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The AER welcomes the Barroso Commission II and gives proposals for further cooperation

10 February, 2010 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 10 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the new Barroso Commission, approved by the European Parliament. The new college of European Commissioners will shape European ... Read More

ALEC2010: First international conference on Regions’ e-he@lth

5 February, 2010 By Editor

Luleå – Norrbotten (S), 5 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) e-he@lth network has organised the first international e-he@lth conference that targets directly the regions and their partners. ... Read More

Youth Employment in Times of Economic Crisis

11 December, 2009 By Editor

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and European youth join forces in Paris to find new solutions Paris (F), 11 December 2009 Over 100 young people from 53 regions ... Read More

Communicating Europe, Innovation and Youth: AER awards Europe’s the most dynamic regions of 2009

27 November, 2009 By Editor

The AER Communicating Europe Award 2009 Belfort (F), 27th November 2009. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has honoured three regions with is “Communicating Europe Award”. In the category Children ... Read More

Energising Europe Responsibly Means Empowering its Regions

24 November, 2009 By Editor

AER survey finds that the regions need competences and financial incentives to tackle energy challenges globally and harness energy potentials locally Paris (F), 24th November 2009 It is the regions ... Read More

EU Survey links Economic recovery to regional performance

8 October, 2009 By Editor

Limerick (IRL), 8 october 2009 An insightful EU survey carried out in 24 regions from 13 countries shows that regions have a crucial role to play in economic recovery. “We ... Read More

AER seminar on youth entrepreneurship: Regions Supporting Innovative Business and Social Profit

29 September, 2009 By Editor

AER seminar on youth entrepreneurship Sarajevo (BiH), 28 September 2009

Sarajevo (BiH), 29 September 2009 As Europe faces the global effects of climate change and economic recession, its regions came together yesterday and today to invest in the best resource ... Read More

Annual Eurodyssey Forum: AER Regions Promoting Youth Employment in the Face of Recession

10 September, 2009 By Editor

Amiens, Picardie (F), 10 September 2009 Over two days, 120 representatives from regional, national and European institutions as well as the private sector gathered in Amiens, Picardie (F), for the ... Read More

Charlotte Kudé, first president of the YRN: A brief presentation

22 May, 2009 By Editor

Krzyżowa (PL), 22 May 2009. Aiming at “Shaping the future of Europe – on the eve of the parliamentary elections”, young members of theAssembly of European Regions’ (AER) Youth ... Read More

Second meeting of Youth Regional Network: A new structure and a president to start working for the future

22 May, 2009 By Editor

Second meeting of AER's Youth Regional Network: A new structure and a president to start working for the future Krzyżowa (PL), 22 May 2009

Krzyżowa (PL), 22 May 2009. The second meeting of Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Youth Regional Network (YRN) held in Krzyżowa, Lower Silesia region (PL) concluded today for the more ... Read More

Study links economic performance to Europe’s first Decentralisation Index

18 May, 2009 By Editor

An independent study commissioned by AER proves what regions have always known, that subsidiarity is a key to economic success Brussels, 18 May 2009 An independent study establishing the first ... Read More

AER hosts panel discussion of European political groups and regional politicians

5 May, 2009 By Editor

Regions’ cross-examination of EP leaders “long overdue” Strasbourg (F), 5 May 2009. The European Parliament’s political groups last night faced a “cross-examination” hosted by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), ... Read More

Quebec: AER signs a joint Declaration with the LOJIQ in favour of youth mobility

5 May, 2009 By Editor

Sabban Signs the Quebec Declaration Québec (CDN), 5 May 2009

An ambitious plan in favour of mobility and youth employment, regions are mobilising Québec (CDN), 5 May 2009 Michèle Sabban signs a joint Declaration with Alfred Pilon, chief executive officer and ... Read More

AER-UNDP conference: European regions and African territories strengthen co-operation on climate change

31 March, 2009 By Editor

AER-UNDP conference: European regions and African territories commit to strengthening co-operation on climate change Limoges, Limousin (F), 31 March 2009.

Limoges, Limousin (F), 31 March 2009. Decentralising and strengthening co-operation between the European regions and African territories can play a vital role in tackling climate change, a conference organised by ... Read More

AER commits to improving healthcare systems and calls upon other levels of government to follow suit

20 March, 2009 By Editor

Katovice, Slaskie (PL), 20 March 2009. “Despite the crisis, or maybe because of it, regional politicians must take responsibility and see to it that healthcare services are available for all ... Read More