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...]
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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...]
New Report on EU Funding
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 European Regions (AER) has therefore published a report that aims at enabling European regions to improve access to European programmes, whether sectoral or structural. This policy … [Read more...]
AER Information Campaign Episode 3: Health and Cohesion Policy
Episode 3 – What are the future priorities with a direct link to Health? (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [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...]
AER Information Campaign Episode 2: Health and Cohesion Policy
Episode 2 – How can you get money to fund Health? (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [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 Information Campaign Episode 1: Health and Cohesion Policy
Episode 1: Future Cohesion Policy: What is it, how to use it? (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [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...]
AER contribution to the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Most regions in Europe are made up of territories known as “rural” areas and are thus concerned by the issues linked to rural development and agriculture. The presence of agriculture in all our European regions is a strong illustration of the identity of our continent and a significant component of the landscape in our territories. Questions of autonomy, food quality and … [Read more...]
YRN Statement on “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity”
AER Youth Regional Network Statement Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Equal rights for all The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union states explicitly in Article 21 that “Any discrimination based on any grounds such as sex, race (…) or sexual orientation shall be prohibited”. Also the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and … [Read more...]
The Role of Regional Airports in a future Transportation System
A Study commissioned by the region of Østfold (N) on behalf of the AER Working Group on Regional Airports Conclusions The working group acknowledges the results of the study and will use it as a base for further work on the framework for regional airports, including state aid. The working group gives a mandate to the chair of the group to secure the conclusions of … [Read more...]
AER position on “Erasmus for all”
AER has been at the forefront of Education, Training and Youth policies. Its founding President, Edgar Faure, inscribed youth issues in the DNA of our Assembly by establishing, in 1985, the Eurodyssey programme. This programme has given until today the opportunity to thousands of Europeans to get a first professional experience abroad, while discovering a new culture and … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°30 on Eco-innovation in the regions – Spring 2012
Eco-innovation in the regions Table of contents: Editorial: Alain Chabrolle, Vice President of Rhône-Alpes Regional Council (F) in charge of health and environment No time to waste. Europe must support eco-innovation if it is to overcome its economic and environmental challenges Better Together. ECREIN+ provides a platform for regions to share best practice on … [Read more...]
Background paper: EU Cohesion policy 2014-2020
Common Strategic Framework: what is at stake for European Regions? In October 2011, the draft regulation laying down common provisions on the 5 funds covered by the Common Strategic Framework was published. Overall aim of the regulation: Provide for an integrated use of of these 5 funds to deliver common objectives derived from Europe 2020. The Common Strategic Framework … [Read more...]
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