Conclusions of the AER discussions on “Facing the migration and refugee challenges” Whereas: across Europe, both within and outside the EU, there is a wave of migration unprecedented since World War II, Whereas: the causes are primarily political with civil war in Syria and unrest in other countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan but also economic … [Read more...]
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The regional perspective at French Senate event
On Wednesday 2 December, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli took part in a forum on the future of the welfare state in Europe organized at the invitation of the French Senate by the Lecanuet institute. Surrounded by experts and politicians from all across Europe, the AER President illustrated how regions, at the end line and heart of delivering public services, provide … [Read more...]
Newly elected Executive Board will focus on “Revitalising democracy” in 2016
The General Assembly elected on 1 December the members of the Executive Board: The President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, Istanbul (TR) The Vice-President Treasurer Magnus Berntsson, Västra Götaland (SE) The Vice-President for Equal Opportunities & Inclusion Ana Tomanova Makanova, Vojvodina (RS) The Vice-President for Institutional Affairs Roy Perry, Hampshire … [Read more...]
Monica Carlsson passes on the baton for Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
Ms Monica Carlsson, Norrbotten (SE), addresses AER members for the last time in her capacity as VP for Equal Opportunities & Inclusion. She has been active in the organization for 10 years and highlights AERs crucial role for bringing people together to learn and share experiences and act for regional development. She also stresses AERs capacity to act as a peace project … [Read more...]
Mathieu Mori is appointed Secretary General
The Executive Board on 1 December 2015 appointed Mr Mathieu Mori as Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions. Mr Mori has been heading the organisation, as Acting SG, in the time of the transition and implementing the necessary changes to secure AER's future and sustainability. With its renewed Executive Board and newly appointed SG, the organisation is ready to … [Read more...]
AER President at French Senate
After the AER General Assembly and Bureau and before the AER event at the COP21, Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, has been invited at a conference on the future of the welfare state and the role of regions in Europe by the Jean Lecanuet think tank. This conference will take place at the French Senate. Together with senator Yves Pozzo di Borgo, economist Nicolas Bouzou, philosophers, … [Read more...]
Invitation: European Maritime Day 18-19 May 2016
João Aguir Machado, Director General of DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and Aleksi Rendall, Mayor of Turku, are happy to invite you to the European Maritime Day Conference (EMD). The conference will take place on 18-19 May 2016 in Turku, Finland and will be followed by activities for the general public on 20-22 May, such as a Maritime Concert with the Turku Philharmonic … [Read more...]
Call for a white paper on rurality
Together with the European Countryside Movement (ECM) and their other partners, the Assembly of European Regions calls for the production of a White Paper on rurality by the European Commission as an urgent need for the success of the broader European project and the well-being of its inhabitants. 8 keys to understand this urgent need: The territorial importance of … [Read more...]
EU funding for innovation procurements
Innovation procurement can drive the R&D and deployment of innovative solutions from the demand side through respectively pre-commercial procurement (PCP) and public procurement of innovative solutions (PPI). This can speed up public sector modernisation and open new market opportunities for companies in Europe. Coordination and support actions typically support procurers … [Read more...]
AER meetings maintained in Brussels next week
Following the increase in security measures over the week end in Brussels, we are in touch with the relevant authorities. The Committee of the Regions where our meetings will take place next week is operating normally today. All companies, public administrations and European institutions are also open and working. There is therefore no plan of canceling our GA and Bureau … [Read more...]
Erasmus+ programme guide is out!
The Erasmus+ programme guide has just been published, it is available in English only. Beware the deadline for candidacies is now 2 february 2016 at noon. The guide is a tool for anybody who would like to have a thorough knowledge of what the Erasmus+ Programme is about. This document is mainly addressed to those who wish to be: participating organisations: meaning those … [Read more...]
Highlight the most deserving MEPs
For the 12th consecutive year, the Parliament Magazine organizes the MEP Awards, a unique occasion to celebrate the work and achievements of the Members of the European Parliament across a range of policy areas. Wishing to highlight the personalities whose work has served the interests of our regions over the past year, AER contributes each year by selecting the most deserving … [Read more...]
Energy transition: rural areas & the smart revolution
Melville Kendal, Chairman of the AER working group on energy and climate change was in Barcelona on 18 November on the occasion of the Smart City Expo World Congress to present the AER report "Rurality and regional development: Unlocking our territories’ economic and social potential". The event, which gathers thousands of participants each year, featured an experts panel … [Read more...]
Public opinion about the EU in the European regions
The Eurobarometer’s survey offers a very detailed (and mainly pessimistic) view of the European public opinion at regional level in 2015. It has been published in October under the title: “Public opinion in the EU regions“. The survey was realised by interviewing citizens aged 15+ from all the 28 EU member States and living in one of the 209 considered European regions (a mix … [Read more...]
“Peace for Paris”
As AER President I wish to express the solidarity of European regions with the French people following the tragic Paris events. Although barbaric attacks multiply in Europe and across the world, the unity and determination of regional leaders to fight for tolerance, freedom and peace will prevail. Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli A letter was addressed to the region of Ile-de-France on … [Read more...]
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