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From Copenhagen to Cancun: Leaders from Regions, Federated States and Companies step in Bonn

3 June, 2010 By Editor

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen (D), 2 June 2010 “Although they represent major challenges to our society, the conjunction of the economic crisis and the fight against climate change can be seen as opportunities, since they give us the occasion to rebuild upon healthy bases the whole system of production and consumption. I am in favour of establishing partnerships with companies, … [Read more...]

European regions and local authorities ahead on climate change and development cooperation

27 May, 2010 By Editor

La Rábida, Andalucía (E), 27 May 2010. In a conference of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in Andalusia to share experiences and innovative practices, it became clear that the prevention and adaptation to the challenges posed by climate change are tackled in regions and municipalities, not only in Europe but globally. The conference gathered around 90 representatives … [Read more...]

AER “Do you speak European?”: Brussels-Capital’s team winner of the most creative competition for the regions’ young people

19 May, 2010 By Editor

Brussels (B), 19 May 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and Brussels-Capital region, hosted today the 2nd grand final of “Do you speak European?” competition. Eleven young teams from Brodsko-posavska (HR), Madeira (P), Limousin (F), Brussels-Capital (B), Chisinau (MO), Jönköping/ Västernorrland (S), Somerset (UK), Jasz-Nagykun-Szolnok (H), Hunedoara (RO), Kocaeli (T) … [Read more...]

Budget Commissioner expresses willingness to collaborate with decentralised government

18 May, 2010 By Editor

Brussels (B), 18 May 2010 EU Budget Commissioner, Janusz Lewandowski, recognised the vital role of local and regional authorities and expressed his willingness to work with these in the context of the EU budget review and beyond, at the occasion of a high-level informal exchange held on 17 May, in Brussels. The exchange brought together the Commissioner and representatives … [Read more...]

AER backs up International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

17 May, 2010 By Editor

Strasbourg (F) - Brussels (B), 17 May 2010 No, Monica Carlsson, President of the AER Standing Committee on Equal Opportunities, is not flying all the way to Boise to meet up with Governor Otter inside the beautiful sandstone walls of the Idaho State Capitol. Today is the annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) – and AER, through the voice of … [Read more...]

AER regions tackle alcohol related harm

12 May, 2010 By Editor

Barcelona, Catalunya (E), 12 May 2010 Recognising the problem that alcohol abuse represents for our society, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has organised a conference in Barcelona, together with the Department of Health of the Government of Catalonia (E), to discuss current regional projects and activities. The main purpose of the event was to emphasise the negative … [Read more...]

1st European Regions Energy Day: Energy subsidiarity on its way in Brussels

29 April, 2010 By Editor

Brussels (B), 29 April 2010 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), the Ministry of environment, nature protection and transport of the Land Baden-Württemberg (D) as well as GE Energy launched today the European Regions Energy Day. This event crowns a year of close collaboration between public and private stakeholders in the energy field. It is a vivid symbol of the rise of … [Read more...]

AER at Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency forum: presenting Regions’ role to develop clean technologies

26 April, 2010 By Editor

Regions in pole position to lead energetic revolution Monaco, 26 April 2010 Representing the Assembly of European Regions (AER), President Michèle Sabban attended the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum in Monaco. Held by Johnson Controls and the Prince Albert II of the Monaco Foundation, the event has brought together 160 policy makers, NGOs and stakeholders … [Read more...]

GE’s European Center of Research and Development open its doors to European Regions

8 April, 2010 By Editor

Key regional decision makers met to discuss the role of industrial innovations in both sustainable growth strategies and the fight against climate change Garching/Munich (D), 8 April 2010 AER and GE Energy today commenced a two-day event, “Innovation in Energy and Research Policy” at their European Research and Development Center, “GE Global Research Europe” in Garching near … [Read more...]

MORE4NRG, Regions are boosting green growth: The examples of Prahova and Gabrovo

26 March, 2010 By Editor

Brussels (B), 26 March 2010 A MORE4NRG workshop was organised today in relation to the Sustainable Energy Week - an initiative from the European Commission that aims to highlight best regional practices in the field of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. "Bringing together 11 partner regions* from all over Europe as well as the Assembly of European Regions … [Read more...]

AER places women entrepreneurs at the heart of its actions

25 March, 2010 By Editor

Istanbul, 25 March 2010 Turkey is paving the way for women entrepreneurship. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has held a conference in Istanbul with the objective of advising regional politicians and officers on their policy on women entrepreneurship. The conference has examined this issue from a practical perspective by presenting relevant studies and examples of … [Read more...]

Cohesion Policy and Europe 2020: AER challenges EU decisions to affect Europe for the next 10 years

17 March, 2010 By Editor

Alba (RO), 16 March 2010. 110 representatives from 39 regions across 15 countries met for the plenary session of the Committee ‘Economy and Regional Development’ of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), which took place in the Alba County (Romania). Together, they reviewed the AER‘s strategy in to relation to cohesion policy and agreed on what European regions should … [Read more...]

How to foster sustainable tourism in the regions: Regions work concretely together in PRESERVE

17 March, 2010 By Editor

Alba (RO), 17 March 2010. Today, almost 200 delegates gathered in Alba County (RO) to discuss tourism in the regions and the role played by the sector in Europe’s economic and social development. Tourism is an essential element in regional economies: it represents 4% of the European Union GDP and 12% of European workforce, and counts two millions companies. With the … [Read more...]

With their Ile-de-France Statement, Regions bring the EU toward post-Kyoto

4 March, 2010 By Editor

Meeting for the first time since Copenhagen, world’s leading Regions gather in view of the 16th Conference of the Parties in Mexico Paris (F), 4 March 2010. The main leaders of Regions and Federated states, as well as the main regional networks met today in Paris on the invitation of the Ile-de-France Region (F) and the Climate group. Together, in line with the … [Read more...]

AER Innovation Award: Kick off of the 5th edition

22 February, 2010 By Editor

Strasbourg, 22 February 2010 Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) launches its 5th Innovation Award. Since 2006, AER awards Europe’s most innovative regions. In 2009, the Regions of Slaskie (P) and Västra Götaland (S) have received this prestigious prize from the hands of AER President Michèle Sabban. “These regions symbolise Europe’s future: they identified … [Read more...]