on the regions is against the … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°5 on Europe is enlarging – Spring 2004

8 March, 2004 By Editor

Europe is enlarging Table of contents: Editorial by Liese Prokop, President The top priority is to build a citizens’ Europe Getting young people involved in politics “Jeremy Rifkin: Take control of energy” (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open)   … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°4 on the future for the Services of general interest – Winter 2003

8 November, 2003 By Editor

What kind of Europe do we want? Table of contents: Editorial by Liese Prokop, President It happened in a place near you What is the future for services of general interest in Europe? The European Parliament wants a legal framework for general-interest services “We need a binding legal instrument to protect cultural diversity” by Christa Prest (Use Pop Out … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°3 on towards European Constitution – Autumn 2003

8 September, 2003 By Editor

New Europe: United in diversity Table of contents: Editorial by Liese Prokop, President Ushering in a New Era for the Union The Charter of Fundamental Rights grows in Status “The role of the regions has finally been legally recognised” by Peter Straub The Protocol on the Application of the Principles of Subsidiarity and Proportionality is a big step towards … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°2 on Disoriented democracy – Summer 2003

8 June, 2003 By Editor

Engaging people in a changing Europe Table of contents: Editorial: Liese Prokop, AER President Disoriented democracy Where did democracy get lost? Charting a new course: decentralised governance Reoriented democracies (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

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