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Open letter to Mr. José Manuel Barroso – President of the European Commission

23 October, 2009 By Editor

Dear Mr Barroso, I am writing to you to express our grave concerns regarding your draft communication to the European Parliament and Council, dated 6 October 2009, which proposes ... 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

Findings unveiled of AER energy peer review in Republika Srpska

6 October, 2009 By Editor

Brussels (B), 6 October 2009 The findings of an Assembly of European Regions (AER) energy peer review conducted in the region of Republika Srpska (BiH) were unveiled today at a ... 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

Subsidiarity Coordinator (Closed)

16 June, 2009 By Editor

AER’s “Subsidiarity is a word” movement is recruiting a new leader to replace Subsidiarity Man, its unlikely suit-and-tie “superhero” Strasbourg (F)/ Brussels (B), 16th June 2009 In what is certain ... Read More

European Regions: a “Trump” in Tackling the Economic Crisis

15 May, 2009 By Editor

Fribourg (CH), 15 May 2009 Regional presidents from across wider Europe once again called on national governments to ensure that regions have the competences and budgets they need to effectively ... 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’s launch of the first Youth Regional Network in Europe

25 November, 2008 By Editor

AER Youth: “We want to shape our future!” Wiesbaden, Hessen (D), 25 November 2008 As young Europeans are increasingly affected by regional policies in areas such as education, employment, migration, ... Read More

Regions take aim to shatter Europe’s glass ceiling AER declaration calls for equal access to job market

19 September, 2008 By Editor

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana (E), 19 September 2008 Figures are still poor in relation to gender equality in Europe: although women’s success rates at school and university are higher than men’s, ... Read More

AER Summer School 2008: European regions supporting youth entrepreneurship

29 August, 2008 By Editor

We want young job creators, not job seekers! Östersund, Jämtland region (S), 29 August 2008 Although around half of Europe’s young people are interested in the idea of becoming entrepreneurs, ... Read More

Cultural tourism: The future of sustainable development within Europe’s regions

16 May, 2008 By Editor

Ustron, Silesia (PL), 16 May 2008 Gathering regional politicians and officers from across wider Europe, the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) Committee 3 today concluded three days of seminars and ... Read More

Political leaders of Europe’s regions meet in Frankfurt

9 March, 2008 By Editor

The Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions, the largest network of regions in the wider Europe, gathers in Frankfurt to discuss future EU budget and cohesion policy Frankfurt, Hessen ... Read More

AER / ELFAA / FARE Report: positive impact of Low Fares Airlines in European Regions

21 November, 2007 By Editor

A report released today on the ‘Social Benefits of Low Fares Airlines in Europe’ shows the enormous positive impact low fares airlines (LFAs) are having in regions across Europe. Jointly ... Read More

Eurodyssey sets sails for further widening and deepening

21 September, 2007 By Editor

Hunedoara (RO), 21September 2007 The Eurodyssey Annual Forum of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) took place for the first time in Romania, organised by the Hunedoara County Council. A ... Read More