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.
2012 General Assembly & Bureau
The 2012 General Assembly took place on 26 March in Brussels, Belgium to debate on EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 and the Common Strategic Framework: what is at stake for European Regions?
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 […]
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 […]