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AER Tribute to Gérard Baloup

5 May, 2009 By Editor

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) pays tribute to Gérard Baloup, who passed away on 2nd May. A strong supporter of the regional cause, Mr Baloup played an active role in the creation of AER, to which he then applied his experience and networks as a councillor for many years. A confirmed European, Gérard Baloup fought throughout his life for regions to secure the place … [Read more...]

Quebec: AER signs a joint Declaration with the LOJIQ in favour of youth mobility

5 May, 2009 By Editor

An ambitious plan in favour of mobility and youth employment, regions are mobilising Québec (CDN), 5 May 2009 Michèle Sabban signs a joint Declaration with Alfred Pilon, chief executive officer and Secretary General of the Youth international Offices of Québec (LOJIQ), in favour of youth mobility (see below). In the context of the major economic and social crisis, … [Read more...]

On the radio programme “Europe&U” AER’s Regional Reporters make their voices heard across Europe

4 May, 2009 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 4 May 2009 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), in partnership with the radio programme “Europe and you”, will from next week broadcast a series of reports featuring AER‘s “Regional Reporters”. Ten young reporters from the European regions have already prepared short reports about themselves, their regions and Europe. Starting Friday, 8 May, two … [Read more...]

Cultural tourism: small businesses and private initiatives

5 April, 2009 By Editor

Durrës, Albania, 5 April 2009 Cultural Tourism is a locally-driven phenomenon that offers a unique opportunity to combine regional economic development with the preservation of regional culture and heritage. For these initiatives to be sustainable, however, the wider population needs to benefit from them. That is why the Assembly of European Regions (AER) hosted a seminar … [Read more...]

AER-UNDP conference: European regions and African territories strengthen co-operation on climate change

31 March, 2009 By Editor

Limoges, Limousin (F), 31 March 2009. Decentralising and strengthening co-operation between the European regions and African territories can play a vital role in tackling climate change, a conference organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) heard today. Hosted in Limoges by the AER member region Limousin (F), … [Read more...]

AER commits to improving healthcare systems and calls upon other levels of government to follow suit

20 March, 2009 By Editor

Katovice, Slaskie (PL), 20 March 2009. “Despite the crisis, or maybe because of it, regional politicians must take responsibility and see to it that healthcare services are available for all citizens both horizontal and vertical” said Christina Wahrolin, County Councillor of Värmland (S) and Acting President of the Committee on Social Policy and Public Health of the Assembly … [Read more...]

Building trust in the European institutions starts with the regions

19 March, 2009 By Editor

Brussels (B), 19 March 2009. A recent Eurobarometer survey suggesting that regional and local authorities are the most trustworthy levels of governance provided a timely framework to an Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) atelier that concluded today at the Baden-Württemberg representation office in Brussels. How can the European institutions inspire trust among citizens? … [Read more...]

International Women’s Day: AER to fight violence against women more than ever

16 March, 2009 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 16 march 2009 Against the backdrop of International Women's Day (March 8), the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and its President, Michèle Sabban, participated in several initiatives in Lyon, Orleans and Paris, thus reasserting AER’s commitment in tackling gender equality issues. Within AER, these issues are championed by the AER Observatory on Gender issues, … [Read more...]

AER responds to EC’s Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion

25 February, 2009 By Editor

With the October 2008 publication of its Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion, the European Commission opened a debate on territorial cohesion in search of a better understanding of the issue and its implications for EU policy. The Assembly of European Regions (AER), the largest organisation of regions in wider Europe, submitted today an official response to the paper that … [Read more...]

AER launches its Most Innovative European Region Award for 2009

17 February, 2009 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 17th February 2009. In this, the European Year of Creativity and Innovation, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is once again inviting Europe’s most innovative regions to compete for AER’s Innovation Award. At AER’s General Assembly last November, the 2008 award was presented to the Dutch province of Noord-Braband. Onno Hoes, Regional Minister, said: "I am … [Read more...]

AER President Sabban: “President Barroso continues to support the European regions”

20 January, 2009 By Editor

Brussels, 20 January 2009 Europe’s economic recovery package and the future of territorial cohesion policy were among the key issues raised today by the President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Michele Sabban, during a working lunch hosted by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. “AER regrets that the regions have not been consulted as real partners … [Read more...]

Young teams from across Europe gather in Brussels to “speak European”

3 December, 2008 By Editor

The “Do you speak European?” grand final featured competitors from Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom Brussels (B), 3 December 2008 “Being involved in this unique event makes me realize that I’m part of the wider European family”, said Georgiana Cosoveanu from the Dolj team of … [Read more...]

Michèle Sabban, AER President: “Young people and AER, together to build tomorrow’s Europe!”

27 November, 2008 By Editor

Paris, Ile-de-France (F), 27 November 2008. Michèle Sabban, Assembly of European Regions (AER) President and vice-President of Ile-de-France region (F), said about the new founded “Youth Regional Network”: “I would like to congratulate this pioneer initiative, AER involves even further young people in European politics and in the future of Europe. I would like … [Read more...]

Launch of the European Platform of regional and local actors for development cooperation

27 November, 2008 By Editor

Strasbourg, Alsace (F), 17 November 2008. The European Platform of regional and local actors for development cooperation was launched today on the occasion of the 3rd European Development Days in Strasbourg. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is part of the platform led by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), which will receive funding of 470.000 € … [Read more...]

INTERREG project “MORE4NRG” started in Norrbotten, AER project partner

26 November, 2008 By Editor

Luleå, Norrbotten (S), 26 November 2008 Project partners of the project MORE4NRG came together on 20-21 November for the kick-off meeting in Luleå, Norrbotten (S). MORE4NRG is one of 35 regional initiative projects that were approved from the 492 applications received under the first call INTERREG IVC. To reduce the effects of climate change and prepare for the decline of the … [Read more...]