Prahova (RO), 4 December 2009 The third energy audit of the MORE4NRG project was carried out this week in the region of Prahova (R). Over the last few days, experts from Valencia (E) and Lazio (I), along with AER representatives, advised county authorities on tackling climate change and meeting sustainable energy needs with the establishment of a reliable, … [Read more...]
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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...]
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 launches 2008 Award for Innovative Regions
At a time when the 2007 European Innovation Scoreboard shows the continued progress of innovative performance within the EU, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is pleased to be able to recognise those European regional authorities that have stimulated, fostered and implemented innovation in their territory. The regions have significantly contributed to Europe's increasing … [Read more...]
Romanian Regions Gain Skills Necessary to Reap Benefits of EU Membership
Iasi (RO), 30 November 2007 Almost one year after Romanian accession to the European Union, the county councils are keenly aware that it is the responsibility of local and regional authorities to implement the vast majority of EU legislation and to ensure that Romanian citizens are able to reap the benefits of EU membership. In order to ensure that county councils are properly … [Read more...]
AER European Citizens’ Forum in Romania One year of Romanian EU Membership: What’s Next?
Iasi (RO), 30 November 2007 Today, the last AER Citizens' Forum of the season made a stop-over in Iasi, Romania. 50 participants from diverse backgrounds: business, academics, NGO's, students, political representatives... joined the event organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the County of Iasi. Participants summed up the first year of Romanian EU … [Read more...]
The AER meets high representatives from Tatarstan to foster relations and set up co-operation projects
Kazan, Tatarstan-RUS, 21 September 2007 One day after the plenary meeting of the Committee 'Economy and Regional Development', representatives from European regions have gathered in Kazan, Tatarstan-RUS, for a Seminar on the development strategy in the Republic of Tatarstan, organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Tatarstan has put a clear focus on developing … [Read more...]
The Province of Istanbul hosts the AER: Over 80 Regions take a stand on decentralisation in Europe
Instanbul (TR), 7 September 2007 Regional democracy in Turkey was given added momentum today when politicians from 40 European regions met with their Turkish counterparts. Examining how models of regional democracy from other European countries could be more relevant for Turkey, the regional politicians were able to exchange experiences and reinforce the message … [Read more...]
European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation (EGTC): AER concerned by possible EU Member State delays
The European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) is about to become a reality, as EU member States face the 1st August 2007 deadline to develop the rules necessary to implement the EU Regulation. This was the major theme discussed today at an international conference organised in Brussels by the Assembly of European Regions (AER, www.aer.eu), together with the Austrian … [Read more...]
AER Initiative on the Promotion of the MDGs Together for Development on ’07/07/07′
Taking advantage of the “magical” date 7th July 2007 (07/07/07), the Assembly of European Regions (AER, aer.eu) has launched today a major initiative in favour of the so-called “Development Target”, whose final aim is to invest the 0,7% of national GDP in development cooperation. Marie-Françoise Muller (Vice-President of Burgundy-F), President of the AER Sub-Committee … [Read more...]
New EU Reform Treaty in Line with AER Position
The outcome of the European Council held on 22-23 June is fully in line with the position taken by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), and presented to the German Presidency in February this year. The AER called on EU Member States to set up an Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) as soon as possible and to ensure that the European Parliament was properly represented in its … [Read more...]
New AER Emergency Planning Network: Together, the regions will better manage emergencies
Exeter, Devon (UK), 18 May 2007 Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) launches its Emergency Planning Network, in Exeter-Devon-UK. This network will allow regions to learn from each other what to do - or what not to do! - in an emergency and to develop common action plans to respond to crises. The 35 participants, representing 15 regions from 10 countries, defined … [Read more...]
Pres. Illy at the AER Bureau in Hamar: “Regions have to keep the Momentum of European Integration going”
Dates of next AER General Assembly confirmed: 7th 9th November in Udine (I) Hedmark County (N), 8 May 2007 "It is the regions' duty to maintain the current level of integration in Europe, in case no solution is found on the Constitutional Treaty at the EU level": AER President, Riccardo Illy, claimed. At the end of the AER Bureau Meeting, held today in Hedmark County … [Read more...]
AER Study Visit to UNDP Decentralisation Projects in Southern Serbia
The AER Working Group on International Solidarity has undertaken a study visit to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) projects in Serbia, in order to ascertain how AER Member Regions could engage in UNDP-administered development cooperation schemes on the ground in countries such as Serbia, Morocco and Lebanon. After a visit on the 16th April to the UNDP Serbia … [Read more...]
Euroregions in South East Europe A Successful Instrument for Regional Development
Brussels (B), 29 March 2007 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation and the Salzburg Institute of the Regions of Europe, invited on 28th March to a conference on Euroregions in South East Europe. This event was hosted by the EU Liaison Office of the Euroregion Tyrol/South Tyrol/Trentino in Brussels. The conference evaluated … [Read more...]
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