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General Assembly 2008 in Tampere adopts the “Tampere Declaration on Migration and Integration”

14 November, 2008 By Editor

European regions commit to mutual understanding and respect Tampere (FIN), 14th November 2008 Regional politicians from across the wider Europe agreed today that the rewards of welcoming new migrants “far ... Read More

Michèle Sabban elected AER President

13 November, 2008 By Editor

Tampere (FIN), 13 November 2008. Michèle Sabban, Vice-President of the Ile-de-France region (F), was today elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the largest independent network of regional ... 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

Michèle Sabban appointed Acting President of Assembly of European Regions

24 April, 2008 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 24 April 2008 Ile-de-France (F) Vice-President Michèle Sabban was this week appointed Acting President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). She will be Acting President until AER’s ... Read More

Launch of the AER Observatory on Migrant Women

12 October, 2007 By Editor

“The AER Observatory on Migrant Women is born” announced Michèle Sabban, Vice-President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and of the Region Ile-de-France (F), at the Conference on Equal ... Read More

Regions launch two major Initiatives on integrating Ethnic Minorities and supporting Migrant Women

25 April, 2007 By Editor

European Year of Equal Opportunities Strasbourg (F), 25 April 2007 “European Regions want the EU to do more in the field of anti-discrimination”: Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the Assembly ... Read More

Press Invitation Combating Discrimination in Europe: Regions and MEPs speak out

20 April, 2007 By Editor

On the occasion of the launch of the anti-discrimination truck tour in Strasbourg, which is due to leave the Alsatian capital on Wednesday 25th April, European regions and MEPs team ... Read More

European Year of Equal Opportunities: Regions set the example on integrating Ethnic Minorities

30 March, 2007 By Editor

Pécs, Baranya (H), 30 March 2007 Meeting in Pécs, Baranya-H at the occasion of a seminar organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), 38 regions from 14 European countries ... Read More

Thematic dossier n°15 on Equal opportunities – Spring 2007

8 March, 2007 By Editor

Equal opportunities Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, AER Vice President Vice President of the Region Ile de France-F Equal opportunities – might is not right Equal treatment of the disabled: combating prejudice Gender ... Read More

Disabilities open up a whole new perspective on regional societies

29 September, 2006 By Editor

Timis (ROM), 29 September 2006 ‘Disabilities are a wealth for the regions and should be viewed as an opportunity, rather than a difficulty’ affirmed Constantin Ostaficiuc, President of Timis County ... Read More

The European Regions adopt their political strategy for gender equality

9 March, 2006 By Editor

Kiruna (FIN), 9 March 2006 In the context of International Women’s Day, the European regions have confirmed their commitment to the promotion of gender equality and have adopted today the ... Read More

The European Social Model must be grounded in diversity, the AER stated

13 October, 2005 By Editor

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant (NL), 13 October 2005 ‘The European Social Model cannot be defined as a single model, which can apply in the same way to all European regions and states. ... Read More

General Assembly 2004 in Vienna: Dr. R. Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, elected President of the AER

25 November, 2004 By Editor

Dr. Riccardo Illy, President of Friuli Venezia Giulia, elected President of the Assembly of European Regions in 2004

Vienna (A), 25 November 2004 The Assembly of European Regions unanimously elected Dr. Riccardo Illy, President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy), as its new President for a two years mandate, during ... Read More

Barcelona Conference: The future of Europe depends on gender equality

26 October, 2002 By Editor

Barcelona, Catalunya (E), 26 October 2002 The conference organised in Barcelona by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Institut Català de la Dona on 25th and 26th ... Read More

Conference Women’s role in the economic and political scene in Europe

17 October, 2002 By Editor

AER “equal opportunities for men and women” The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Institut Català de la Dona are organising a Conference under the heading “Women in ... Read More