Migrant vs. refugee: What's the difference? (CNN) The difference between a migrant and a refugee marks a crucial distinction for European countries receiving new arrivals. Refugees, as defined under the 1951 Refugee Convention, are entitled to basic rights under international law, including the right not to be immediately deported and sent back into harm's way. "The … [Read more...]
We are a voice
AER represents its member regions, and stands for stronger cohesion between regions.
During the last Bureau Meeting, AER confirmed its will to help make Europe strong. We will be continuing to advocate for a stronger Europe, through stronger regions.
We are a voice for our members.
How European countries are affected by the refugee crisis
Which Countries Are Under the Most Strain in the European Migration Crisis? (New York Times) The United Nations forecasts that 3,000 migrants a day – many fleeing wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria – will pour into the Balkans, trying to reach Western Europe in the next few months. So far, the burden to absorb them has been unevenly distributed. Read the full article from … [Read more...]
Spotlight on young researchers to boost energy efficiency and biomass
Dedicated to the next generation of professionals and experts, the two conference tracks present the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of biomass and energy efficiency. The Young Researchers Conference is held on 24-25 February 2016 in the context of the World Sustainable Energy Days 2016 in Wels/Austria. With more than 750 participants from over 50 … [Read more...]
France prepares for new regions
The National Assembly and Senate have adopted the draft bill on the new territorial structure of the country after a first agreement from the Joint Committee on the text on 16 July. This represents the 3rd part of the territorial reform instigated by President Hollande. Decentralisation allows the transfer of administrative competences from the State to local authorities. … [Read more...]
The role of European regions in 2015
As the new programming period has started, the AER is willing to look into the role that regional authorities actually play in European politics and in Europe in general in 2014. The study will focus on several questions, such as: To what extent is the subsidiarity principle implemented in European countries? Have Regions seen their competences and influence developed in the … [Read more...]
Putting people at the heart of the health-care experience
The WHO global strategy on people-centred and integrated health services represents a call for a fundamental shift in the way health services are funded, managed and delivered. Take part in the consultation. Call deadline: 15 July … [Read more...]
Financing Circular Economy
On 23 June, AER held in its Brussels premises a joint workshop with the Covenant 2022 for Circular Economy. The working day gave a bird’s eye perspective on the state of play of circular economy in Europe, and was an opportunity to meet the views of the public and financial sectors, with the presentation of various best practices in the regions to fund projects and … [Read more...]
Making curricula meet labour needs with innovative education
The Assembly of European Regions together with Brasov County and the University of Transilvania organised between 7th and 8th May 2015 a Conference on “Innovative Education – A real opportunity for Youth”. The main theme was the focus on educational systems management, with good practices from various domains including two study visits (the Research and Development Centre of … [Read more...]
Creation of the European Roma Institute
The Council of Europe aims at creating a European Roma Institute. Chronology … [Read more...]
First Human Right’s Education Manual
Launch of first human rights education manual for young people to combat antigypsyism by the Council of Europe. Read the manual … [Read more...]
European Yearbook of Minority Issues
Study published by the European Center for Minority Issues. Read the study … [Read more...]
Combating gender stereotyping and sexism in the media
The Council of Europe's Gender Equality Commission held its 7th meeting in Strasbourg from 15-17 April 2015. High on the agenda was the implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy 2014-2017 with the 2014 Annual Report. The Commission also discussed: combating gender stereotyping and sexism in the media promoting an education free from gender stereotypes women’s … [Read more...]
Second Multiplier event on preventing school dropout
16-17 April 2015, Ostfold (NO) – partners of the Joint Efforts to Combat School Dropout (JET CD) project met in Norway for their second myltiplyer event. 30 participants from the partner organisations and from different organisations from the region attended the event. They shared their second intellectual outputs; joint methodologies to prevent dropout by cross sectorial … [Read more...]
Raising citizens’ awareness on sustainable energy
The project Cleaner Energy Saving Mediterranean Cities (CES-MED) has released a handbook, aiming at helping Southern Mediterranean municipalities develop a plan to raise citizens' awareness on energy saving and energy efficiency. The manual will guide you step-by-step on how to create an Citizens’ Awareness Promotion Plan that aims to tackle wasteful behaviour and secure … [Read more...]
Joint methodology to prevent dropout by cross sectoral cooperation
In the framework of the Joint Effort To Combat Dropout (Erasmus+) project, partners have published their second intellectual output. You can find below the reports of the partner regions (Hampshire-UK, Tulcea-RO, Catalunya-ES and Ostfold-NO) to get a grasp of the regional perspective: Links JET-CD project page and outputs Erasmus+ website … [Read more...]
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