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New EU Reform Treaty in Line with AER Position

26 June, 2007 By Editor

The outcome of the European Council held on 22-23 June is fully in line with the position taken by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), and presented to the German Presidency in February this year. The AER called on EU Member States to set up an Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) as soon as possible and to ... Read More

1st “Tales from Europe” night successfully launched in Brussels

28 June, 2007 By Editor

Brussels (B), 28 June 2007 Thirty European journalists and regional “storytellers” took part to first “Tales from Europe” night in Brussels, on the 27th June, at the “Office of the European Region”. Correspondents from major EU media (among them the Financial Times, Il Sole 24 Ore, Ansa, Zdf, Europolitique, ApCom) actively engaged in a discussion ... Read More

The AER ‘Summer Package’: Work & study opportunities for Young Europeans all over Europe

29 June, 2007 By Editor

The AER 'Summer Package' Work & study opportunities for Young Europeans all over the Continent

Young, active and very much engaged in Europe: this is the perfect profile for the “AER youngster”. Hundreds of them will be moving around the European continent this summer. As everyone knows, the summer months are the ones in which young people are on the lookout for study opportunities and work experience, following an intense ... Read More

AER Summer School 2007: European regions and Young citizens, together for sustainable development

31 August, 2007 By Editor

European regions and their Young citizens act together for sustainable development

Exeter, Devon (UK), 31 August 2007 The prospect of climate change is no longer mere speculation: as this summer’s events clearly demonstrate, flooding, forest fires, changes in temperatures and droughts affect many European regions. At the same time, fossils fuels are running out and renewable sources of energy are not yet sufficient to respond ... Read More

The Province of Istanbul hosts the AER: Over 80 Regions take a stand on decentralisation in Europe

7 September, 2007 By Editor

Instanbul (TR), 7 September 2007 Regional democracy in Turkey was given added momentum today when politicians from 40 European regions met with their Turkish counterparts. Examining how models of regional democracy from other European countries could be more relevant for Turkey, the regional politicians were able to exchange experiences and reinforce the message that ... Read More

AER starts European-Wide Training Academy for Regional Officers

10 September, 2007 By Editor

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) today launched the AER Training Academy. Regions across Europe (both within the EU and beyond) deal with similar matters, which are relevant to their citizens; these include economic development, infrastructure, tourism, energy, transport, social affairs, public health, culture, education and youth policies. Whilst these policy areas are taught in ... Read More

The AER meets high representatives from Tatarstan to foster relations and set up co-operation projects

21 September, 2007 By Editor

Kazan, Tatarstan-RUS, 21 September 2007 One day after the plenary meeting of the Committee ‘Economy and Regional Development’, representatives from European regions have gathered in Kazan, Tatarstan-RUS, for a Seminar on the development strategy in the Republic of Tatarstan, organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Tatarstan has put a clear focus on developing ... Read More

AER President Illy’s statements during his meeting with President Barroso

17 December, 2007 By Editor

Illy’s Meeting with Barroso on the Work Programme 2008 Brussels (B), 17 December 2007 The President of the AER/Assembly of European Regions and Friuli Venezia Giulia, Riccardo Illy, and the President of European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, met today in Berlaymont Palace, Bruxelles, for an “informal political exchange” (as defined in the community rooms). The ... Read More

UN – Regions partnership on climate change

28 October, 2008 By Editor

UNDP and UNEP have developed, with eight associations of Regions a global programme to promote low carbon neutral and climate change resilient territories entitled, “Towards Low Carbon and Climate Change Resilient Territories.” (see attached brochure presentation). This Programme is being carried out within the context of UNDP’s 2008 – 2011 Climate Change Strategy, which has ... Read More

INTERREG project “MORE4NRG” started in Norrbotten, AER project partner

26 November, 2008 By Editor

INTERREG project "MORE4NRG" started in Norrbotten (S), AER project partner

Luleå, Norrbotten (S), 26 November 2008 Project partners of the project MORE4NRG came together on 20-21 November for the kick-off meeting in Luleå, Norrbotten (S). MORE4NRG is one of 35 regional initiative projects that were approved from the 492 applications received under the first call INTERREG IVC. To reduce the effects of climate change 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 the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) heard today. Hosted in Limoges by the AER member region Limousin (F), ... Read More

Regions pursuing innovative energy solutions with another MORE4NRG seminar

7 May, 2009 By Editor

Valencia (E), 7 May 2009. Getting the right energy mix, moving on to higher energy efficiency and cutting down on energy consumption have been recognized by the European Union as the key measures to successful environmental management. In addition, the ambitious “3×20%” objective aims to shield Europe from potential energy breakdowns and to provide it ... Read More