This is the sub category for policies relating to cohesion policy.

European regions, cities and organisations signed the “St. Pölten Manifesto” for a better cohesion policy

21 October, 2011 By Editor

St. Pölten, Niederösterreich (A), 21st October 2011 Welcoming the draft cohesion regulations, regions, cities and their representative organisations agreed that there is still a lot to do to ensure that ... Read More

Cohesion Policy: The AER strongly welcomes the commitment of the European Parliament

5 July, 2011 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 5 July 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the support of the European Parliament (EP) to Cohesion policy. By adopting the key reports proposed by the ... Read More

CAP: AER advocates for an integrated territorial approach

21 June, 2011 By Editor

Brussels (B), 21 June 2011 Thursday the European Parliament will give its opinion on the report of MEP Albert Dess « The CAP towards 2020 », during its plenary meeting. ... Read More

Local and regional leaders urge Barroso to draw up ambitious EU budget and to consider their role in Europe 2020 strategy

16 June, 2011 By Editor

Brussels, 16 June 2011 European local and regional leaders called on European Commission President Barroso to put forward “ambitious EU budget proposals” in order to stimulate the economy and asked ... Read More

The AER calls for the European Parliament to endorse the SURE report on the next Multi-annual Financial Framework

7 June, 2011 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 7th June 2011 The report of the Special Committee on Policy Challenges and Budgetary Resources for a Sustainable European Union after 2013 (SURE) to be presented tomorrow during ... Read More

AER Position: Intermediate arrangements for transition regions in future Cohesion Policy: AER Position

29 April, 2011 By Editor

Intermediate Arrangements for future regions in Cohesion Policy

A position on the future of “intermediate” and “transition” regions was adopted by the AER in‘s-Hertogenbosch (NL), the 29th of April 2011. During its spring Bureau meeting, members of the Assembly ... Read More

Position of the Political Bureau of the AER: Transition regions must be taken into consideration

29 April, 2011 By Editor

‘s-Hertogenbosch (NL), 29 April 2011 On the occasion of its spring Bureau meeting, members of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) went over the conclusions of the 5th report on ... Read More

Climate Action rests with the regions!

13 January, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

After a meeting in Brussels on January 13, AER President Michèle Sabban and the Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard agreed on a way forward to overcome the economic and ecological ... Read More

Cohesion in Europe: Regions Take up the Challenge

7 December, 2010 By Editor

With its White Paper on Cohesion Policy, AER provides accurate and informed responses to questions arising from the conclusions of the European Commission’s 5th report on economic, social and territorial ... Read More

European Commission Communication on the CAP towards 2020: Providing rural areas with tools to achieve excellence!

19 November, 2010 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 19 November 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the readiness of the European Commission to establish a Common Agricultural Policy more focused on the environment. However, ... Read More

AER Elections 2010: Michèle Sabban re-elected President

11 November, 2010 By Editor

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. ... Read More

Health Inequalities in Europe: now is the time to act! AER calls for all levels of governance to join forces

8 October, 2010 By Editor

AER's Meeting on Health Ineaulities Brussels (B), 8 October 2010

Brussels (B), 8 October 2010 Even in these times of economic crisis, health inequalities can be avoided, and regions have both a political and moral obligation to act: this is ... Read More

Regions marching for cohesion and solidarity: AER defends access to all European regions to employment and regional competitiveness

7 October, 2010 By Editor

defend access to all European regions regarding matters of employment and regional competitiveness. Brussels, 7 October 2010

Brussels, 7 October 2010 Today, 300 regional representatives and regional networks responded to the call of the Austrian Land Niederösterreich, supported by the German Freistaat Bayern that hosted the event, ... Read More

Open letter from AER President to J.M. Barroso: “Don’t take away the ESF from Cohesion policy!”

12 July, 2010 By Editor

Mr. President, The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is closely following developments relating to the future financial framework for 2014-2020, especially the place that cohesion policy will hold in ... Read More

AER report: the state of regionalism in Europe

30 June, 2010 By Editor

Since the creation of the AER in 1985, Europe has achieved significant advances along the path of regionalisation. This trend has obviously been due to the efforts of our members, ... Read More