Internship: how would you like to support our member relations with our Turkish member regions? Are you interested in interning in member relations for the largest independent political network of regions in Europe. We are looking for an intern to work with us in the AER Brussels office to support our membership for our Turkish members. NB: In order to apply, you must be … [Read more...]
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Regionalisation in Belgium: “Risk of implosion of the Belgian state is existent” #RoR2017
Belgium became independent in 1830. Between 1970 and 1993, the country evolved into a more efficient federal structure. This occurred through six state reforms (in 1970, 1980, 1988-89, 1993, 2001 and 2014). As a result, today, the first Article of the Belgian constitution reads: “Belgium is a federal state, composed of communities and regions”. The leadership of the country … [Read more...]
Tips & tricks to make the most of the Policy Learning Platform
AER is involved in the Policy Learning Platform, but how can you take advantage of that? If you're not sure what that Policy Learning Platform is, read this before going on with the tips below. Two networks, multiple synergies AER and the Policy Learning Platform share common principles and reach out to similar target groups; both are involved in regional policy making and … [Read more...]
International Town Twinning Conference 22-23 November in Istanbul
Save the date 22-23 November Local/regional authorities in Turkey and EU member states are invited to join the International Town Twinning Conference which aims to create network and partnerships between local administrations from Turkey and the EU countries. The conference will be held 22-23 of November in Istanbul. The deadline for applications is 11th of November … [Read more...]
A platform for policy learning: what you need to know
If you're working in regional policy making or active somehow in the Interreg Europe programme, you will probably have heard of the Policy Learning Platform. Yes, another platform, another network but stay tuned, we are here to convince you that this one is worth taking a closer look at. AER has a long history of helping regional policy makers to learn from each others in … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Armenia: improvements of local self-government needed
The Republic of Armenia 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. Armenia gained independence from the Soviet Union on 21 September 1991. For seventy years Armenia had been under Soviet rule, which had imposed the Soviet system of … [Read more...]
AER’s position on Catalonia/Spain
We urge all parties to proceed in an environment void of violence, where constructive exchanges can take place. … [Read more...]
A milestone in the Silver Economy Project: 2017 European Week of Regions and Cities
The AER and the SEED Consortium can only be proud of the great success of the workshop “An Alternative for the future: Silver Economy for cities and regions”! Through the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2017 in Brussels, the workshop on October 10 attracted around 250 representatives from local and regional authorities, business and service providers, … [Read more...]
Decisions from the Eurodyssey Steering Committee in Sibenik-Knin (HR)
In their last meeting in Sibenik-Knin (HR) at the 2017 Eurodyssey Forum, the newly elected members of the Steering Committee took some strategic steps to continue the process of change and renewal for the programme. New procedures for better cooperation After the adoption of a new Statute at the AER General Assembly in May 2017, the Steering Committee has now adopted its … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Denmark: Centralised, for now.
Denmark has been a constitutional monarchy since 1848. By the 19th century, Denmark was a centralised, absolutist kingdom. The present administrative structure was established in 2007 with the administrative reform, which merged the previous 271 municipalities to 98 and the 14 counties into 5 regions. The only direct task of the regions is the organisation of the hospital … [Read more...]
Outcome of Executive Board meeting (Brussels 11/10/17)
The third meeting of the new Executive Board took place in Brussels on Wednesday 11 October 2017 during the European Week of Regions and Cities where AER was particularly involved. Here are some of the EB highlights: The meeting was dominated by the discussion on the AER Vice Presidents' portfolios. The AER Vice Presidents presented the way in which they plan to make … [Read more...]
Connectivity: AER at Smart Airports in Germany
AER was invited to contribute to Smart Airports in Munich, a series of conferences about the role, evolution and future of airports. Martin Tollén, Chair of the AER working group on Transports & Mobility shared insights on growth, social responsibility and sustainability during the first day conference "Aviation & Economic Development". His presentation on regional … [Read more...]
AER members share their sustainable transport achievements with Revolve Magazine
In this month's issue of Revolve Magazine, AER was fortunate to have the opportunity to showcase the efforts of its members in the field of sustainable transport. The issue can be visualised here. AER member regions' efforts can be seen on pages 16 through 22. The article, entitled "The Modernisation of Transport: where mobility meets efficiency", showed that as our … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a sum of reform successes and failures
Understanding the current state of affairs in Bosnia and Herzegovina when it comes to its European integration process and regionalism is, in general, closely linked to the outcomes of EU conditionality in practice. The current situation may be observed as a sum of reform successes and failures in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, in order to understand the process better, … [Read more...]
The Eurodyssey family continues to grow!
The Croatian region of Šibenik-Knin hosted the Eurodyssey Forum, from 3 to 5 October. The participants were welcomed by a sunny and warm weather: a pleasant atmosphere for the forum's 2017 edition. On the first day, a new member region was presented, Arad (RO). Lavinia Terpea, the region’s correspondent, introduced the region and its goals for the programme. Presentations AER … [Read more...]
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