Revolve Media, a communications agency fostering cultures of sustainability, is launching its annual exhibition on the energy transition, within the EU Sustainable Energy Week (13-17 June 2016). From the capital of Europe to regional and European integration to the EU Energy Union, Revolve’s annual Visualizing Energy photo exhibition showcases the projects that are leading … [Read more...]
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European Sustainable Energy Week 2016: AER opens its doors
The AER Brussels office will be open during the whole EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), from 13-17 June 2016, so if you're travelling to Brussels don't hesitate to pop in and say hello! This will be an opportunity to share regional good practices, boost networking between members and visit the AER office, which is located at the House of Renewable Energy together with several … [Read more...]
The circular economy: opportunity or threat?
The circular economy is becoming a central topic in policy and business circles. It is presented as the sustainable alternative to the traditional linear model of economic growth, which has already reached its limits. The linear economy is based on ‘take-make-use-dispose’, whereas the circular economy encourages the reparability of products and the reuse of materials. But, … [Read more...]
First 2016 high level meeting with the European Commission
In the framework of the structured dialogue’s first meeting of the year, AER Secretary General Mathieu Mori met on Friday 22 January the Secretaries General of the European Commission Alexander Italianer, of the Committee of the Regions Jiří Buriánek and a few selected other networks of cities and regions. This meeting prefigures the annual meeting of President Hande Özsan … [Read more...]
Let’s develop a new project together!
The Province of Gelderland (NL) works on a fundamentally new approach to healthcare. Due to demographic, societal and technological developments the complexity of care is increasing while the number of healthcare professionals is decreasing. The Foundation ParkinsonNet was created to tackle this challenge. It developed a new innovative approach and ecosystem to care for … [Read more...]
International forum of sporting events
CITY EVENTS is the international forum that lays the foundations for sporting events of the future, bringing stakeholders together to dream up and develop new growth drivers for this truly dynamic market. On March 14th and 15th, the sporting event market actors get together in Paris (sport federations, cities, suppliers, sponsors, media, private organizers…) to discuss … [Read more...]
Dutch EU Presidency focuses on four of AER’s main policies
An agenda in line with AER's The Netherlands Presidency of the European Union (from January to June 2016) aims to promote prosperity, freedom and security in the EU during the next half year, by focusing on Migration, Innovation, Economy and Energy Policies. The Assembly of European Regions can provide a wealth of knowledge and experience from the regions about these themes, … [Read more...]
Migration challenge, first follow up of the AER Bureau discussion
Following the bureau discussion on migration, Secretary General Mathieu Mori met with European Commission's DG Home Affairs, in charge of migration and integration of migrants and refugees. An action plan for the migrants and refugees by the European Commission will be published in April 2016. This action plan will focus on the following areas: Access to the job market … [Read more...]
Fourth muliplier event on school dropouts: getting to the next level
Partners of the ERASMUS+ project Joint Efforts to Combat School Dropouts met last week in Västernorrland for a seminar and workshop on ways to help early school leavers to re-enter the education system. 55 participants from the partner organisations and from different organisations from the region attended the event. Partners from Östfold (NO), Hampshire (UK), Barcelona (ES), … [Read more...]
The Regional Innovation Award is back !
The run up for the 8th Regional Innovation Award has started! The Regional Innovation Award (RIA) is one of AER's many tools to highlight and share good practices of regions to the whole network. Over the years, numerous regions have been recognised for their efforts in different fields. In 2016, the Innovation Award is back and aims to identify regional actions in favour of … [Read more...]
Connecting Europe Facility Calls for Proposals 2015
Through its 2015 multi-annual work programme, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has launched two calls for proposals for projects in the transport sector with deadline on February 16th. The funds available are divided between allocations coming from the Cohesion Fund and a general call, totalling €7.6 billion (€6.47 through the Cohesion Fund and €1.09 through the general … [Read more...]
Save the date for the 2016 edition of the AER Summer Academy
The 20th AER Summer Academy will take place in the county of Østfold (NO) from 16-20th August 2016. The host region and the members of the Summer Academy Organising Committee (SAOC) are happy to propose the theme of Youth Entrepreneurship. What a better place to discuss this topic than a multi-awarded region for its youth activities. AER itself awarded Østfold its MYFER … [Read more...]
AER New Year’s Resolution: 2016 – a year for democracy
“Democracy, human rights and civic participation are entwined. One is not possible without the others.” AER President, Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, explains the reasoning behind the 2016 theme, Revitalizing democracy. 2015 has been a challenging year for Europe. Rising unemployment in many countries, divisions on the attitude towards a historic influx of refugees, economic growth … [Read more...]
New aviation strategy for Europe
At the beginning of December Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport, presented a New Aviation Strategy for Europe. The communication from the Commission states three focus areas. The first part of the strategy covers the aim, on guaranteed equal conditions, to improve market access with third countries in combination with investment opportunities. The … [Read more...]
Historic agreement in Paris
AER warmly welcomes the global agreement signed Saturday in Paris between 195 countries and encourages all current and future leaders to meet these important commitments in a fast and fair implementation. For several years, the regions of Europe have shown their strong involvement in tackling the challenges of the climate change on the field. AER calls on the European Union, … [Read more...]
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