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...]
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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...]
General Assembly 2005 in Strasbourg
President Barroso joins the European Regions in Urging Member State Governments to Adopt Financial Perspectives Strasbourg (F), 24 November 2005 750 political regional representatives from throughout Europe, as well as representatives of the European Institutions, joined the General Assembly in Strasbourg today to celebrate AER 20th anniversary. Riccardo Illy, … [Read more...]
Regions important factors for stability and economic growth
Odessa (UA), 4 November 2005 About 200 presidents and political representatives of regions from all over Europe are today meeting in Odessa, under the auspices of the AER, to discuss the importance of regions for stability and economic growth. Experts at the conference, including Professor Charles Ricq of Geneva University, Prof Reinhard Mussgnug of Heidelberg University … [Read more...]
Economic attractiveness, jobs creation, access to services: the AER’s ambition for rural areas
Devon (UK), 20 Otober 2005 In their final declaration, the 150 participants to the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) Conference on 'Promoting competitive regions: what role for rural areas in the Lisbon strategy' today in Devon County Council (UK), stated that "rural areas represent an important part of the new EU territory and are therefore a key factor of cohesion and … [Read more...]
The European Social Model must be grounded in diversity, the AER stated
's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant (NL), 13 October 2005 'The European Social Model cannot be defined as a single model, which can apply in the same way to all European regions and states. The Europe's regions are convinced that any definition of the European Social Model must be grounded in diversity and take account of the various traditions and needs in evidence across … [Read more...]
Innovation in Europe Using the creative potential of the regions: General Meeting of the European Regions
Strasbourg, 24th 25th November 2005 'The Regions' initiatives are key ingredients of a winning Europe. However, the success of many regions - sometimes spectacular in terms of economic development depends on their capacity to reinvest their local resources in an innovative way. The General Meeting of the European Regions in Strasbourg, co-organised with the Alsace … [Read more...]
‘Europe is on standby- we must adopt the budget now’ the AER warns the European Union
Poznan, Wielkopolska (PL), 5 October 2005 To give Europe a chance to overcome its difficulties, the European Union has to adopt the budget 2007-2013 as soon as possible.' This is the message sent to the European Council by the Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), meeting today in Poznan, Wielkopolska-Poland. European Budget for 2007-2013 The AER … [Read more...]
What a future for the cohesion policy in a new Europe without a European budget for 2007-2013?
The Political Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) will hold its next meeting on the 6th October in Poznan (Wielkopolska-PL). Two European issues under the current debate are on the top of this meeting's agenda: - financial perspectives 2007-2013 and the future of the EU cohesion policy in a new Europe, in view of the Informal Meeting of Heads of State/Government … [Read more...]
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