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

First comments of the Forum of European Regional Airports (FARE) and the AER on the Airport Guidelines

12 September, 2005 By Editor

First Comments on the Airport Guidelines issued on 6 Sep. 2005 by the EU Commission FARE and AER are seriously worried by the impact that the Guidelines* will have on ... Read More

Reforming State Aid – The European Regions say ‘yes’

11 September, 2005 By Editor

“So long as this reform supports the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion”, stated President Illy Trieste, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 11 September 2005 Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions ... Read More

Consultation towards AER reactions on state aid and on cohesion policy

2 August, 2005 By Editor

New! Consultation on the European Commission’s State aid Action plan and on the Community Strategic guidelines for cohesion, growth and jobs The European Commission presented on 6 July a Communication ... Read More

The Assembly of European Regions urges the EU to respond to new challenges

31 May, 2005 By Editor

Sankt Gallen (CH), 31 May 2005 The Bureau of the AER met in Sankt Gallen (CH) today and urges the EU to respond to new challenges for the future of ... Read More

Recognising the vital role of the regions: a crucial stake for Europe

19 May, 2005 By Editor

Wroclaw (PL), 19 May 2005 ‘European economic growth, which has been dynamic for the past ten years, will be in danger, if the Constitutional Treaty is not ratified,’ warned Riccardo ... Read More

Regions of Europe back the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy

9 May, 2005 By Editor

Ponta Dalgada, Açores (P), 9 May 2005 ‘The ambitious objectives of the Lisbon Strategy will only be reached through coherent European policies and the EU budget adapted to the challenges ... Read More

Bolkestein Directive – the AER welcomes the European Council’s decision

22 March, 2005 By Editor

The European Social Model must be grounded in diversity, the AER stated

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the European Council’s decision on the Directive on Services (Bolkestein Directive). The AER has insisted that the Bolkestein Directive must be revised to ... Read More

Thematic dossier n°8 on Regions, the driving force for development – Spring 2005

8 March, 2005 By Editor

Regions, the driving force for development Table of contents: Editorial by Riccardo Illy, President Innovation, SME networking and cooperation are key to regional competitiveness Working together for a better future When revitalisation ... Read More

Competitiveness, growth and cohesion: the EU must fund its ambitions

9 February, 2005 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 9 February 2005 The Presidency of the AER met in Strasbourg today and expressed its deep concern about the future of cohesion policy in the new Europe. While ... Read More

The AER to Commissioner Hübner: “Cohesion should be at the service of the competitiveness of the regions”

20 January, 2005 By Editor

"Cohesion should be at the service of the competitiveness of the regions and not a competition between the regions", the AER says to Commissioner Hübner

“…and not a competition between the regions” Representatives of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) discussed today with Commisioner Hübner on the future of cohesion policy in the framework of ... Read More

The AER calls upon the European Council to assess the impact of liberalization

14 December, 2004 By Editor

Before adopting the draft Services Directive The Assembly of European Regions (AER) appeals to the wisdom of the Heads of State and Governments when discussing the draft Directive on Services ... Read More

General Assembly 2004 in Vienna: Dr. R. Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, elected President of the AER

25 November, 2004 By Editor

Dr. Riccardo Illy, President of Friuli Venezia Giulia, elected President of the Assembly of European Regions in 2004

Vienna (A), 25 November 2004 The Assembly of European Regions unanimously elected Dr. Riccardo Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy), as its new President for a two years mandate, during ... Read More

AER Conference on “The Future of Cohesion Policy in an Enlarged Europe”

15 October, 2004 By Editor

Eger, Heves county (H), 15 October 2004 On 14 and 15 October, the Assembly of European Regions and the Region of Heves – Hungary – held a Conference on ... Read More

AER Inter-ministerial Conference: What future for rural areas in Europe?

18 May, 2004 By Editor

Bari, Puglia (I), 18 May 2004 120 people, among whom Regional Ministers for agriculture and rural development, political authorities as well as academic and regional experts have met in Bari, ... Read More