Regions were created in Greece in 1987 in order to respond to organisational and functional requirements of the EU structural policies. Greek regions were not the expression of historically rooted regional identities. Such identities are not particularly strong in Greece (with the exception of Crete), while all over the country local identities obviously overshadow the regional … [Read more...]
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Learn how to better Decarbonise your Energy Systems
By virtue of its relationship with Heat Roadmap Europe (HRE) which began at the COP23, AER would like to invite its member regions to attend a workshop on "unlocking the decarbonising potential in heating and cooling". Heating and cooling systems are at the forefront of energy policy-making at all levels of government. In improving the efficiency and sustainability of heating … [Read more...]
Look out! Come and discover Eurodyssey at the Brussels Event! (Registrations closed)
AER, together with Actiris (Brussels' regional employment service) and Brussels International, is organising a couple of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of youth mobility and employment for regional development through the medium of the Eurodyssey programme for traineeship exchanges. Wednesday 18 April / 13:00 - 18:30 (Public event) A first event, … [Read more...]
AER: Working to Improve European Transportation Systems
AER is excited to announce it will be attending the ACI Europe's 11th Annual Regional Airports' Conference and Exhibition in Naples, Italy. Mr. Roger Esterfors, the expert on regional airports from the AER Working Group on Transports and Mobility will represent AER at the conference. ACI Europe is the European branch of Airports Council International, the only global … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Montenegro: not regions, but municipalities #RoR2017
An ancient Balkan state, Montenegro came under Ottoman control at the end of the 15th century, but became an independent kingdom from 1910 to 1918. Montenegro then joined the newly formed Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, which became the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1929. In 1991, 4 of the 6 Yugoslav republics declared independence, leaving Montenegro and Serbia to form … [Read more...]
Improving Capacity to Implement Environmental Policy: Peer 2 Peer Study Visits
Announcing EIR For years, AER members have been making strides in achieving sustainable development and pursuing progressive environmental policies. To equip regions with the knowledge needed to implement the EU's environmental standards and regulations, AER has put together numerous events and tools. Along the way, members have consistently expressed interest in exchanging … [Read more...]
#CohesionPolicyTips – Let’s work together for a stronger and more resilient cohesion policy
AER’s tips to influence: Towards a stronger and more effective Cohesion Policy beyond 2020 Over the last few weeks, we have offered small and big tips on how to approach and create a dialogue with your local and regional politicians to raise awareness on the needs of a strong more effective cohesion policy post-2020. Here are the tips! Sign the Cohesion Alliance … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Lithuania: an ongoing debate on regional reforms #RoR2017
Essentially, the definition “region” in Lithuania is associated with three types of territorial units: administrative units of the state territory of higher level – counties (apskritys); ethnocultural regions; territorial units where Lithuania’s national regional policy and the European Union’s cohesion/neighbourhood policy are implemented. Counties After the re-establishment … [Read more...]
Study Visit in Gelderland on the Energy Transition
Last spring on the occasion of the London Spring Plenaries, Committee 1 agreed to organise a study visit on the energy transition in Gelderland (NL) to share and learn from each other’s experiences. Originally, the study visit was planned for October 31st-November 2nd 2017 but has now been rescheduled for April 17-19 2018. All AER members are invited to participate and can find … [Read more...]
AER members share knowledge to improve situation for refugees in their regions
On 24 and 25 January 2018, AER co-organised several events focusing on local and regional responses to the Syrian refugee crisis in Brussels. AER would like to thank its honorary President, Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli, who was instrumental in making these events happen. Dr Bozatli has always been a strong supporter of the Turkish-Europe dialogue. These series of events proves it … [Read more...]
AER co-organises events on Syrian Refugee Crisis: Policy Insights and Recommendations
On 24 and 25 January 2018, AER co-organised several events focusing on local and regional responses to the Syrian refugee crisis in Brussels. AER would like to thank its honorary President, Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli, who was instrumental in making these events happen. Dr Bozatli has always been a strong supporter of the Turkish-Europe dialogue. These series of events proves it … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Georgia: the politics of regional development are improving #RoR2017
Georgia is an independent, unified, and indivisible state, as confirmed by the referendum of 31 March 1991 - held throughout the territory of the country, including in the Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic of Abkhazia and the Former Autonomous District of South Ossetia - and by the Act of Restoration of State Independence of Georgia of 9 April 1991. Territorial arrangement … [Read more...]
AER presents its views on the future of EU Cohesion Policy to the European Parliament
On 1 February 2018 Mathieu Mori, AER Secretary-General, participated in the European Parliament's Regional Development Committee meeting at the request of Chair Iskra Mihaylova (ALDE, BG) to present AER's views on the future of Cohesion Policy. The meeting brought together European associations of cities, municipalities and regions to present their views on the future of EU … [Read more...]
The European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018
Throughout 2018, people across Europe will gather to celebrate Europe's unique cultural heritage as part of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. For thousands of years, culture has remained a fixture in people's lives, shaping people's identities and world views. Culture is reflected in the art and literature people create, the food people eat, and stories passed down … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Moldova: are regions lacking autonomy? #RoR2017
The Republic of Moldova is part of the Eastern Partnership, which is an initiative that enables closer political, economic and cultural relations among the EU, its member states and 6 eastern European partners. Moldova gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The young republic later established itself as a “sovereign, independent, unitary and indivisible state” in … [Read more...]
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