"As far as the regions are concerned, the AER, created with great prescience under its first president, Edgar FAURE, must act as an instrument, a source of strength and a forum for debate, proposals and action in this vast movement. The regions of Europe vary considerably as regards their status, but their role as a link between Europe and its citizens is becoming clearer with … [Read more...]
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Thematic dossier n°4 on the future for the Services of general interest – Winter 2003
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...]
Ms Prokop Speech to the CoR Seminar on “Cultural diversity: Europe’s wealth” in Graz
Ms Liese Prokop Deputy Governor of Lower Austria and President of the Assembly of European Regions has been invited and pronounced a speech during the Seminar on “Cultural Diversity: Europe’s Wealth”organised by the Committee of the European Regions (CoR) in Graz -the 2003 European Capital of Culture. (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°3 on towards European Constitution – Autumn 2003
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...]
AER Convention over the last development of the EU Constitution Draft
The Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), meeting in Strasbourg today, evaluated the work of the European Convention and expressed satisfaction on its initial results over the Draft of a Constitutional Text for the EU. (Use Pop out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°2 on Disoriented democracy – Summer 2003
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...]
Thematic dossier n° 1 on Sustainable Tourism – Spring 2003
Sustainable tourism Table of contents: Editorial: Liese Prokop, AER President Three Guiding Principles A European charter is essential Reinforce local and regional involvement A choice of labels: Agenda 21 The Istria (Croatia) Meetings on 26 and 27 June 2003 (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
2002 Activity Report
"We must work together to build the European House and achieve our main aim: implementation of our Declaration on Regionalism - passed six years ago but now more relevant than ever before - and application of the principle of subsidiarity. It is we, the regions of Europe, who can provide a guarantee to our citizens that any future problems can be overcome", Liese Prokop, AER … [Read more...]
Final Declaration and Resolution for transparency in WTO negotiations and for Parliamentary vote on GATS
At the initiative of the AER, 150 regional Ministers and political representatives of culture and education from all over Europe and Canada looked at the consequences of negociations in the framework of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) on public policies and services in the fields of culture, education and the media. They unanimously demand the organisation of … [Read more...]
Newsletter Autumn 2002: General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
Headlines: The AER calls for a Parliamentary vote on GATS Brixen/Bressanone Declaration on cultural diversity and GATS* AER activities in the 2nd phase of the Convention The future of Europe depends on gender equality Eurodyssey Forum in Porec The Regions' follow-up to the Johannesburg Summit Young people act in favour of sustainable development … [Read more...]
Newsletter Summer 2002: the Future of Europe
Headlines: European Convention: The future of Europe must be rooted in the Regions Conference of Presidents and regional Ministers on the future of regional policy in Europe Successful co-operation between regional offices in Brussels Milan hosts the 2nd European Conference of Regional Ministers of Health and Social Affairs (use pop-out button to view & … [Read more...]
AER Statement: How can regions ensure a sustainable future to their citizens?
How can regions ensure a sustainable future to their citizens? The answer of the European regions AER Committee C Statement on “The Assembly of European Regions Contribution to the Johannesburg Summit” Adopted by AER Committee C on regional policies having met in Bodo, Nordland region, Norway, on 14-15 June 2002 (Use pop out button to view & download the position) … [Read more...]
Newsletter Spring 2002: European governance
Headlines: The Regions in action for tomorrow's Europe (convention, enlargement, reform...) Exeter, capital of regional Europe for a day LINZ CONFERENCE A successful step for giving European regions one voice Governance and the Future of Europe Regional Policy and Cohesion Transport networks in Europe Sustainable agricultural policy and the protection of … [Read more...]
Newsletter winter 2001: AER Priorities 2002 stick to the European Agenda
Headlines: AER Priorities 2002 stick to the European Agenda The Future of Regional policy and the CAP Cohesion and enlargement Regional involvement in decision-making in Europe Strengthening interregional collaboration Three questions for Klaus Klipp, the new Secretary General AER General Assembly 2001: Two days of dialogue between the East and the West … [Read more...]
2001 Activity Report
"EU enlargement gives a whole new dimension to the many cooperation attempts having taken place and therefore represents a major challenge. Thanks to this process, border Regions will go from the periphery of the old Europe to the centre of the new Europe. This integration process brings new possibilities for development for border Regions, but also dangers and threats. For … [Read more...]