Under the lead of its President, AER elects a new Bureau in order to tackle the numerous challenges that regions will be facing until 2012 Istanbul (TR), 11th November 2010. Mrs Michèle Sabban, Vice-President of the Region Ile-de-France (F), was this morning re-elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) for a second two-year mandate, during the AER’s … [Read more...]
This is the category for all things related to AER's structure and governance.
Waiting for 2012: AER brings Croatian civil society closer to Europe
Porec, Istria (HR), 15th October 2010 True to its mission of reinforcing subsidiarity and bringing Europe closer to its citizens, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised a Citizens’ Forum in the region of Istria in Croatia. The local population was invited to debate with local and regional authorities representatives and the European Union the perspectives that EU … [Read more...]
“Wanted: Wonder women to clean up Golden Boys’ mess”
Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana (E), 22 September 2010 “It is important to avoid the recession being used, as is already the case in some Member States, as an argument for scaling back gender equality measures,” said Monica Carlsson, President of the AER Standing Committee on Equal Opportunities (SCEO), during a seminar on ‘Women and social policies at times of economic … [Read more...]
AER brings its expertise to the Albanian regions
Michèle Sabban highlights regions as important stakeholders for youth employment Tirana (AL), 1st July 2010. Michèle Sabban, AER President, came to Albania at the invitation of the United Nations Programme for Youth Employment and Migration (YEM). Ms. Sabban was invited as a keynote speaker during a forum entitled “Youth Employment in Albania: Innovative approaches and … [Read more...]
“REFER”: New Blog by the AER and GE Energy to promote discussion on European Energy Challenges
Brussels (B), 22 June 2010 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and GE Energy today announced the launch of R.E.F.E.R. (Responsible Energy for European Regions), a blog aimed at facilitating thoughts and discussion on energy matters across all regions of Europe. Available at refer.blogactiv.eu, R.E.F.E.R. reports on the latest energy news, energy analysis and commentary … [Read more...]
Budget Commissioner expresses willingness to collaborate with decentralised government
Brussels (B), 18 May 2010 EU Budget Commissioner, Janusz Lewandowski, recognised the vital role of local and regional authorities and expressed his willingness to work with these in the context of the EU budget review and beyond, at the occasion of a high-level informal exchange held on 17 May, in Brussels. The exchange brought together the Commissioner and representatives … [Read more...]
AER backs up International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Strasbourg (F) - Brussels (B), 17 May 2010 No, Monica Carlsson, President of the AER Standing Committee on Equal Opportunities, is not flying all the way to Boise to meet up with Governor Otter inside the beautiful sandstone walls of the Idaho State Capitol. Today is the annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) – and AER, through the voice of … [Read more...]
AER at Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency forum: presenting Regions’ role to develop clean technologies
Regions in pole position to lead energetic revolution Monaco, 26 April 2010 Representing the Assembly of European Regions (AER), President Michèle Sabban attended the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum in Monaco. Held by Johnson Controls and the Prince Albert II of the Monaco Foundation, the event has brought together 160 policy makers, NGOs and stakeholders … [Read more...]
GE’s European Center of Research and Development open its doors to European Regions
Key regional decision makers met to discuss the role of industrial innovations in both sustainable growth strategies and the fight against climate change Garching/Munich (D), 8 April 2010 AER and GE Energy today commenced a two-day event, “Innovation in Energy and Research Policy” at their European Research and Development Center, “GE Global Research Europe” in Garching near … [Read more...]
AER places women entrepreneurs at the heart of its actions
Istanbul, 25 March 2010 Turkey is paving the way for women entrepreneurship. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has held a conference in Istanbul with the objective of advising regional politicians and officers on their policy on women entrepreneurship. The conference has examined this issue from a practical perspective by presenting relevant studies and examples of … [Read more...]
The Black Sea Conference of Regions: water and sustainable tourism
AER initiates a new approach at the territorial level to find solutions to the major problems faced by the Black Sea area Paris (F), 16 February 2010. For the first time, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has gathered over 60 politicians and regional representatives of the Black Sea outline at Ile-de-France (F), among with some experts, to discuss two major areas of … [Read more...]
Communicating the European Citizens’ Initiative: Regions contribute to make Europe more democratic
Brussels, 12 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) debated yesterday the new European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, which sets the frame for a new form of direct democracy and public participation in European Union policy shaping. According to Johannes W. Pichler, Professor for European Law at the University of Graz and … [Read more...]
The AER welcomes the Barroso Commission II and gives proposals for further cooperation
Strasbourg (F), 10 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the new Barroso Commission, approved by the European Parliament. The new college of European Commissioners will shape European policy making for the next 5 years (until October 2014). “On behalf of AER, I extend a special welcome to Johannes Hahn, the new Commissioner for Regional Policy. … [Read more...]
Big build-up, fizzle finish? Regions pledge to save the hopes of Copenhagen
In spite of the failure of the Copenhagen Summit to deliver a long term agreement, the Assembly of European Regions and its member regions pledge to pursue their efforts in the struggle against climate change “Although we expected this result, we are very disappointed about the outcome of the Copenhagen Conference. Heads of State have really missed on a unique … [Read more...]
Regions’ message at Copenhagen: we can’t wait, it’s time to act!
The Assembly of European Regions and key actors push forward the fight against climate change Copenhagen (DK), 15 December 2009 In the framework of the different activities organised by local authorities in parallel to the 15th Conference of Parties in Copenhagen, the Climate Group gathered for its “leaders’ summit” in Copenhagen a panel of international … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- …
- 46
- Next Page »