Strasbourg (F), 10 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the new Barroso Commission, approved by the European Parliament. The new college of European Commissioners will shape European policy making for the next 5 years (until October 2014). “On behalf of AER, I extend a special welcome to Johannes Hahn, the new Commissioner for Regional Policy. … [Read more...]
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2009 Activity Report
"At no time has that solidarity been more important than it is now. The economic downturn and climate change – this year’s two greatest challenges – have shown just how crucial the regions are in tackling European and global challenges. It is the regions that support the EU’s 22 million SMEs, driving innovation and providing two-thirds of all jobs in the EU. And it is the … [Read more...]
Big build-up, fizzle finish? Regions pledge to save the hopes of Copenhagen
In spite of the failure of the Copenhagen Summit to deliver a long term agreement, the Assembly of European Regions and its member regions pledge to pursue their efforts in the struggle against climate change “Although we expected this result, we are very disappointed about the outcome of the Copenhagen Conference. Heads of State have really missed on a unique … [Read more...]
Regions’ message at Copenhagen: we can’t wait, it’s time to act!
The Assembly of European Regions and key actors push forward the fight against climate change Copenhagen (DK), 15 December 2009 In the framework of the different activities organised by local authorities in parallel to the 15th Conference of Parties in Copenhagen, the Climate Group gathered for its “leaders’ summit” in Copenhagen a panel of international … [Read more...]
AER Youth Peer Review on Youth Employment
Over 100 young people from 53 regions and 26 countries have gathered in Paris for the third meeting of the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Youth Regional Network (YRN). As a result of this international gathering, the YRN has launched a tool for the future: the AER Youth Peer Review on Youth Employment. The aim of this initiative is to develop a comprehensive peer review … [Read more...]
AER position on Multilevel governance
Adopted in Belfort on 26 November 2009 Executive summary: 1. The involvement of regional and local authorities as genuine partners in the EU multilevel governance system is a pre-condition to ensure the sustainable development of the Union and enhance its legitimacy. 2. AER therefore calls for a sincere application of the sub-national subsidiarity and partnership … [Read more...]
Belfort Appeal: Regions mobilise in the fight against climate change
In Belfort, during the last major international climate change conference before the Copenhagen summit, Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and its 270 member regions, together with its partners from the United Nations development programme (UNDP) represented by Christophe Nuttal, the Climate Group and its President Steve Howard, along with … [Read more...]
AER Recommendations on the Future of Cohesion Policy post-2013
Towards a territorially-based policy for all Europeans? Adopted on 26 November 2009 at the AER General Assembly Extract: It is essential that cohesion policy remains European. The current division of tasks between the European Commission and the Member States should be continued. In order to improve the efficiency of the policy and fully follow the line opened by the … [Read more...]
Letter by the AER and other local and regional Associations to the European Parliament
Seven organisations [1] representing Europe’s local and regional authorities addressed a letter, on 3 November 2009, to all Members of the European Parliament stating their concerns about the draft Communication “Reforming the budget, changing Europe”, prepared recently by the EU Commission. “The draft communication”, say the local and regional associations, “sets out a series … [Read more...]
AER’s Draft of a Resolution to the Copenhagen Climate Conference
In November 2009, the AER and other Regional and Local Organisations have attached a draft of a resolution that each Regional president could forward to their respective national governments. The draft requested that regional governments would be sufficiently taken into consideration when designing a new climate change protocol. (Use Pop out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Appeal to Copenhagen Climate Conference
Strasbourg, 2 November 2009 To the Presidents of the AER member regions Dear President, Limiting global temperature rise is an immense and urgent challenge that will require an unprecedented level of collaboration and cooperation among all levels of government around the world. Regional governments are an important part of this equation as drivers for … [Read more...]
Västra Götaland (SE) wins the AER Innovation Award
Aim of the project Industriell Dynamik (Industrial Dynamics) is a regional network in Västra Götaland, to promote industrial companiesʼ growth and stronger competitiveness through more forceful exploitation of development potential and support for innovation. The aim is to strengthen renewal, growth and competitiveness in existing companies. (Use Pop Out button to … [Read more...]
Slaskie (PL) wins the AER Innovation Award
Aim of the project The objective of the SEKAP project is to provide a number of public services via the Internet and increase the administrationʼs efficiency. A Platform of Public eServices was established and is dedicated to 3 types of users: officials, citizens and entrepreneurs. The concept of the SEKAP project (Electronic communication system for public administration … [Read more...]
Heraklion (GR) wins the AER Innovation Award
Aim of the project The aim of the action is to detect breast cancer at a very early stage, to reduce mortality in the female population and to raise awareness. The Mobile Mammography Unit was set up by the Prefecture of Heraklion in July 2008 in order to promote the early diagnosis of breast cancer and overcome economic, social and geographic obstables that precent women … [Read more...]
Open letter to Mr. José Manuel Barroso – President of the European Commission
Dear Mr Barroso, I am writing to you to express our grave concerns regarding your draft communication to the European Parliament and Council, dated 6 October 2009, which proposes “a reform agenda for a global Europe [reforming the budget, changing Europe]”. Having read about the draft communication in this week’s press and obtained a copy of the draft since, we … [Read more...]
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