Two new Taskforces are set for launch: Democracy, and Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity. Read below for more information on the work of these new taskforces, and find out if it might be of the interest of your region to join them!
AER Taskforce on Democracy
At the AER Bureau meeting, in Larnaca (CY), the Bureau members decided to establish the Taskforce on Democracy under the proposal of Örebro (SE).
The establishment of this Taskforce will advocate for ensuring one of AER’s Political Priorities 2020-2025: Promoting Democracy and good governance.
Human rights are at the very core of European values and AER believes that citizens’ interests must be at the centre of all decisions. They must be involved in clear ways in decision-making and must have access to all public information which will help them keep track and contribute to public authorities’ work. Decisions must be made according to the will of the many while the rights and interests of minorities and excluded groups must be respected. Government and public authorities must continuously seek new innovative solutions to foster greater involvement of citizens and more efficient governance, and decentralisation and subsidiarity must be promoted as a mean to achieve this. For instance, the work of this Taskforce should seek to find a way to greater involve regions in the development of the Conference on the Future of Europe and raising awareness among European citizens.
Should the work of this Taskforce be of any interest to your region, please fill in this form.
AER Taskforce on Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity
At the AER Bureau meeting, 5 December 2019 in Brussels (BE), the Bureau members decided to establish the Taskforce on Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity under the proposal of the Region of Sardinia (IT).
The establishment of this Taskforce will advocate for ensuring one of AER’s Political Priorities 2020-2025: Nurturing territorial cohesion and fostering cooperation all around Europe.
With reference to nurturing territorial cohesion, there is a need to stress the importance of transport connections in order to allow distant and marginal territories, such as islands, to stay linked to the rest of Europe, to allow mobility, synergies and economic development.
Should the work of this Taskforce be of any interest to your region, please fill in this form.
How to apply?
In order to join any of these task forces, or both of them, you just have to be a member of AER, doesn’t mind if you’re a Bureau member or not. Please, fill in the form below for each of it:
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Gisela Guari, Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer
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