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Regions at the bedside of Europe

22 September, 2012 By Editor

Introduction The financial and economic crisis that has plagued many countries worldwide and in Europe for the past several months is far from over. Regions are directly concerned by the budgetary restrictions that the situation requires. In this context, if one can welcome the setting up of the European Stability Mechanism as a key element, it will not be sufficient on its … [Read more...]

New Report on EU Funding

18 September, 2012 By Editor

At a time when the European Union is going through a period of economic instability, European funds play a particular role in the development and restarting of regional economies. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has therefore published a report that aims at enabling European regions to improve access to European programmes, whether sectoral or structural. This policy … [Read more...]

Future Cohesion Policy & Health

18 September, 2012 By Editor

AER is informing member regions about the opportunities for investing in health under the future EU Cohesion Policy. Health as such is not an explicit priority of the future Cohesion Policy, but there are numerous opportunities to invest in health, by investing in innovation, ICT, training health staff or improving access to services. The AER information campaign “Future … [Read more...]

AER in Poland: Regions gathering to stimulate European growth

29 August, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), will visit Poland at the occasion of the 22nd European Economic Forum, taking place from 4 to 6 September in Krynica-Zdroj. AER is a partner of the Institute for Eastern Studies, an organiser of this Forum gathering each year over 2000 guests from 60 countries, including EU representatives, Prime Ministers, … [Read more...]

AER Summer Schools 2012 : be smart during the crisis !

24 August, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Ponta Delgada (P), 24th August 2012 Within this cloud of pessimism that hangs over Europe, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) decided to be bold and propose a topic that some might underestimate : Culture and creative industries. More than 120 politicians, regional officers, experts and members of the Youth Regional Network from across Europe gathered in the Azores … [Read more...]

AER President pleads for the German consulate to remain in Strasbourg

20 July, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Strasbourg (F), 20 July 2012 Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), sent an official letter to the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mister Laurent Fabius. At stake: the Federal Republic of Germany’s Consulate in Strasbourg. As France and Germany prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, the plan to shut down the … [Read more...]

Rio+20 : where States fail, Regions step forward

22 June, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), 22 June 2012 “We must recognize that the states and international organizations have once again missed an opportunity to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. But despite this failure, we, the regions and federated states, continue to forge ahead in Rio,” stated Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and of … [Read more...]

Taking stock of e-health deployment in the regions “Houston, we have a problem? Norrbotten, we’ve got a solution!”

20 June, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Luleå, Norrbotten (S), 20 June 2012 At the invitation of Norrbotten County Council and the Assembly of European Regions (AER), 200 stakeholders in e-health (regional decision-makers, health professionals, patients, companies) came together in Luleå-Norrbotten (S) for the 2012 Arctic Light E-health Conference (ALEC 2012). This was an occasion to evaluate the regions’ … [Read more...]

One year after the revolution, European regions confirm their support to the regions of Tunisia

14 June, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Tunis (TN), 14 June 2012 Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), has placed training at the heart of her three-day official visit to Tunisia, the third since the beginning of the Jasmine Revolution. During a meeting with Moustapha Ben Jaafar, President of the National Constituent Assembly, she emphasized the importance of training for young … [Read more...]

AER, guest of honour at the Ommegang

5 June, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Brussels (B), 5 June 2012 The public presentation of the 2012 Ommegang festivities was held yesterday in Brussels. The Assembly of European Regions is pleased to inform you that this year it has been chosen to be the guest of honour at this major event. But what is Ommegang? It is a magnificent event held at the Grand Place in Brussels (B) every year in early July. At … [Read more...]

How to prevent child obesity?

29 May, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

First approach between AER and THAO Foundation Madrid (E), 29 May 2012 In view of a future cooperation between the Assembly of European Regions and THAO Foundation, Pascal Goergen, AER Secretary General and Karsten Uno Petersen, President of the AER Committee on Social Policy and Public Health participated at the VII THAO Meeting in Alcobendas, Madrid (E). They … [Read more...]

Carte blanche for the Black Sea: AER continues its projects around the “Sea of Friendship”

11 May, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Odessa (UA), 11 May 2012 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered for its 3rd Summit of the Black Sea regions bordering the Black Sea, experts and representatives of the European Union. The 70 participants unanimously recognized the importance of interregional cooperation, both from a geostrategic and environmental point of view. Michèle Sabban, AER President, … [Read more...]

AER President requests a meeting with Ioulia Tymochenko

10 May, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Odessa (UA), 10 May 2012 On the side of the Bureau meeting of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in Odessa, Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions met with Alexandre Maline, Vice Governor of the Region of Odessa. During this meeting, Ms. Sabban inquired about the health of Ioulia Tymochenko and expressed her wish to meet her before leaving … [Read more...]

Equality for all is everybody’s business

9 May, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Vienna (A), 9 May 2012 9 May is Europe Day. It is on the 9th of May 1950 that Robert Schuman proposed to create a democratic and peaceful Europe, paving the way to European integration. But no integration, no peaceful relations would be possible without ensuring that equal opportunities for all are in place. 62 years later, we can only regret that equality has not … [Read more...]

EP invites regional and local associations to speak on EU funding 2014 – 2020

8 May, 2012 By Mathieu Mori

Brussels, 8 May 2012 In the frame of the EP Committee on Regional Development (REGI), representatives of the EU major regional organisations were invited on 8 May 2012 for an exchange of views with MEPS on the post 2013 EU Cohesion Policy. The extraordinary meeting chaired by Danuta Hübner, President of the REGI Committee, focused on the 2014-2020 Cohesion Policy … [Read more...]