This is the tag for articles in relations to culture

Hande Özsan Bozatli unanimously re-elected for second mandate

12 December, 2015 By Editor

“First of all I would like to thank you for re-electing me as President of AER. I’m proud and honoured, of course, but let me also take this opportunity to ... Read More

Highlight the most deserving MEPs

23 November, 2015 By Editor

For the 12th consecutive year, the Parliament Magazine organizes the MEP Awards, a unique occasion to celebrate the work and achievements of the Members of the European Parliament across a range of ... Read More

Sub-national diplomacy brings answers to the refugee crisis

13 November, 2015 By Editor

The political declaration that leaders from Europe and Africa adopted at yesterday’s Valletta summit on migration in the Maltesian island in the Mediterranean states “we agree to respond decisively and together manage migration flows in ... Read More

South Ostrobothnia is also called ‘Texas of Finland’

12 November, 2015 By Editor

Because they are independently minded and strong-willed as their peers in Texas. Agriculture is also an important livelihood in South Ostrothnia, having their own prairie that they call “lakeus”. The ... Read More

Success for events in Hampshire

3 November, 2015 By Editor

Change, cooperation, partnership approach, ownership and integration have been key concepts repeatedly mentioned at AER’s Autumn Plenary session taking place in Hampshire County (UK). Around 150 participants from AER Member ... Read More

How to motivate public servants to innovate? That is the question!

29 October, 2015 By Editor

Better understanding the bundle of incentives that motivate people to serve the public is part of the workforce challenge for 21 st Century public services. (Needham et al., 2014, p6) ... Read More

The start to a win-win cooperation with regions from the Republic of Serbia

15 October, 2015 By Editor

AER was honoured to welcome delegates from the Sumadija and Pomoravlje region (Serbia) on 15 October in Brussels. The Mayors in the delegation represent the regional development agency of that ... Read More

Invitation to the European Conference Think European – act local

14 October, 2015 By Editor

Youth 2015 – recommendations for Europe, 18 November 2015 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Committee of Regions, Brussels The second conference on the EU Youth Strategy and the role of the ... Read More

Nordland (NO) always looking for more AER

13 October, 2015 By Editor

Today, AER welcomed a delegation from Nordland fylkeskommune (AER member region from Norway) in AER Brussels office, explaining the organisation, discussing possible cooperation and learning that Nordland has a strong ... Read More

Farmers leave their fields to protest in Brussels

11 September, 2015 By Editor

6000 farmers gathered in Brussels on the occasion of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on Monday 7 September. Jan Jacob Van Dijk, Chairman of the AER working group on rural ... Read More

(More or less) Frequently Asked Questions

3 September, 2015 By Editor

Who are you? AER is a network of regional politicians, governments and administrations that is fostering transnational and interregional exchange of knowhow, expertise and contacts in order to improve the ... Read More

Visit the Province of Gelderland (NL)

24 June, 2015 By Editor

AER and its partner UNICAP Television are proud to present the second episode of our very own TV series “European Regions” highlighting the Dutch Province of Gelderland. Discover the beauties ... Read More

“What future for the regions” by Fredrik Söderbaum

11 June, 2015 By Editor

What future for the regions? Fredrik Söderbaum Professor of Peace and Development Research, School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg E-mail: [email protected] Thanks to the organizers for inviting me to ... Read More

AER Political Priorities

6 June, 2015 By Editor

Ratified by AER General Assembly 2015 In these troubled times of crisis, when confidence in public institutions is decreasing and there is a tendency for everyone to focus efforts on ... Read More

Tales From Regions – 30th anniversary publication

1 June, 2015 By Editor

We are excited to announce the special edition of the Press Club Brussels Magazine dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the Assembly of European Regions. This publication highlights the achievements ... Read More