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...]
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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...]
AER contributing to historic COP21 meeting
Once again AER will be present at a climate change milestone, the COP21 meeting to take place in Paris in December. Together with the German Marshall Fund and the National League of Cities, AER is organising a meeting at Paris Cityhall on 5 December afternoon in the framework of the Climate Summit for Local Leaders. Together with speakers such as the mayors of Atlanta, … [Read more...]
Sub-national diplomacy brings answers to the refugee crisis
The political declaration that leaders from Europe and Africa adopted at yesterday's Valletta summit on migration in the Maltesian island in the Mediterranean states "we agree to respond decisively and together manage migration flows in all their aspects, guided by the principles of solidarity, partnership and shared responsibility". "Working together on the current … [Read more...]
These are the candidates for the new Executive Board & MEG
The General Assembly on 1 December in Brussels will be electing the new members of its Executive Board. These are the applications received: The President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, Istanbul (TR) Download the application The Vice-President Treasurer Magnus Berntsson, Västra Götaland (SE) Download the application The Vice-President for Equal Opportunities & … [Read more...]
Guide on EU funding for the tourism sector
The updated 'Guide on EU funding for the tourism sector (2014-2020)' gathers information on sources of EU funding of interest to the European tourism industry, from both private and public sector. This new version comes with updated hyperlinks, the latest information on financial instruments and additional examples of recently selected projects. The guide covers the most … [Read more...]
Future without Fiber?
Hampshire, 3 November 2015, Conference on Public Sector Innovation Before it was roads, then electricity and now it is fiber and broadband connectivity - goes the common saying. Digitalisation of our lives is moving ahead as do discussions on how to best ensure access and usability for everyone. Yet, whereas it might not be a big issue in towns and cities, it is a major … [Read more...]
School dropouts: peer learning essential for better policy-making
In the framework of the AER Committees' Autumn Plenary Sessions, from 2-4 November (Hampshire-UK), the working group on schol dropouts met to share the findings from the Erasmus+ JET-CD project on combatting school dropouts. Participants in particular discussed the actions implemented in Hampshire. Identifying the roots of the problem Quite interestingly surveys amongst both … [Read more...]
Who is the mother of invention?
Society has changed, what about the public sector ? Why does the public sector need innovation ? How to reinvent not only the services delivered but also the way they are designed ? The AER plenary meeting in Hampshire was an opportunity to look at how regions have drastically changed the way they were working in order to improve cost efficiency, provide effective leadership … [Read more...]
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