Valencia (E), 28th August 2009 In her first speech as chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Committee for Regional Development, Danuta Hübner has said that water will be a “major priority” of the EU’s Regional Policy. “There are regions that will require specific responses, which will be more affected than others by droughts, floods or water scarcity,” Ms Hübner said … [Read more...]
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AER and Valencia region highlight role of regional cooperation in fighting the effects of climate change
Valencia hosts 14th AER Summer School Valencia (E), 26 August 2009 AER secretary-general Klaus Klipp underlined in his speech at the 14th AER Summer School opening in Valencia the paramount importance that cooperation between regions in EU programmes and projects plays in tackling climate change. Mr. Klipp emphasised the need to create regional lobbies to stand up for … [Read more...]
AER’s President Michèle Sabban pays homage to Adrien Zeller
Strasbourg, 25 August 2009 We have just received the sad news of the death of Mr Adrien Zelller, president of the Alsace region of France. Mr Zeller was a great president for Alsace and the most loyal friend the Assembly of European Regions could have wished for. As a member of the European Parliament, a French minister, and a vice-president of AER, he played a major role in … [Read more...]
AER President Michèle Sabban calls for member regions to make their voices heard in Copenhagen
Strasbourg, 22 July 2009 Mrs Sabban, President of the AER, calls for member regions to make their voices heard in the coming important meeting in Copenhagen, where large world governance guidelines upon environmental matters will be decided. These guidelines, which will be composed in a treaty, will have decisive consequences for our societies, so it is crucial that … [Read more...]
AER Brings Eastern Partnership to Georgian Regions
Guria, Georgia, 2 July 2009 As the European Union’s Eastern Partnership initiative gathers momentum in Brussels, an Assembly of European Regions (AER) delegation led by Secretary-General Klaus Klipp was in Guria, Georgia, today bringing that partnership to the South Caucasus regions. “AER prides itself on taking the time to visit regions on the ground to really get a sense of … [Read more...]
On the road to Copenhagen… North American and European Regions Unite in Climate Change Fight
Brussels, June 26th, 2009 “The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has been a long time activist in favour of a model of local governance that fully includes the development of green energies, both in Europe and in the frame of North/South relations. Thus have I very naturally given a favourable answer to your invitation, as the AER joins forces with those who actively fight … [Read more...]
AER European Citizens Forum: After 20 Years of Transition, What’s Next for Poland?
Szczecin (PL), 19 June 2009 Tadeusz Mazowiecki, Poland's first prime minister after the fall of communism in 1989, joined the Assembly of European Regions (AER) to mark the 20th anniversary of Poland’s first free elections with a European Citizens Forum held today in Szczecin, Zachodniopmorskie region (PL). The forum brought together almost 100 young people to explore Poland’s … [Read more...]
Regions pursuing innovative energy solutions with another MORE4NRG seminar
Valencia (E), 7 May 2009. Getting the right energy mix, moving on to higher energy efficiency and cutting down on energy consumption have been recognized by the European Union as the key measures to successful environmental management. In addition, the ambitious “3x20%” objective aims to shield Europe from potential energy breakdowns and to provide it with greater security of … [Read more...]
AER hosts panel discussion of European political groups and regional politicians
Regions’ cross-examination of EP leaders “long overdue” Strasbourg (F), 5 May 2009. The European Parliament’s political groups last night faced a “cross-examination” hosted by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Europe’s largest organisation of regional authorities. Moderated by EU Observer’s Lisbeth Kirk, the panel discussion and audience Q&A brought together … [Read more...]
AER Tribute to Gérard Baloup
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) pays tribute to Gérard Baloup, who passed away on 2nd May. A strong supporter of the regional cause, Mr Baloup played an active role in the creation of AER, to which he then applied his experience and networks as a councillor for many years. A confirmed European, Gérard Baloup fought throughout his life for regions to secure the place … [Read more...]
AER-UNDP conference: European regions and African territories strengthen co-operation on climate change
Limoges, Limousin (F), 31 March 2009. Decentralising and strengthening co-operation between the European regions and African territories can play a vital role in tackling climate change, a conference organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) heard today. Hosted in Limoges by the AER member region Limousin (F), … [Read more...]
AER launches its Most Innovative European Region Award for 2009
Strasbourg (F), 17th February 2009. In this, the European Year of Creativity and Innovation, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is once again inviting Europe’s most innovative regions to compete for AER’s Innovation Award. At AER’s General Assembly last November, the 2008 award was presented to the Dutch province of Noord-Braband. Onno Hoes, Regional Minister, said: "I am … [Read more...]
AER President Sabban: “President Barroso continues to support the European regions”
Brussels, 20 January 2009 Europe’s economic recovery package and the future of territorial cohesion policy were among the key issues raised today by the President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Michele Sabban, during a working lunch hosted by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. “AER regrets that the regions have not been consulted as real partners … [Read more...]
Launch of the European Platform of regional and local actors for development cooperation
Strasbourg, Alsace (F), 17 November 2008. The European Platform of regional and local actors for development cooperation was launched today on the occasion of the 3rd European Development Days in Strasbourg. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is part of the platform led by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), which will receive funding of 470.000 € … [Read more...]
AER responds to UK “subsidiarity” report: Respect for the principle starts with recognition of the word
Strasbourg (F), 21 October 2008 Responding to today’s release of the UK’s European Scrutiny Committee report “Subsidiarity, National Parliaments and the Lisbon Treaty”, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has called on EU officials and national parliaments to join the European regions in urging dictionaries across Europe to recognise the word “subsidiarity”. … [Read more...]
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