Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), 22 June 2012 “We must recognize that the states and international organizations have once again missed an opportunity to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. But despite this failure, we, the regions and federated states, continue to forge ahead in Rio,” stated Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and of … [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.
Equality for all is everybody’s business
Vienna (A), 9 May 2012 9 May is Europe Day. It is on the 9th of May 1950 that Robert Schuman proposed to create a democratic and peaceful Europe, paving the way to European integration. But no integration, no peaceful relations would be possible without ensuring that equal opportunities for all are in place. 62 years later, we can only regret that equality has not … [Read more...]
The AER Takes the Silk Road In North East Asia
An AER delegation goes to Seoul to meet the members of NEAR, its North East Asian counterpart Seoul, South Korea, 2 November 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) was the guest of honour at the 5th International Forum organised by its counterpart, the Association of North East Asia Regional Governments (NEAR). A delegation led by Michèle Sabban, AER President, went … [Read more...]
Lets’ change our perception of disabilities! AER continues to support the integration of people with disabilities
La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes (F), 20th October 2011 The working group “Equal Europe for People with Disabilities” of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met this Thursday in La Rochelle (F) to the kind invitation of Segolène Royal, President of Poitou-Charentes, and Michèle Sabban, President of AER, to exchange views on successful strategies for implementing the UN … [Read more...]
Reforms in Tunisia: Spotlight on the Decentralisation Models in Europe
Pescara, Abruzzo (I), 6th July 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), together with the region Abruzzo (I) and the Italo-Tunisian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised today a conference on the situation of regional democracy in Europe as follow up of its delegation’s visit to Tunisia last May. The positive aspects and the challenges related to decentralisation … [Read more...]
Cohesion Policy: The AER strongly welcomes the commitment of the European Parliament
Strasbourg (F), 5 July 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the support of the European Parliament (EP) to Cohesion policy. By adopting the key reports proposed by the REGI Committee, in particular that of Markus Pieper on the conclusions of the European Commission’s 5th report on economic, social, and territorial cohesion in Europe, MEPs have clearly shown … [Read more...]
CAP: AER advocates for an integrated territorial approach
Brussels (B), 21 June 2011 Thursday the European Parliament will give its opinion on the report of MEP Albert Dess « The CAP towards 2020 », during its plenary meeting. This vote will be historical and decisive in that co-decision gives Parliament an equal say to the Council on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. For the members of the Assembly of European Regions … [Read more...]
Local and regional leaders urge Barroso to draw up ambitious EU budget and to consider their role in Europe 2020 strategy
Brussels, 16 June 2011 European local and regional leaders called on European Commission President Barroso to put forward “ambitious EU budget proposals” in order to stimulate the economy and asked that municipalities and regions be given an active role in the design and implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy. This call was made two weeks prior to the … [Read more...]
The AER calls for the European Parliament to endorse the SURE report on the next Multi-annual Financial Framework
Strasbourg (F), 7th June 2011 The report of the Special Committee on Policy Challenges and Budgetary Resources for a Sustainable European Union after 2013 (SURE) to be presented tomorrow during the plenary session of the European parliament addresses the following key issues, which are necessary to ensure the sustainable and cohesive development of the European … [Read more...]
On the road to active and healthy ageing in Europe
Codroipo, Friuli Venezia Giulia (I), 18th May 2011 The members of Assembly of European Regions' (AER) Committee on ‘Social policy and Public health’ met today in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia (I) to discuss the recent initiatives launched by the European Union in the field of active and healthy ageing, as well as the newly adopted directive on cross-border healthcare, … [Read more...]
The Assembly of European Regions and the Tunisian Ministry for Regional Development reach an agreement on regionalization and employment
Tunis (TN), 13th May 2011 At the heart of the Tunisian democratic transition, Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), and the Tunisian Minister for Regional Development, Mr. Abderrazek Zouari, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), in the presence of Mr. Said Aydi, Tunisian Minister of Vocational Training and Employment. During two days, … [Read more...]
AER E-health Forum: European regions at the forefront of telemedecine
Budapest (H), 10th May 2011 Following the invitation of the European Commission, the AER e-he@lth network organised a forum to showcase regional expertise in the e-health field. This event took place in the framework of the e-health week in Budapest, a major conference that gathered politicians, health administrators, researchers and industries in order to discuss future … [Read more...]
Europe’s energy future is not only about energy efficiency, it’s also about ‘Efficient Energy’
Brussels, Belgium – April 13th 2011 The Assembly of European Regions – GE Energy partnership today further proved the success of their close collaboration with the publication of the REFER Report; a study which looks closely at the challenges facing Europe and its regions and the energy efficient solutions they are employing. Presented by Michèle Sabban, President of the … [Read more...]
Cooperation between regions of the Black Sea will ensure territorial stability and prosperity
Batumi, Ajara (GE), 6th April 2011 “It is important that we are gathered today as the EU is experiencing a turning point in its construction as it revises its strategies for 2020. The links that the EU weaves with its neighbours will be decisive for years to come, for example on questions regarding energy. The AER intends to contribute to development of those bordering … [Read more...]
For European Regions, the opening of a satellite office in Turkey answers a necessity
On Monday the 4th of April, during a stop over in Istanbul, the President of the Assembly of European Regions and Turkish regions agreed on the opening of an AER satellite office in the Bosphorus Istanbul (T), ' April 2011 While the slow opening of thematic chapters continues to delay the entry of Turkey into the European Union, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) proposed … [Read more...]
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