We are a network
Multiple times per year, AER brings together regions, so that they may stand stronger together, and grow in a space of best practice exchange.
2011 General Assembly & Bureau
From 23 to 25 November 2011, the AER General Assembly gathered in Ponta Delgada, Açores, in Portugal to exchange on how regions master globalisation. After three days of intense talks, the Ponta Delgada Declaration - Region master globalisation was adopted on the 25 November, where the regions, as a force for change, decided to develop strategies of inclusive […]
Future EU funding: regions get ready for financial engineering
Economic and political trends (deficits, budget consolidation) indicate that, in the future, all measures that increase the leveraging of public spending will be of growing interest to public policy makers. EU financial engineering instruments are one way of channeling more money into our regions. This new trend poses many political questions and challenges the traditional […]
AER Training Academy on financial engineering
The AER Training Academy on financial engineering took place on 21/22 of June in Brussels. Around 20 participants learned more about financial engineering and were able to exchange experience and network. OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course participants will: • Know which tools are available and best suited for the region • Identify key […]
AER Breakfast Briefing: EU financial engineering tools
AER Breakfast Briefings aim at providing regional stakeholders with a quick overview of a current topic. EU financial engineering tools: what lies ahead and are EU regions ready? Background: 2011 is a crucial year in defining the EU budget and financing instruments for regions after 2013. In the current period, new tools, mainly JEREMIE, JESSICA and […]
2010 General Assembly & Bureau
Istanbul IstanbulFrom 10 to 12 November 2010, the AER General Assembly gathered in Istanbul, Turkey to actively discuss the Challenges of Europe 2020, with a focus on the demand for an effective Research and Development policy. After three engaging days, the General Assembly adopted the Istanbul Declaration, where the regions committed to foster economic recovery and […]
2009 General Assembly & Bureau
From the 25 to 27 November 2009, AER General Assembly got together in Belfort, in France to discuss Energizing Europe Responsibly: Regional innovation and diversity for growth and jobs. After three days of intense talks, the AER adopted the Belfort Appeal, this year's Final Declaration where the regions, as a force for change, decided to mobilize […]
2008 General Assembly
From 11-13 November 2008, the AER General Assembly gathered in Tampere, Finland to actively discuss the European challenge of Migration and integration, and find regional solutions together. After three engaging days, the General Assembly adopted the "Tampere Declaration on Migration and Integration" where European regions committed to mutual understanding and respect. Final Declaration Presentations Migration: […]
2007 General Assembly
The AER General Assembly took place on the 7-8 November in Udine, region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, in Italy. 650 delegates gathered to discuss actively on european identity during the Open Space session. The Assembly resulted in the publication of the Final Declaration. The following regions have been accepted as full AER members during the […]