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International Women’s Day: AER to fight violence against women more than ever

16 March, 2009 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 16 march 2009 Against the backdrop of International Women's Day (March 8), the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and its President, Michèle Sabban, participated in several initiatives in Lyon, Orleans and Paris, thus reasserting AER’s commitment in tackling gender equality issues. Within AER, these issues are championed by the AER Observatory on Gender issues, … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°20 on Sustainable tourism – Spring 2009

8 March, 2009 By Editor

Sustainable tourism Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, President Europe tops holiday charts: tourism must be sustainable if it is to continue to benefit our regions Making tourism sustainable: ensuring tourism boosts regional economies without shortchanging the planet Interview: Eszter Balázsy, head of the international affairs unit for the … [Read more...]

2008 Activity Report

2 January, 2009 By Editor

"Without a doubt, 2008 has been a big year for AER. Our membership increased this year to 270 regions and 16 interregional associations, consolidating our place as the largest and most important network of regions in Europe, and perhaps the world", Michèle Sabban, AER President. (Use Pop out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°19 on Climate change – Winter 2008

8 December, 2008 By Editor

Climate change Table of contents: Editorial: Håkan Sandgren, President of AER’s ‘Economy and Regional Development’ Committee, County Councillor, Jönköping (S) A climate package for Europe Thinking in tandem: AER's climate change working group Interview: Annemarie Moons, regional minister for Noord-Brabant (NL) and coordinator of the AER working group on climate … [Read more...]

The Wiesbaden Resolution Establishing the AER Youth Regional Network

25 November, 2008 By Editor

Hosted by the Hessen Region in Wiesbaden (D), the two-day founding meeting of the AER Youth Regional Network brought together around 90 participants from 50 European regions. The meeting concluded today with the adoption of the Wiesbaden Resolution. (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

Tampere Declaration on Migration and Integration

14 November, 2008 By Editor

Regional politicians from across the wider Europe agreed today that the rewards of welcoming new migrants “far outweigh the negative examples of misunderstandings and prejudices”. Those rewards, according to AER’s “Tampere Declaration on Migration and Integration”, include the “richness of society” and “competitive workforce” enjoyed by regions that are successfully integrating … [Read more...]

AER study: stronger regions, stronger innovation

28 October, 2008 By Editor

Preliminary research suggests that greater regional autonomy leads to stronger innovation potential Linz, Oberösterreich (A), 28 October 2008 Does a more decentralised state foster innovation and, ultimately, economic prosperity? The preliminary findings of a study commissioned by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and conducted by BAK Basel Economics suggest that it … [Read more...]

Noord-Brabant (NL) wins the AER Innovation Award

27 October, 2008 By Editor

Aim of the project The Innovative Actions Braban program 3 (IAB-3) aims to bring the region closer to finding ʻsmart solutionsʼ for the ageing population. In the next few decades the Province will face a number of societal challenges that cannot be solved by existing, traditional solutions. The key problem is the aging population, which will have a wide-spread impact: … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°18 on Migration and Integration – Autumn 2008

8 October, 2008 By Editor

Migration and integration Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, President A warm welcome? Reaping the benefits: Tampere declaration Interview: David Kirk, Hampshire (UK) Interview: Rinus Penninx, professor of ethnic studies and director of the Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies (IMES) at the University of Amsterdam (NL) Different strokes… … [Read more...]

Regions take aim to shatter Europe’s glass ceiling AER declaration calls for equal access to job market

19 September, 2008 By Editor

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana (E), 19 September 2008 Figures are still poor in relation to gender equality in Europe: although women's success rates at school and university are higher than men's, their rate of employment is much lower (57.2%) and the average pay gap between women and men is still around 15% for the same work and equal skills. In addition, women hold the … [Read more...]

AER Donetsk Declaration – Foundation for effective multi-level governance in the Ukraine

15 July, 2008 By Editor

A conference hosted by the Donetsk Oblast (UA) with the participation of 19 Ukrainian regions adopted a declaration* today that opens the door to more effective multi-level governance in that country. (Use Pop out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°17 on AER Youth – Summer 2008

8 June, 2008 By Editor

AER Youth Table of contents: Editorial: David Nordström, President of AER youth sub-committee, Norrbotten (S) Coming together through the AER Youth Regional Network (YRN) AER Youth Programmes – Summer School, Youth Ambassadors & Youth Team: getting young people involved Do you speak European? Breaking down the barriers Eurodyssey, Citizens’ Forum, MYFER … [Read more...]

Thematic dossier n°16 on Regional Awards – Spring 2008

8 March, 2008 By Editor

Regional Awards Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, Acting President Regional awards: Credit where it’s due Innovation award: Competitive edge Interview: Lukas Reutterer, Spokesman for Ernest Gabmann, vice governor of Niederösterreich Communication award: Talking loud and clear Interview: Ignacio Corrales Romero, head of the Foreign Action … [Read more...]

2007 Activity Report

2 January, 2008 By Editor

In his report, AER President, Riccardo Illy, highlighted the AER’s work on the Constitutional Treaty and the Treaty of Lisbon, and mentioned the future enlargement of the EU, in particular calling for Croatia’s membership in 2009. He stated that all the countries of South Eastern Europe needed to be quickly integrated into the European Union. (Use Pop out button to … [Read more...]