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From Copenhagen to Cancun: Leaders from Regions, Federated States and Companies step in Bonn

3 June, 2010 By Editor

Sabban Speech After Copenaghen Before Mexico

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen (D), 2 June 2010 “Although they represent major challenges to our society, the conjunction of the economic crisis and the fight against climate change can be seen as opportunities, since they give us the occasion to rebuild upon healthy bases the whole system of production and consumption. I am in favour of establishing ... Read More

“REFER”: New Blog by the AER and GE Energy to promote discussion on European Energy Challenges

22 June, 2010 By Editor

Brussels (B), 22 June 2010 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and GE Energy today announced the launch of R.E.F.E.R. (Responsible Energy for European Regions), a blog aimed at facilitating thoughts and discussion on energy matters across all regions of Europe. Available at refer.blogactiv.eu, R.E.F.E.R. reports on the latest energy news, energy analysis and commentary ... Read More

AER tribute to David Kirk

17 August, 2010 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 17 August 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) today pays tribute to David Kirk who passed away suddenly this weekend. Considered “a tower of strength”, David Kirk was a staunch defender of the role of regional authorities in managing schools and maintaining high educational standards. Throughout his professional career, he understood that ... Read More

In Montreal, AER President calls for paradigm shift in the fight against climate change

16 September, 2010 By Editor

During a high-level meeting organized by the UNDP and R20 last Wednesday, the President of the Assembly of European Regions underlined the importance of public-private partnerships in the struggle against climate change and invited its partners to deliver an ‘action-tank’ Montreal, Quebec (CDN), 16 September 2010. Within the framework of the World Energy Congress held ... Read More

Official launch of the R20: Regions of the world take action

16 November, 2010 By Editor

By signing the Climate Action Charter in Davis, California, the AER President commits the Action Tank alongside the R20 California (USA), 16 November 2010. Just days after her reelection to the presidency of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), Michèle Sabban visited the 3rd Summit of Governors for Climate in order to sign on behalf of the ... Read More

2010 Activity Report

2 January, 2011 By Editor

“When we promote the principle of subsidiarity, we are working to make connections between the decision-making processes and areas of citizen participation. Whether we talk about energy policy or economic development, we show that it is possible to reconcile efficiency and dynamism with the requirement for democracy. The events that marked the year 2010 are ... Read More

AER tribute to Carlo Bernini

12 January, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Strasbourg (F), 12 January 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) pays tribute to Carlo Bernini who recently died after a long battle with illness. Carlo Bernini invested himself throughout his life to the cause of defending regionalism, and in the field of transport policy. At a young age, Mr. Bernini began his involvement with Italian local and ... 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 crisis Strasbourg (F), 13 January 2011. Michèle Sabban, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met this morning with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie ... Read More

Do it fast but do it smart!

1 February, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

European Energy Strategy 2020: AER members visit GE Smart Grid Centre and promote the role of regions in speeding up an energy efficient Europe. Bracknell (UK), 1 February 2011 To affirm its commitment to a low-carbon future on the eve of the EU Summit, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised together with its partner ... Read More

More financial efficiency, less bureaucracy!

2 February, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

AER survey on funding unveiled Brussels (B), 2 February 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), through its Working Group on European funding, presented today a survey of its members to which 23 regions from 14 countries responded. The study aims to better understand and provide concrete answers to the challenges facing regions in the ... Read More

Vojvodina in pole position to drive energy sustainability in the Balkans

9 February, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Novi Sad, Vojvodina (SRB), 9th February 2011 Yesterday the Assembly of European Regions’ peer review team presented a series of recommendations on how to improve the energy policy of the province of Vojvodina. Based on the observations made during an October 2010 audit, the report identifies the major strengths and challenges for the development of ... Read More

Boosting Entrepreneurship and Innovation…AER breaks new ground

25 March, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Østfold (N), 25 March 2011 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) strongly believes in the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation as key factors for future European knowledge economies and a stepping-stone to emerge out of the current economic and financial recession. AER organised a debate, attended by more than 100 participants, where entrepreneurship and innovation ... Read More

Cooperation between regions of the Black Sea will ensure territorial stability and prosperity

6 April, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Batumi, Ajara (GE), 6th April 2011 “It is important that we are gathered today as the EU is experiencing a turning point in its construction as it revises its strategies for 2020. The links that the EU weaves with its neighbours will be decisive for years to come, for example on questions regarding energy. The ... Read More

How do European Regions invest for green growth?

11 April, 2011 By Mathieu Mori

Regions find alternative methods of financing the essential energy programmes that are necessary to achieve the EU 2020 energy targets, a new AER survey on green growth shows. AER survey on green growth published! A new survey on green growth by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), presented today, highlights the importance of regional investment ... Read More

2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day

12 April, 2011 By Editor

Brussels (BE), 12 April 2011 Today marks the 2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day, a unique event of its kind in Brussels and a key date in the European energy calendar. This two-date event is co-organised by AER and GE Energy and represents an important step in the renewal of regional energy policies. Watch some interviews ... Read More