Two weeks ago, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) stressed in a meeting with Commissioner Hübner the importance of interregional cooperation. This week on 19, 20 and 21 April the AER took in Valencia another important step to support and promote interregional cooperation. At the AER Centurio conference, regional best practices in the field of innovation and competitiveness … [Read more...]
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The first interregional portal for quality tourism is born!
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) officially launches today its web portal for sustainable quality tourism. 'We are very pleased to be in the Comunitat Valenciana, one of the 13 leader regions* in this initiative' stated Thomas Carlsson, Tourism Manager of the County Council of Västerbotten-S and Chairman of the Group on quality tourism of the AER. 'European regions are … [Read more...]
The future of energy lies in the Regions
The Energy Group of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered today Regions, Research Institutes and Industry, to share know-how on energy. Setting up interregional projects is their answer to the crucial problem of energy in the future. 'We all know it is of great priority to work on the future of energy and to find out relevant innovative solutions. The citizens' … [Read more...]
The Vienna conference on co-existence pays lip service to freedom of choice’
The 'Freedom of Choice' conference on co-existence, organised by the European Commission and the Austrian Presidency of the EU, has not born fruit, to the regret of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Following our meeting at the end of March with European Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel, we expected more from this event. However, once at the conference, we simply … [Read more...]
The AER and Commissioner Hübner agree on opening a wide debate on the future of interregional cooperation
'Interregional cooperation is essential for the future of cohesion policy. We of course regret the discontinuation of the INTERREG label and the significant reduction in the support granted to interregional cooperation, but we wish more than ever to move forward. We therefore propose that all stakeholders meet to put forward innovative proposals on how the European … [Read more...]
The Alsace Region: An example of structural funds management
Efficient and successful decentralisation Despite, or rather due to our concerns over the future of cohesion policy and the difficulties in managing the structural funds, we are determined to use our experience and know-how to Europe's advantage.' This is the constructive spirit in which Adrien Zeller, Vice-President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and President … [Read more...]
How to improve health and social services in the Regions? The private sector can be a partner
Vojvodina (SRB), 27 March 2006 "Our goal today is to find innovative solutions that create efficient health and social services at the regional level" stated Stig-Erik Westmark, President of the Committee for Social Cohesion, Social Services and Public Health of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and County Councillor of Västmanland-S, at the AER meeting in … [Read more...]
‘Let’s finally adopt common European rules on coexistence’ the Regions ask
Regions and their farmers need to have a choice whether they want to grow GMO crops or not. This is why, during the meeting with Commissioner Fischer Boel, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) called once again for the adoption of European directive on coexistence between GM and conventional/organic crops. On behalf of the AER, Dr Josef Martinz, Minister for Agriculture of … [Read more...]
The European Regions adopt their political strategy for gender equality
Kiruna (FIN), 9 March 2006 In the context of International Women's Day, the European regions have confirmed their commitment to the promotion of gender equality and have adopted today the Kiruna Declaration, which defines their political priorities in this area for 2006-2007. The Assembly of European Regions (AER), the largest regional organisation in Europe, will focus on … [Read more...]
Regions As the Bridge Between Europe and its Citizens
During a meeting today with Commissioner Margot Wallström, AER-President Riccardo Illy presented concrete reccomendations for how to improve the link between citizens and the EU. 'Regions are responsible for the management of 70-80 per cent of EU policy and therefore can provide information to the European institutions about what works and what does not. Their involvement in … [Read more...]
The European Regions want to take part in the world wide movement in favour of sustainable energy!
Wels, Oberösterreich (A), 2 March 2006 The World Sustainable Energy Days ended today on a positive note for the future of sustainable energy sources. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) was partner of this summit which brought together during three days in Wels (Oberösterreich-A) 930 experts, among them many representatives of energy agencies and regional and … [Read more...]
Resolution from the AER Presidium
Brussles (B), 17 February 2006 The members of the Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), meeting in Brussels on 17th February 2006 and having discussed the outcome of the vote in the European Parliament on the proposed Directive on services in the internal market, have adopted the following resolution: 1. We welcome the European Parliament's decision to … [Read more...]
The European regions call on MEPs to reach a compromise on the Services Directive
The 255 member regions of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) call upon the European Parliament to reach a compromise on the Services Directive during its debate on Tuesday 14th February 2006. 'The debate on the services Directive has lasted for almost two years. Since the very beginning, the AER has raised the citizens' concerns over this Directive. The regions now call … [Read more...]
Village+ Sustainable Development European Label: and the winner is … the County of Lake Tisza
Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) will award the first Village+ Sustainable Development European Label. This label is aimed at supporting and promoting the territories in Europe which have adopted a proactive strategy in favour of environmentally-friendly tourism. The goal is also to encourage European citizens to discover specific regional identities in a … [Read more...]
The AER honours the European Most Youth-Friendly Region
Hungarian County of Veszprem is declared winner among 31 candidates Strasbourg (F), 24 November 2005 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has celebrated the third edition of the Youth-Friendly Region prize, on the occasion of its General Assembly. 31 regions from across Europe, among which 10 AER non-member regions, took part in this competition. Johanna Mikl-Leitner, … [Read more...]
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