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Competitiveness, growth and cohesion: the EU must fund its ambitions

9 February, 2005 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 9 February 2005 The Presidency of the AER met in Strasbourg today and expressed its deep concern about the future of cohesion policy in the new Europe. While the Barroso Commission has just announced an ambitious initiative in order to re-launch growth and job creation in Europe, many Member States are lobbying for that the EU budget be limited to 1% of the … [Read more...]

The AER to Commissioner Hübner: “Cohesion should be at the service of the competitiveness of the regions”

20 January, 2005 By Editor

"...and not a competition between the regions" Representatives of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) discussed today with Commisioner Hübner on the future of cohesion policy in the framework of the ongoing reform. The following requests were given to the Commisioner: Cohesion and the Lisbon agenda "There is tremendous potential for economic development in the regions … [Read more...]

The AER calls upon the European Council to assess the impact of liberalization

14 December, 2004 By Editor

Before adopting the draft Services Directive The Assembly of European Regions (AER) appeals to the wisdom of the Heads of State and Governments when discussing the draft Directive on Services during the next European Council (16-17 December 2004). At the last AER General Assembly in Vienna (25-26 November 2004), the AER member regions, representing the entire political … [Read more...]

The AER is ready to help the Ukrainian regions to secure the future political structure of their country

10 December, 2004 By Editor

Strasbourg and Brussels 10 December 2004 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), very concerned by the political situation in Ukraine, welcomes the decision of the Ukrainian Parliament on 8th December to amend the Constitution. "We will now pay great attention to the implementation of the reforms, and particularly of the adopted text reinforcing the power of the regions" … [Read more...]

Services of General interest in a New Europe Reinforcing the scope for action by the regions

26 November, 2004 By Editor

Vienna (A), 26 November 2004 The members of the Assembly of European Regions, meeting in Vienna on 25th and 26th November 2004 welcomed the signing of the European Constitution as a clear sign that Europe is moving towards the establishment of a Union grounded in the principle of subsidiarity and recognising the key role of the regions in contributing to policy-making. … [Read more...]

General Assembly 2004 in Vienna: Dr. R. Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, elected President of the AER

25 November, 2004 By Editor

Vienna (A), 25 November 2004 The Assembly of European Regions unanimously elected Dr. Riccardo Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy), as its new President for a two years mandate, during its General Meeting in Vienna, on 25th November 2004. "I am very proud to hand over to Dr. Riccardo Illy as the President of the AER, the organisation committed to promoting … [Read more...]

AER Conference on “The Future of Cohesion Policy in an Enlarged Europe”

15 October, 2004 By Editor

Eger, Heves county (H), 15 October 2004 On 14 and 15 October, the Assembly of European Regions and the Region of Heves – Hungary - held a Conference on the Future of Cohesion Policy in an Enlarged Europe, on the initiative of its Committee C “Regional Policies”. This large event was attended by more than 220 persons, representing more than 90 regional and local … [Read more...]

David Byrne congratulates the AER for its contribution to a new European Health Strategy

7 October, 2004 By Editor

Bad Hofgastein (A), 7 October 2004 David Byrne, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, addressed the member regions of AER Committee “Social Affairs and Public Health” at its meeting in Bad Hofgastein (A) on 7th October 2004 and congratulated them on their political activities in promoting good health. Roel Augusteijn (Noord-Brabant, NL), the Committee … [Read more...]

Building bridges between Regions: The AER explores new opportunities for interregional cooperation

4 October, 2004 By Editor

Palma de Mallorca, 4 October 2004 Developing its key role of bringing the European Regions closer together, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has risen to a new challenge: to develop North-South cooperation between the regions of the European continent and their neighbours in the Southern Mediterranean. The Region of Illes Balears-E, living up to its … [Read more...]

3rd Conference of AER’s Education and Culture Regional Ministers: What Place for Arts and Education?

14 September, 2004 By Editor

AER Towards a new pedagogical pattern based on creativity & participation Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (IRL), 14 September 2004 European Regional Ministers of Education and Culture are concerned about the increasing economic use of education. The Assembly of European Regions (AER), the representative organisation of the European Regions, is organising its third … [Read more...]

Campaign for GM free zones and regions gathers force

14 September, 2004 By Editor

Environmentalists and regional authorities launch joint initiative Strasbourg (F), 14 September 2004 Today the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and Friends of the Earth Europe (FoE) have launched a joint long-term campaign that aims to protect traditional crops and products from the consequences of the introduction of new genetic technologies. Among other things the AER … [Read more...]

The AER calls upon the European Commission to stop flooding the Common market with new GM-seeds

7 September, 2004 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 7 September 2004 Since the European Commission decided to lift the ban on new GMOs last May, two new GM maize (BT11 and NK603) were authorised for sale within the EU and 17 new GM varieties of maize are likely to be authorised soon. During its meeting tomorrow, the European Commission will also tackle the sensitive question of the tolerance level … [Read more...]

AER Summer School 2004: Regional Representatives from across Europe

27 August, 2004 By Editor

Olomuc (CZ), 27 August 2004 The 9th annual AER Summer School, which is taking place in Olomouc, Czech Republic, from 22-27 August, brings together 163 representatives of regional authorities from 68 regions and 25 European countries, not only from the new EU but also from its neighbouring countries. Liese Prokop, President of the AER, stated, "It is … [Read more...]

August 2004: Olomouc, Czech Republic, Welcomes AER Summer School

12 July, 2004 By Editor

The 9th annual Summer School organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is scheduled for August 22-27 in Olomouc, Czech Republic. This year's Summer School will focus on the theme of interregional project management and lobbying. “I’m very excited that we have the opportunity to gather 150 politicians and regional representatives together for five days in a new EU … [Read more...]

EU Constitution: The AER campaign saves culture, education, health and social services

21 June, 2004 By Editor

Last minute victory for the European citizens: The AER congratulates the Irish Presidency Strasbourg, 21 June 2004 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has succeeded in its long-term campaign to amend articles of the Constitutional Treaty on the Common Commercial Policy that threatened the quality and free access of European citizens to services of … [Read more...]