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...]
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.
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...]
Decisions in Devon: Exeter, Capital of Regional Europe for a day
Exeter, Devon (UK), 11 April 2002 The Executive Board of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met on 11th April, in Devon County Hall, and decided the following: • The AER continues to play an active role vis-à-vis the European Convention, and has recently launched its latest political discussion platform on this matter. The contributions received in this wide … [Read more...]
A successful step for giving European regions one voice
Linz, Upper Austria (A), 21 March 2002 On 21st March 2002 in Linz (A), the Assembly of European Regions united the Presidents of the European interregional organisations to built up a real common policy. For the first time in many years, these organisations have made a major step in joining their forces to defend and promote the role of the regions in the future … [Read more...]
AER supports the Italian initiative for mountain regions
"We encourage the initiative which aims at obtaining the recognition of the specific status for mountain regions in the EU Treaty, as presented by Enrico La Loggia, Italian Minister for Regional Policy, yesterday (13th March) to the President of the European Commission" declared Liese Prokop, President of the Assembly of European Regions. "Mountain regions suffer from demanding … [Read more...]
A common voice for the European Regions on the Future of Europe in Linz
On 21st March 2002 in Linz (A), the Assembly of European Regions will bring together the Presidents of the European interregional organisations. The aim of this Conference of Presidents of the European interregional organizations is to enhance cooperation between these organisations at a crucial point in time for the future of Europe. Common political positions will be adopted … [Read more...]
Presentation of the AER position on the European Convention to Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
The AER intends to observe the Convention's activities and to participate as the representative umbrella organisation of the Regions, both within the European Union and in accession countries. The AER also hopes to play an important role – along with other political organisations such as the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) - in the Forum set up by the … [Read more...]
The AER asks the European Union to review its level of involvement in culture and education
Considering the EU Convention an opportunity to achieve the comprehensive and full-fledged application of the principle of subsidiarity, AER Committee D (Culture, Education, Training and Youth) appealed to its members to insist that the EU reviews on this occasion its involvement in certain policy areas, in particular culture and education (TEU articles 149-151). "Members … [Read more...]
A step further towards decentralisation in France Twenty years after the first law on decentralisation
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the coming into effect of the law on the regionalisation of the SNCF (French national rail network) on 1st January 2002. This law allows the French Regions to organise their regional train networks (Regional Express Trains - TER). They will now be responsible for their own fares, new lines and the renovation of stations. The State … [Read more...]
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