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...]
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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...]
AER Activity Report 2011
Strasbourg (F), 13 February 2012 Our Secretariat is pleased to publish the electronic versions of the Assembly of European Regions’ Activity Report 2011. Discover AER activities during a very intensive and dynamic year for European regions at the European and the international levels! A special message from our President Michèle Sabban, our former Secretary General … [Read more...]
A quick guide to “Active and Healthy Ageing”
February 2012 “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” Table of contents: Active Ageing: Older People, a Burden to Society? What can regions do? AER Actions in the field of active and healthy ageing Taking action now: European Year 2012 European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing … [Read more...]
2011 Activity Report
"2011 has been a critical year, but also one of hope - hope for strengthened cooperation between our regions to continue developing our continent’s territories; hope for a respectful and efficient neighbourhood relationship; and finally, hope for stable and sustainable economic growth in our regions, which shields us against the impact of climate change and constitutes an … [Read more...]
European economic governance: what role for the Regions?
The sovereign debt crisis which has been raging over the past few months in many States in Europe and around the world is now having a direct impact on the Regions: in early December, Standard and Poor’s announced that it intended to lower the rating of the Ile-de-France region, with two German Länder (Saxony and Bavaria) and the Brussels-Capital region also being under threat. … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°26 on Research and Innovation – Winter 2011
Research and Innovation Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, AER President Multilevel governance ‘key to Europe 2020’ Bottoms up to address Europe's major challenges Interview: Hande Özsan Bozatli Vice-President of Istanbul Provincial Council (TR) Show me the money: how to improve access to Europe's finances for SMEs Get involved: the AER … [Read more...]
Ponta Delgada Declaration
Which is the role of European Regions in the present full globalised world? Can Regions together Master Globalisation? The AER General Assembly adopted a Declaration about this topic during its last meeting in Ponta Delgada (PT) on 25 November 2011. (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Wielkopolska (PL) wins the AER Innovation Award
Aim of the project The Pre-incubator of Innovation aims to sponsor youth business and entrepreneurship, with particular attention to recent university graduates. The project provides capital, legal advice, technical know-how, and other services to «pre-incubate» fledgling small businesses. (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°29 on Youth in a changing society – Autumn 2011
Youth in a changing society Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, AER President Young ambition: AER Summer Schools 2011 brought 140 young people, politicians and experts together Empowering youth through subsidiarity: From mobility schemes to competitions, AER has developed a wide range of tools to boost youth involvement in decision making processes … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°28 on Regions tackle natural disasters Summer 2011
Regions tackle natural disasters Table of contents: Editorial: Thymios N. Sokos, General Secretary, Decentralised administration of Macedonia and Thrace (GR) When disaster strikes: Europe’s regions must work together if they are to cope with the growth in natural and manmade disasters Crisis management: Cooperation, coordination, communication. These are the … [Read more...]
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