Naples (Campania), 29 November 2002 Liese Prokop, Vice-Minister President of Niederösterreich (Austria), was re-elected President of the Assembly of European Regions for a two year mandate. During President Prokop’s first mandate she remained particularly committed to the development of cooperation between the European interregional organisations, particularly in the context … [Read more...]
The Executive Board is responsible for implementing the decisions of the General Assembly and the management of the organisation between Assemblies. The articles below relate to the work of the Executive Board.
The Campania Region welcomes the Assembly of European Regions to Naples
Naples, Campania (I), 22 November 2002 For the first time ever, an Italian region will host the General Assembly of the AER with its 250 members regions from all over Europe, at the invitation of Mr. Antonio Bassolino, President of the Campania Region. 400 political representatives from the European regions are expected in Naples for the 28th and 29th of … [Read more...]
The regions request the preservation of a strong European cohesion policy
…and the development of a new regional policy for an enlarged Europe Pécs, Baranya (H), 15 November 2002 In a common resolution adopted at the closure of a conference organised by the AER on the 14th and 15th of November in Pécs (Baranya-H), the 250 Presidents of Regions, regional Ministers and heads of regional development policy representing 80 regions (EU, … [Read more...]
What cohesion policy for an enlarged Europe?
AER European Conference Pécs, Baranya (H), 14-15 November 2002 What objectives for the future cohesion policy? How to more efficiently support the regional policies of the Regions and to encourage their sustainable development? What lessons can be learnt from the current experience of the Regions in terms of structural fund management? How to set up a new type of governance … [Read more...]
The AER calls for increased transparency in WTO negociations and for Parliamentary vote on GATS
At the initiative of the AER, 150 regional Ministers and political representatives of culture and education from all over Europe and Canada looked at the consequences of negociations in the framework of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) on public policies and services in the fields of culture, education and the media. They unanimously demand the organisation of … [Read more...]
Conference Women’s role in the economic and political scene in Europe
AER "equal opportunities for men and women" The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Institut Català de la Dona are organising a Conference under the heading "Women in decision-making in the regions of Europe: men and women sharing power" on 25th and 26th October 2002 in Barcelona. The 4th annual Conference of the AER on equal opportunities for men and women will … [Read more...]
Recent exchange of views between Brian Greenslade and Commissioner Michel Barnier
Brian Greenslade is President of AER Committee on Regional Policy and Leader of Devonshire. He met Commissioner Michel Barnier in Plymouth, on 20th September 2002, during a conference on the future of European Cohesion Policy. On this occasion, Brian Greenslade presented the AER’s main proposals for the future of regional policy and announced future AER major events in this … [Read more...]
The AER at the Johannesburg Summit: Initial reactions and future projects
Ten days of tough negotiations at expert and political level were finalised in Johannesburg yesterday when world leaders adopted a plan of action and solemnly reaffirmed principles for sustainable development meant to bring about a better planet. The AER representatives in Johannesburg illustrated the assets of a full implementation of the principles of subsidiarity, … [Read more...]
Consensus between the Regions of Europe for a sustainable European Union
At Stuttgart, the President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) took up position on the future European Constitution. "The development of regionalism in Europe may continue if the Regions act together. What can be said for the Member States of the European Union, can also be said for the Regions: consensus is needed in order to maintain diversity in regional identities. … [Read more...]
How can Regions ensure a sustainable future for their citizens? The AER answer
More than 40 Regions from all over Europe gathered in Bødo, Nordland, on 14 and 15 June 2002. The Regions’ contribution to sustainable development was the major issue for this meeting of the 'Regional policy' Committee of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in view of the forthcoming UN Johannesburg Summit (27 August – 4 Sept. 2002). Major European institutions, such as … [Read more...]
A new team leading the CLRAE
At its Plenary session (4-6th June 2002), the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities in Europe (CLRAE/Council of Europe) renewed its Presidency and Bureau. Liese Prokop, President of the Assembly of European Regions, sent a message of congratulations to Innsbrück Mayor Herwig Van Staa, Vice-President of the Confederation of Austrian Cities, for his election as Congress … [Read more...]
Health and Social affairs Committee: Domestic violence, the elderly and nursing qualifications
Tackling domestic violence, empowerment of the elderly and qualifications in care and nursing were at the core of the reflections of the AER Committee on Health and Social affairs A seminar on domestic violence, with the participation of NGOs, universities, foundations, lawyers, the police and the media, opened the session of the AER Committee on Health and Social affairs on … [Read more...]
Meeting in Madrid: Convention, Enlargement, Reform… The regions in action for tomorrow’s Europe
The institutional affairs Committee of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) made the following decisions and set out the following guidelines at its meeting in Madrid on 14th May: The AER will present its political position to the European Convention at its hearing on 6th and 7th June 2002 in Brussels. This position has been drawn up on the basis of a résumé of the … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Jean-Pierre Raffarin
On behalf of all AER members, Liese Prokop, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and Vice-Minister President of the Land of Niederösterreich (A), sent a warm congratulations letter wishing every success to Jean-Pierre Raffarin for his appointment as Prime Minister of the French Republic. "The experience gained in regional realities on the ground, … [Read more...]
European Convention: Nominations for the EU Youth Convention!
AER urges for a strong representation of young people from the Regions and local authorities in the EU Youth Convention Call for lobbying of Convention members by the Regions and regional youth assemblies The Convention on the Future of Europe, in its March and April sessions decided to set up a Youth Convention at is session in April. The Youth Convention of 210 young people … [Read more...]
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