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“30 Years, 30 Stories” with Lambert van Nistelrooij

20 April, 2015 By Editor

In the framework of our 30th Anniversary, Mr Lambert van Nistelrooij, a Dutch politician, an MEP and a former vice-president of AER, joined us in the New Europe Studios on 3 April in order to discuss the regional future of Europe. Mr van Nistelrooij explains the importance of presence of both AER and the Committee of the Regions by looking back to the history of their … [Read more...]

AER at the Heart of EU Decision-Making on Education and Youth Policies

26 March, 2015 By Editor

A delegation from the Assembly of European Regions Committee 3 Presidium visited Brussels on 26 March for a series of meetings in order to raise awareness amongst European policy makers on the issue of education and youth policies. The delegation included Sonja A. STEEN (President of AER's Committee on Culture, Education, Youth and International Cooperation), Karoly … [Read more...]

“30 Years, 30 Stories” Campaign: Interview with Johannes Hahn

23 March, 2015 By Editor

Brussels (BE), 23 March 2015    For its 30th Anniversary, AER launched the “30 Years, 30 Stories” campaign in partnership with New Europe in order to celebrate the achievements of regions since 1985. Our first guest was Mr Johannes Hahn, former EU Commissioner for Regional Policy who was nominated by Commission president-elect Mr Jean-Claude Juncker as Commissioner … [Read more...]

10th edition of the World Sustainable Energy Days

18 March, 2015 By Editor

For the 10th year running, AER made sure to be present at the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) which took place in Wels (AT) on 25-27 February, attracting more than 750 participants from over 64 countries. Following its new “6+3=1” motto, this year’s conference offered a full programme of 6 conferences and 3 hands-on events presenting the latest trends, outstanding examples … [Read more...]

Congress post-monitoring visit to Ukraine

12 March, 2015 By Editor

A post-monitoring visit of the Congress of the Council of Europe took place in Kiev on 12 March. AER was represented at the meeting by one expert of its Academic Center, Mr Enrico MARTIAL. Chaired by the vice-minister for Regional Affairs, Mr Vyacheslav NEHODA, with the participation of members of the National Parliament, of representatives from the ministries of Regional … [Read more...]

Did you say participatory?

6 March, 2015 By Editor

Aalborg, North Denmark (DK), 6 March 2015 Citizen participation is on all lips, whether to improve social and territorial cohesion, to reduce democratic deficit or to boost growth. But what happens in the field? What does actually work? In practice, several regions implemented remarkably effective strategies. The series of events organised by the Assembly of European Regions … [Read more...]

Early school leaving: Prevention & Intervention

5 March, 2015 By Johanna Pacevicius

The AER working group on early school drop outs gathered on the occasion of the AER spring plenary meetings in Nordjylland (DK). Sharing and connecting experiences The working group on early school drop outs brings together regional policy makers to share challenges and tried solutions aimed at combatting early school leaving which is a growing severe problem in Europe. The … [Read more...]

Culture & Health Handbook

4 March, 2015 By Editor

4 March 2015, Nordjylland (NO) - Based on the experience of previous events and meetings that were organised in the field of Culture & Health, members were invited to come prepared to this interactive workshop and to make some research on their regions’ projects and activities. Examples of cultural activities for patients or people with disabilities were introduced … [Read more...]

30 years, 30 stories

23 February, 2015 By Editor

At the occasion of its 30th Anniversary AER is launching a project in order to celebrate the achievements of our organisation. Established in 1985 by 47 regions to promote regional interests, AER has been advocating and reinforcing European values across our continent for the past 30 years. By 2015, working with 200 regions from 35 countries and 15 interregional … [Read more...]

Renewable energy and the future of the regions

15 February, 2015 By Editor

H.R.H. Prince Laurent of Belgium and Hande Özsan Bozatli, President of the AER sat down at the Studios with Dan Alexe to talk about renewable energy and take a cautious look towards the future. … [Read more...]

Meet the House of European Regions

4 February, 2015 By Editor

Yesterday, the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Brussels office celebrated the move into the new office at Rue d’Arlon 63-67, next door to the European Institutions. Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER President, presented the work of our Assembly to our new neighbours from the Renewable Energy House (REH). We were honoured by the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of … [Read more...]

H.R.H. Prince Laurent of Belgium welcomes AER in Brussels

3 February, 2015 By Editor

Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale (BE), 4 February 2015 Yesterday, the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Brussels office celebrated the move into the new office at Rue d’Arlon 63-67, next door to the European Institutions. Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER President, presented the work of our Assembly to our new neighbours from the Renewable Energy House (REH). We were honoured … [Read more...]