Tampere (FIN), 13 November 2008. Michèle Sabban, Vice-President of the Ile-de-France region (F), was today elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the largest independent network of regional authorities in wider Europe. A former AER vice-president (2006-2008), Ms. Sabban was elected from among three candidates to the two-year post during AER’s annual … [Read more...]
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UN – Regions partnership on climate change
UNDP and UNEP have developed, with eight associations of Regions a global programme to promote low carbon neutral and climate change resilient territories entitled, “Towards Low Carbon and Climate Change Resilient Territories.” (see attached brochure presentation). This Programme is being carried out within the context of UNDP’s 2008 – 2011 Climate Change Strategy, which has … [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...]
Regions take aim to shatter Europe’s glass ceiling AER declaration calls for equal access to job market
Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana (E), 19 September 2008 Figures are still poor in relation to gender equality in Europe: although women's success rates at school and university are higher than men's, their rate of employment is much lower (57.2%) and the average pay gap between women and men is still around 15% for the same work and equal skills. In addition, women hold the … [Read more...]
AER Press conference hosted by Lower Austrian Government Minister in St. Pölten
Speech at AER Committee 3 plenary session press conference. St. Pölten, Niederösterreich (A), 11 September 2008 Lower Austria – a member of the AER accentuates regional identity. Regions answer to the needs of their citizens in a most flexible and direct way. This is of essential importance in a growing Europe, because Europe´s strength is based on the diversity of its … [Read more...]
AER General Assembly 2008 is approaching
Is your region creating best-practice solutions to the challenge of migration and integration? Autumn is approaching and so is our General Assembly (GA), which will be held on November 13-14 in Tampere, Finland. This year’s GA will focus on “Migration and Integration: Regional solutions to a European challenge” with activities and forums at which our regions can … [Read more...]
AER Acting President Michèle Sabban adresses AER Summer School 2008
The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) 13th Summer School and 7th Youth Summer School, which concluded today in Östersund (Jämtland, S), brought together over 150 politicians, officers, experts and young people (known as AER’s “Youth Ambassadors”) from regions across Europe to help change those statistics. We report here the final Speech delivered by Mrs Michéle Sabban, AER … [Read more...]
AER Summer School 2008: European regions supporting youth entrepreneurship
We want young job creators, not job seekers! Östersund, Jämtland region (S), 29 August 2008 Although around half of Europe’s young people are interested in the idea of becoming entrepreneurs, less than 5% of youth are actually following that path. The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) 13th Summer School and 7th Youth Summer School, which concluded today in Östersund … [Read more...]
Regional politicians of Ukraine unite to call for greater role in multi-level governance
Donetsk (UA), 15 July 2008 A conference hosted by the Donetsk Oblast (UA) with the participation of 19 Ukrainian regions adopted a declaration* today that opens the door to more effective multi-level governance in that country. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised today’s conference to help the regions of Ukraine – six of which are AER members – … [Read more...]
The Lisbon Treaty: A licence for grass-roots action!
Wroclaw, Lower Silesia (PL), 11 June 2008 As the EU awaits the outcome of Ireland's referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon, the political leaders of Europe's regions were debating the implications for citizens of a ratified Treaty. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) held Presidium and Bureau sessions this week in Wroclaw (Lower Silesia region, Poland) ahead of a European … [Read more...]
Taking the lead on demographic change, AER takes a new approach to old challenges
Umeå, Västerbotten (S), 2 June 2008 What can European regions do to boost fertility rates? What should they be doing for elderly care? How can regions support active healthy ageing? And how can regional policy and budgeting address the challenges posed by demographic change? These were just some of the questions addressed today at an Assembly of European Regions' (AER) … [Read more...]
Europe: So close yet so far? AER launches 2008 Communicating Europe Award
Brussels (B), 23 May 2008 More than 80 representatives of around 50 regions from across Europe gathered yesterday and today for the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) 'Europe: So close yet so far?' conference. Hosted by the Hessen (D) regional representation in Brussels, the conference showcased regional best practices in communicating Europe to citizens. A discussion panel … [Read more...]
Michèle Sabban appointed Acting President of Assembly of European Regions
Strasbourg (F), 24 April 2008 Ile-de-France (F) Vice-President Michèle Sabban was this week appointed Acting President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). She will be Acting President until AER's General Assembly appoints a new President in November. "I regret Riccardo Illy's departure from the AER Presidency, to which he brought a new essential dimension. I will do my … [Read more...]
Young people from the regions @ work!
AER hosts four day training for Youth Team Strasbourg (F), 14 March 2008 An intense four-day training session at the Assembly of European Regions (AER) Secretariat concluded today for the seven members of AER's Youth Team. Politically involved in their regions and elected by AER Youth Ambassadors for a two-year mandate, their duty is to give young people a voice both … [Read more...]
Political leaders of Europe’s regions meet in Frankfurt
The Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions, the largest network of regions in the wider Europe, gathers in Frankfurt to discuss future EU budget and cohesion policy Frankfurt, Hessen (D), 9 March 2008 At the invitation of the Government of Hessen (D), a meeting today of the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) Presidium was held at the Maintower' in Frankfurt. AER is … [Read more...]
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