AER hosts four day training for Youth Team Strasbourg (F), 14 March 2008 An intense four-day training session at the Assembly of European Regions (AER) Secretariat concluded today for the seven members of AER's Youth Team. Politically involved in their regions and elected by AER Youth Ambassadors for a two-year mandate, their duty is to give young people a voice both … [Read more...]
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Political leaders of Europe’s regions meet in Frankfurt
The Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions, the largest network of regions in the wider Europe, gathers in Frankfurt to discuss future EU budget and cohesion policy Frankfurt, Hessen (D), 9 March 2008 At the invitation of the Government of Hessen (D), a meeting today of the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) Presidium was held at the Maintower' in Frankfurt. AER is … [Read more...]
Are you looking for a 12-month Masters course abroad? Apply for the AER annual scholarship!
To give the possibility to young students and young officers from an Assembly of European Regions (AER) member region to deepen their knowledge on regionalism, AER is offering an annual scholarship for a Master degree course. The scholarship covers tuition fees and living costs at a university in another AER member region in a foreign country. The total maximum value of the … [Read more...]
AER: Europe must not neglect its rural population
Assembly of European Regions holds conference on the future of rural development policy and rural regions Lillehammer, Oppland (N), 29 February 2008 As the European Commission reflects upon the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a conference gathering 59 regions from 20 countries across the wider Europe has called for greater recognition of rural regions in a … [Read more...]
AER launches 2008 Award for Innovative Regions
At a time when the 2007 European Innovation Scoreboard shows the continued progress of innovative performance within the EU, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is pleased to be able to recognise those European regional authorities that have stimulated, fostered and implemented innovation in their territory. The regions have significantly contributed to Europe's increasing … [Read more...]
AER President Riccardo Illy launches study on Regional Policy 2014+
AER study uncovers serious failings in European cohesion policy Strasbourg, 17 January 2008 Following years of participation in the European Commission's development of cohesion policy, the establishment of its own reflection group of experts as well as extensive consultations with 60 regions from 22 countries across the wider Europe, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) … [Read more...]
Prime Minister of Republika Srpska (BiH) pays inaugural visit to AER Headquarters
Strasbourg (F), 15 January 2009 Prime Minister of the Republika Srpska (RS) region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Milorad Dodik, joined BiH Representative to the Council of Europe Ambassador Borislav Maric today in an inaugural visit to AER's Strasbourg Headquarters. Republika Srpska's application for AER membership was accepted in November 2007, during AER's … [Read more...]
Newsletter on Energy n°11 (Dec. 2007)
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Illy, Campaign to transfer Competence to the Regions
The Assembly of European Regions is ready to launch a campaign towards EU and the States to convince them to devolve more competence to the Regions. This has been announced today in Trieste by Riccardo Illy, President of AER and Friuli Venezia Giulia, during a lecture held in the faculty of Communication Science at the University of Trieste. "The AER - Illy declared - … [Read more...]
AER President Illy’s statements during his meeting with President Barroso
Illy's Meeting with Barroso on the Work Programme 2008 Brussels (B), 17 December 2007 The President of the AER/Assembly of European Regions and Friuli Venezia Giulia, Riccardo Illy, and the President of European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, met today in Berlaymont Palace, Bruxelles, for an "informal political exchange" (as defined in the community rooms). The main … [Read more...]
Romanian Regions Gain Skills Necessary to Reap Benefits of EU Membership
Iasi (RO), 30 November 2007 Almost one year after Romanian accession to the European Union, the county councils are keenly aware that it is the responsibility of local and regional authorities to implement the vast majority of EU legislation and to ensure that Romanian citizens are able to reap the benefits of EU membership. In order to ensure that county councils are properly … [Read more...]
AER European Citizens’ Forum in Romania One year of Romanian EU Membership: What’s Next?
Iasi (RO), 30 November 2007 Today, the last AER Citizens' Forum of the season made a stop-over in Iasi, Romania. 50 participants from diverse backgrounds: business, academics, NGO's, students, political representatives... joined the event organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the County of Iasi. Participants summed up the first year of Romanian EU … [Read more...]
AER European Citizens’ Forum in Poland: “What does Europe mean to you?”
Europe through the eyes of young people from Silesia Mikolow, Slaskie (PL), 27 November 2007 The success of the AER Citizens' Forum is growing! Today, over 180 people gathered in Mikolow, Slaskie (PL) to answer this question: "Youth and the Future of Europe: What does Europe mean to you?". Young people from Silesia discussed their perception of Europe and focused … [Read more...]
AER / ELFAA / FARE Report: positive impact of Low Fares Airlines in European Regions
A report released today on the 'Social Benefits of Low Fares Airlines in Europe' shows the enormous positive impact low fares airlines (LFAs) are having in regions across Europe. Jointly commissioned by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) and the Forum of European Regional Airports (FARE), the report was prepared by … [Read more...]
AER European Citizens’ Forum. Students: We must take Europe forward!
Strasbourg (F), 21 November 2007 Continuing to bring citizens closer to the European Union, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in partnership with the Region of Alsace-F and the students of the IEP (Institut d'Etudes Politiques) of Strasbourg organised today a citizens' forum entitled 'Europe and its Neighbours'. This was a forum for students wanting to extend their … [Read more...]
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