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Eurodyssey sets sails for further widening and deepening

21 September, 2007 By Editor

Hunedoara (RO), 21September 2007 The Eurodyssey Annual Forum of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) took place for the first time in Romania, organised by the Hunedoara County Council. A special focus of this year's Forum was placed on how to further expand and develop the programme to provide even better opportunities for young people from all over Europe. While regions … [Read more...]

The AER meets high representatives from Tatarstan to foster relations and set up co-operation projects

21 September, 2007 By Editor

Kazan, Tatarstan-RUS, 21 September 2007 One day after the plenary meeting of the Committee 'Economy and Regional Development', representatives from European regions have gathered in Kazan, Tatarstan-RUS, for a Seminar on the development strategy in the Republic of Tatarstan, organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Tatarstan has put a clear focus on developing … [Read more...]

AER Innovation Award 2007

16 September, 2007 By Editor

For the 2nd time the AER and the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia (I) give an award to the most innovative European Region For more information: [email protected] … [Read more...]

AER starts European-Wide Training Academy for Regional Officers

10 September, 2007 By Editor

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) today launched the AER Training Academy. Regions across Europe (both within the EU and beyond) deal with similar matters, which are relevant to their citizens; these include economic development, infrastructure, tourism, energy, transport, social affairs, public health, culture, education and youth policies. Whilst these policy areas are … [Read more...]

The Province of Istanbul hosts the AER: Over 80 Regions take a stand on decentralisation in Europe

7 September, 2007 By Editor

Instanbul (TR), 7 September 2007 Regional democracy in Turkey was given added momentum today when politicians from 40 European regions met with their Turkish counterparts. Examining how models of regional democracy from other European countries could be more relevant for Turkey, the regional politicians were able to exchange experiences and reinforce the message … [Read more...]

AER Summer School 2007: European regions and Young citizens, together for sustainable development

31 August, 2007 By Editor

Exeter, Devon (UK), 31 August 2007 The prospect of climate change is no longer mere speculation: as this summer's events clearly demonstrate, flooding, forest fires, changes in temperatures and droughts affect many European regions. At the same time, fossils fuels are running out and renewable sources of energy are not yet sufficient to respond to our energy … [Read more...]

IGC start: AER President Illy asks to “Keep the regional dimension in order to ensure Europe moves forward”

20 July, 2007 By Editor

“Regional interests have to be safeguarded in the new EU Reform Treaty”: Riccardo Illy, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER, aer.eu) and of the Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia-I, asks EU representatives to maintain the momentum of European integration, by preserving the regional dimension of the text. Mr. Illy’s comments come on the eve of the next Intergovernmental … [Read more...]

European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation (EGTC): AER concerned by possible EU Member State delays

10 July, 2007 By Editor

The European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) is about to become a reality, as EU member States face the 1st August 2007 deadline to develop the rules necessary to implement the EU Regulation. This was the major theme discussed today at an international conference organised in Brussels by the Assembly of European Regions (AER, www.aer.eu), together with the Austrian … [Read more...]

AER Initiative on the Promotion of the MDGs Together for Development on ’07/07/07′

7 July, 2007 By Editor

Taking advantage of the “magical” date 7th July 2007 (07/07/07), the Assembly of European Regions (AER, aer.eu) has launched today a major initiative in favour of the so-called “Development Target”, whose final aim is to invest the 0,7% of national GDP in development cooperation. Marie-Françoise Muller (Vice-President of Burgundy-F), President of the AER Sub-Committee … [Read more...]

The AER ‘Summer Package’: Work & study opportunities for Young Europeans all over Europe

29 June, 2007 By Editor

Young, active and very much engaged in Europe: this is the perfect profile for the "AER youngster". Hundreds of them will be moving around the European continent this summer. As everyone knows, the summer months are the ones in which young people are on the lookout for study opportunities and work experience, following an intense academic year. The Assembly of European Regions … [Read more...]

1st “Tales from Europe” night successfully launched in Brussels

28 June, 2007 By Editor

Brussels (B), 28 June 2007 Thirty European journalists and regional "storytellers" took part to first "Tales from Europe" night in Brussels, on the 27th June, at the "Office of the European Region". Correspondents from major EU media (among them the Financial Times, Il Sole 24 Ore, Ansa, Zdf, Europolitique, ApCom) actively engaged in a discussion with representatives and … [Read more...]

New EU Reform Treaty in Line with AER Position

26 June, 2007 By Editor

The outcome of the European Council held on 22-23 June is fully in line with the position taken by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), and presented to the German Presidency in February this year. The AER called on EU Member States to set up an Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) as soon as possible and to ensure that the European Parliament was properly represented in its … [Read more...]

1st ‘AER-opean Reception’ gathers more than 120 professionals in Strasbourg

19 June, 2007 By Editor

The 1st 'AER-OPEAN RECEPTION', organized on Tuesday 19th June by the Assembly of European Regions (aer.eu)at the Museum of Modern Art in Strasbourg, turned out to be an unprecedented success: more than 120 participants answered the call and attended the AER cocktail. Professionals working for all the major European institutions and organizations of Strasbourg turned up for … [Read more...]