Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale (B), 6 November 2013 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered members of its Committee ‘Economy and Regional development’ together with various stakeholders in Brussels, for a three day-programme of events around the topic of innovation. The aim was to exchange on how regions can further enhance their role as key actors in shaping virtuous … [Read more...]
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AER reception: the new platform for exchange and cooperation
In its 2020 strategy, AER has adopted a new strategic approach towards the outside world. In order to benefit from the know-how and expertise of other networks and partners, AER is developing strategic partnerships with thematic networks and associations, but also with private partners and SMEs. To enhance this cooperation as well as to create a platform for exchange and … [Read more...]
Newsletter n°13 (Nov. 2013)
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Meeting with Delegate General of Quebec representation
End of October, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli met with Caroline Émond, Delegate General of the Quebec representation in Brussels. Québec is a longstanding and active member of AER. The visit was foreseen to strengthen the personal relationships and to see how the cooperation between AER and Quebec can be emphasized, especially in the fields of energy and … [Read more...]
AER advocates subsidiarity at Congress plenary
AER Committee 3 President Sonja Steen participated in the plenary session of the Congress of the Council of Europe (Strasbourg, 29-31 October). During the debate at the Chamber of the Regions, which focused on the impact of the crisis on regionalisation and devolution, recalled the AER claim that subsidiarity remain the key principle of any policy-making processes in Europe. … [Read more...]
AER President at CALRE General Assembly
On 21-22 October, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli attended the General Assembly of the Conference of European Regional Legislative Assemblies (CALRE) in Brussels at the regional parliament of Brussels-Capital. Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, who had been invited by Françoise Dupuis, President of CALRE and President of the Brussels-Capital Parliament, demonstrated AER's will to … [Read more...]
AER at inter-institutional high-level Working Group on Transparency Register
On 15th October, AER was invited to exchange views with members of the inter-institutional high-level Working Group on the review of the European Transparency Register, chaired by Rainer Wieland, European Parliament Vice-President and Maroš Sefcovic, Vice-President of the European Commission, in charge of Inter-Institutional Relations and … [Read more...]
EU Funding 2014-2020
Rome was at the frontline of the European debate, last 4 October. More than 600 high level representatives from European Institutions, Italian national and regional authorities, companies, associations and think tanks came together to discuss the upcoming 2014-2020 EU structural funds. The main goal of the conference, organized by AER, Euractiv Italy, Warrant Group and … [Read more...]
Roundtable on EU Funding 2014-2020
Roma, Lazio (IT), 4 October 2013 Roma was today at the frontline of the European debate. More than 600 high level representatives from European Institutions, Italian national and regional authorities, companies, associations and think tanks came together to discuss the upcoming 2014-2020 EU structural funds. On behalf of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Mr. … [Read more...]
EU Funding 2014-2020 – Towards an improved use of structural funds in Italian Regions
Rome, Lazio (I), 4 October 2013 Rome was today at the frontline of the European debate. More than 600 high level representatives from European Institutions, Italian national and regional authorities, companies, associations and think tanks came together to discuss the upcoming 2014-2020 EU structural funds. The main goal of this conference was to better understand the new … [Read more...]
AER 4th Black Sea Summit – AER is fighting for the Black Sea region not to be forgotten in the future European Neighbourhood Policy
Rize (TR), 4 October 2013 “The global environment of the European Union (EU) is moving very fast. To keep up with its role as a global player, the EU must be able to react rapidly, whilst adopting a longer term attractive strategy to reinforce its partnership with Southern and Eastern neighbours. The important region of the Black Sea plays a strategic role in implementing … [Read more...]
Newsletter n°12 (Oct. 2013)
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How regional politicians engage to make a real difference on Active and Healthy Ageing
Norrköping (S), 24 September 2013 Today, in the framework of the Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) forum 2013, CORAL*, EUREGHA**, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the ENGAGED project organised a lively talk show on regional innovation in active and healthy ageing. During 90 minutes, 5 regional politicians explained to the audience how they boost innovation in active … [Read more...]
“Regions at a glance” by OECD
Regions at a Glance 2013 shows how regions and cities contribute to national growth and the well-being of societies. It updates its regular set of region-by-region indicators, examining a wide range of policies and trends and identifying those regions that are outperforming or lagging behind in their country. The report covers all 34 OECD member countries, and, where data are … [Read more...]
Green Growth – Regions towards a resource-efficient Europe
Nyköping, Sörmland (S), 23 August 2013 “It is a great pleasure to host, in my region, this year’s Summer School. This major AER event gathers more than 120 participants from 18 countries and counts no less than 7 workshops!” stated Mr Viking Jonsson, Chair of Sörmland (S) Regional Council. “’Green growth – regions towards a resource efficient Europe’ is very closely linked … [Read more...]
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