Organisations representing European regions must co-ordinate more among themselves: Riccardo Illy, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and of Friuli Venezia Giulia, together with Claudio Martini, President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) and of Tuscany, agreed last Saturday 17th March that it's now necessary to consolidate … [Read more...]
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“Albergo Diffuso”: The New Regional Tourism Dimension goes Europe-wide with AER
Amaro, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 22 March 2007 AER President Riccardo Illy attended today the presentation -hosted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia region- of the project "Albergo Diffuso", a new regional scheme which is set to boost the local dimension of tourism. This presentation was held during the meeting of the Committee 'Economy and Regional development' of the Assembly of … [Read more...]
European Regions do care for you! Access health services… anytime, anywhere
Brussels (B), 14 February 2007 Twenty-five regions from all over Europe gathered today in Brussels to launch a major initiative, which is set to revolutionise the way our health care systems are managed. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has launched the 'e-Health network', which will bring medical services closer to the citizens, ending up their isolation, especially … [Read more...]
The Assembly of European Regions 2006 vintage: Riccardo Illy re-elected AER President
Mallorca, Balears Islands (E), 9 November 2006 Riccardo Illy, President of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy), was re-elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), for a second two-year mandate. In his speech after re-election, President Illy declared "Since the beginning of my first mandate two years ago, I gave myself the task to bring a new impulse to … [Read more...]
The AER meets its regions: Samara illustrates the benefits of cooperation
Samara (RUS), 19 October 2006 "When people heard we were holding our Bureau meeting in Samara, Russia, some asked us: why is the Assembly of European Regions going so far?" smiled Riccardo Illy, President of the AER and President of the region Friuli Venezia Giulia-I. "Our answer is simple. This is the role of the AER: to be the link between all European Regions, in particular … [Read more...]
The Assembly of European Regions launches an International Solidarity Network
Dijon (F), 16 October 2006 The AER "International Solidarity Network" was launched today in Dijon Bourgogne-F by the 'Regional Partnership' Working Group of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), in the presence of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Chaired by Marie-Francoise Muller, Vice-President of the Regional Council of Bourgogne, the founding regions of … [Read more...]
AER Regions Support Economic Development in Southeast Europe
Trieste, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 15 October 2006 'The best people to help a region to enhance its economic performance are not consultants, or representatives of European institutions, but rather officers and politicians from other European regions. One of the key strengths of the Assembly of European Regions is that it allows regions to learn from one another', stated … [Read more...]
Territorial co-operation: Making Europe tangible and relevant for all of us
Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 29 September 2006 The European framework for interregional co-operation is undergoing significant change. The European regions need to consider what affect this will have upon their future opportunities to work together. This was the task of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), at its conference on regional co-operation in the wider … [Read more...]
Disabilities open up a whole new perspective on regional societies
Timis (ROM), 29 September 2006 'Disabilities are a wealth for the regions and should be viewed as an opportunity, rather than a difficulty' affirmed Constantin Ostaficiuc, President of Timis County Council (RO), and future President of the Health and Social Affairs Committee of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). 'Formulating policies for the integration of disabled … [Read more...]
Ongoing Decentralisation in Turkey
Strasbourg (F), 21 September 2006 Since last year, the Presidents of the Turkish Provinces* have been elected by the Provincial Council, the members of which are directly elected by the citizens. But this institutional reform in Turkey is only one step in an ongoing process. The role of the regions in Turkey will further increase. This was the main issue discussed between … [Read more...]
How regions lobby in Brussels: AER Highlights Best Practice in Regional Interest Representation
Brussels (B), 21 September 2006 'Effective lobbying is about understanding European political processes, developing contacts within the European institutions, building networks with other stakeholders and being able to supply knowledge and expertise to the EU institutions', stated Joanna Benfield, Director of the Assembly of European Regions' Brussels Office, at the launch of … [Read more...]
Interregional cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Veszprém (H), 21 September 2006 During the Plenary Session of the Assembly of European Region's (AER) Committee on Culture, Education, Youth & Media, the AER member regions discussed and decided on a wide variety of issues, including new concepts for media and education, the latest legislative developments in the field of culture and education, the new EU budget 2007-2013 … [Read more...]
Regions and their Young Citizens Work Hand-in-Hand for European Integration
Baia Mare, Maramures (ROM), 27 August 2006 The European project cannot be constructed by politicians and treaties alone; its success depends upon the involvement of citizens and the organisation of concrete initiatives in our regions. This is the main idea behind the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) Summer School and Youth Summer School, organised in Maramures, Romania, … [Read more...]
Commissioner: “Cultural and educational standards will be preserved under the Lisbon strategy”
Brussels (B), 20 June 2006 The 4th structured dialogue meeting held in Brussels on 20th June with Commissioner Jan Figel on "The European Policy of Education and Culture: its contribution to the success of the Lisbon Strategy the role of regions and cities' has been for the Assembly of European Regions (AER) again an opportunity to underline the necessity of … [Read more...]
Regions should be the link between Europe and the Citizens for a better communication
Sarajevo (BiH), 16 June 2006 The political Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met today in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to decide upon the AER's position on the European Commission's Plan D and its Communication Strategy. 'We, as Presidents of the Regions, are keenly aware of the lack of citizens knowledge regarding Europe and its future. We … [Read more...]
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