In the framework of the debate that has been relaunched on 8 April by the French Prime Minister Manuel Valls regarding the government’s ambition to restructure the French territorial organisation, AER has undertaken an action with the Ministry of Decentralisation. Having a great experience in regional matters thanks to its Observatory on Regionalism, AER has offered to Mrs … [Read more...]
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Regions and business vouch for an effective economic subsidiarity
The Assembly of European Regions, a key partner for the European Business Summit 2014 Brussels (BE), 15 May 2014 Since 2013, the focus of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has shifted with the ambition of creating stronger links between the business sector and regions throughout Europe. It was therefore a natural progression that AER became an official partner of the … [Read more...]
Newsletter n°19 (Jun. 2014)
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The reality of European rural areas: an overriding issue for EU competitiveness
In the run up to the European elections, regions and international organisations call on the future Parliament and Commission to further take into account the new reality of rural areas. Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale (BE), 29 April 2014 The European Union (EU) is facing several key challenges and responding to these will prove to be a particularly complex and expensive … [Read more...]
AER hand in hand with its Ukrainian members and their citizens
Ukraine (UA), 25 April 2014 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) follows with deep concern and sorrow the developments taking place in Ukraine. What is happening there will have an impact on the future of Europe and beyond. This is the reason why DR Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER President, visited Ukraine these past days, accompanied by the Secretary General Mr Pascal Goergen. … [Read more...]
Next AER Summer Academy (SA) well on track
Novi Sad and the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (RS) are ready to welcome 120 participants from 17 to 23 August 2014 to discuss and experience "Multicultural, Multiethnic and Multilingual regions – Regional diversity for socio-economic growth". This is the conclusion of the SA's Orginising Committee meeting, held on 27 March in Novi Sad. During the SA week, as in … [Read more...]
White Paper on abuses and rights violations of Roma during the 1900s
The Swedish Government has published a white paper that highlights abuses and rights violations of Roma in the 1900s. It highlights the mapping of Roma, sterilisation and taking custody of children, entry ban and regulated immigration and, finally, access of Roma to housing, education and work. "I welcome this openness from the Swedish government, and call upon others to … [Read more...]
For a Smarter Europe
From 19 to 21 April, the SMART EUROPE INTERREG IVC project partners gathered in Manchester (UK) in order to exchange and discuss on how to build dynamic business environments and nourish open innovation. Led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), good practices from Avila (ES), Flevoland (NL) and Manchester (UK) were presented: the creation of clusters, the benefits of … [Read more...]
Regions make innovation happen: Värmland County wins the AER Regional Innovation Award 2014
As an illustration of the strategic role that regions play in making innovation happen in Europe, our Assembly also unveiled its Regional Innovation Award (RIA) winner: Värmland County Council (SE). The region was awarded the prize following the building of a hospital in Karlstad, which aimed at monitoring and assessing an environmentally conscious choice of materials, as well … [Read more...]
Interview of Pascal Goergen – New Europe
"Pascal Goergen, a Belgian politcal scientist and secretary general of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is visiting Ukraine, a country profoundly divided and where some regions are member of the AER. On the eve of his visit there, New Europe asked Pascal Goergen about the functioning of this independent network of regional authorities in Europe..." Read … [Read more...]
How to get new business opportunities in wider Europe? The answer: AER Business Community
Pescara, Abruzzo (I), 9 April 2014 Yesterday, the region of Abruzzo (IT) held the official launch of the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Business Community. Mr. Giovanni Chiodi, President of Abruzzo, stated in front of an audience of over 100 Italian businessmen, that: “The business world has changed. Today, there are no borders and no currencies. The definition of … [Read more...]
Regions daring to succeed through entrepreneurship
“First time you fail, second time you win”* Edirne (TR), 3 April 2014 “With the focus shifting from the crisis to recovery, regions are more than ever catalysts for innovation and growth. We believe that it is necessary to continue engaging European Institutions and stakeholders in the need for further support to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs generate 4 million new jobs … [Read more...]
“Cultura enim omnia” (A nod to multiculturalism)
Novi Sad, Vojvodina (SRB), 27 March 2014 During these last three days, more than 60 participants discussed the topic “Culture for all” in the framework of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) Committee 3 spring plenary session. “This is a major topic for our region due to our multiethnic and multicultural identity. In fact, our Province has more than 26 ethnic groups and six … [Read more...]
The Congress of the Council of Europe and AER increase their cooperation
First concrete outcome: putting citizens at the heart of the declaration on Ukraine Strasbourg (FR), 26 March 2014 Congress President Herwig Van Staa and Assembly of European Regions’ President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli signed yesterday a cooperation agreement. “I am convinced that a sound cooperation between AER and the Congress of the Council of Europe will bring a crucial … [Read more...]
Regions make innovation happen: Värmland County wins the AER Regional Innovation Award 2014
Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale (BE), 18 March 2014 Can innovation save the industrial sector? Recommendations to the European Council: This week, the European Council will underline the importance of a strong and competitive European industrial base, building on the Commission's recent Communication on the new reform package for the future European Union (EU) industrial … [Read more...]
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