AER is happy and proud to share with its member regions and partners the first outcomes of the “100 solutions project campaign”, which was launched in June in partnership with R20 and Leonardo di Caprio Foundation. This initiative aims at valorising regional green projects by giving them visibility on the international stage and by helping regions finance their green … [Read more...]
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Field mission to the French regions after the territorial reform
On 10 and 11 October, the AER Vice-President for Institutional Affairs and Leader of Hampshire County (UK) Cllr. Roy Perry will pay visits to various French regions, in order to re-engage and rebuild ties with them. France has indeed seen significant changes in 2016 with a major territorial reform that has led to less regions with more competences. From 22 metropolitan regions, … [Read more...]
Science and Policy Making: the challenges of establishing a new dialogue
There is an dangerous trend toward a post-facts society, where truth and evidence are losing value and they are replaced at the heart of decision making processes by emotions. In this context, the European Commission and the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) jointly organised on 29 and 30 September 2016 the international conference Science and Policy … [Read more...]
Regions demand to be involved in shaping Cohesion policy post-2020
337 Regions, cities, municipalities and interregional organisations demand a strong renewed EU Regional Policy after 2020. Regions send a highly visible and strong signal to the leaders of Europe on the future of Cohesion policy. Under the leadership of Lower Austria (At) and the Assembly of European Regions, 337 political representatives of regions from 22 member states … [Read more...]
Fostering cooperation among AER and DEIK – the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey
AER continues to foster the dialogue and cooperation with Turkish partners both at political and economic level. DEIK – the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey has been welcomed at AER Brussels Office by the AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli together with H.R.H. Prince Laurent of Belgium, her special advisor, AER Secretary General as well as representatives of the … [Read more...]
AER Secretariat is recruiting a Project Finance Manager (now closed)
We are looking for an open minded and dedicated project finance manager to deal with European projects as well as search for interesting opportunities to animate our network and offer to our member regions. If you like the idea and you wish to be part of an international and motivated team, do not hesitate and apply now! EU Project Finance Manager Set up in 1985, The Assembly … [Read more...]
Strengthening cooperation between EU leaders and European regions
AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, together with Laurent of Belgium, her special advisor and Mr Mathieu Mori, AER Secretary General met with Mr Guy Verhofstadt, member of the European Parliament and Leader of the Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. AER is meeting with EU leaders to strengthen cooperation on cultural and social matters with European … [Read more...]
Workshop invitation: innovation in rural areas
The Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) invite you to a workshop organised with the OECD in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities. The debate, titled "Renaissance for Remote Rurban Regions through Research - the Case of Less Urban Areas in the North", is hosted by Scotland Europa at Scotland House, Rond-Point Schuman 6, 1040 Brussels, on 11 October 2016 … [Read more...]
Shedding light on Turkey post failed-coup
AER President, Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli led a delegation of AER members and representatives of partner organisations (see list below) to Ankara for unique encounters with regional and national high level officials from the main political parties. The aim of this visit was to show solidarity to Turkey after the failed coup d’Etat on 15 July 2016. AER counts many Turkish … [Read more...]
DG Growth event on attracting investment and upgrading skills
On 14 October 2016, the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs is organising a high level event on "Attracting investment and upgrading skills in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries: Good Practices in European Regions". The event falls under Juncker’s Investment Plan. In this context, the European Commission created a … [Read more...]
Key decision from the Executive Board meeting in Batumi
The Executive Board met on 15 September 2016 in Batumi (Ajara-GE) in the context of the AER 6th Black Sea Summit. The busy agenda raised many key issues with decisions taken on several fronts. Key decisions of the Executive Board in more details: Membership Action Plan: focus on Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland Wind of change for the Eurodyssey programme … [Read more...]
European Week of Regions and Cities 2016: side event on smart cities and communities for all
AER is happy to share within our network a side event organised by our friends of Age Platform Europe together with other partners in the context of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016. The side event titled "Smart cities and communities for all: How to become smart and age-friendly" will take place on 10th October and is hosted by the Fundación Galicia Europa in … [Read more...]
Interreg Europe at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016: policy learning lab
AER would like to share within its network a very interesting workshop organised by the Interreg Europe in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016 (EWRC), aimed to present the Policy Learning Platforms. The platforms are a hub of information and services for continuous learning where any organisation dealing with regional development policies in Europe … [Read more...]
AER contributes to continue the dialogue with Turkey
Under the guidance of the Executive Board and its President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER has gathered representatives from various interregional organisations and institutions to safeguard the constructive dialogue with Turkey in this fragile political time. With active Turkish members and a President herself from Istanbul, AER is in a unique position to open doors and arrange … [Read more...]
Joining forces for the future of the Black Sea programme
The 6th AER Black Sea Summit took place in Batumi (Ajara, Georgia) on 15 September. Once more an opportunity for AER members from the Black Sea region to share on their priorities and exchange on the topics they wish to cooperate on. The presence of experts from the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 helped members understand better the subtelties of the … [Read more...]
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