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Join Värmland in the way to innovation and become the next winner of the Regional Innovation Award

24 May, 2016 By Editor

The 2014 Regional Innovation Award (RIA) was awarded to Värmland County Council (SE) following the building of a hospital in Karlstad, which aimed at monitoring and assessing an environmentally conscious ... Read More

A more efficient implementation of environmental policies through the regions

20 May, 2016 By Editor

“It is useless to come with directives, regulations and strategies if they are not implemented“: Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, opened the meeting with the delegation led ... Read More

Why the Arctic matters

19 May, 2016 By Editor

On 23 June, the region of Nordland (NO) invites you to a keynote discussion on “Development in the high North: the Arctic” in the framework of the AER General Assembly ... Read More

Laurent of Belgium supports AER on environmental issues and sustainability

18 May, 2016 By Editor

AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and Laurent of Belgium made official their cooperation agreement on 17 May. The background of the collaboration is the growing environmental and climate challenges ... Read More

Press conference, AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli and Laurent of Belgium

18 May, 2016 By Elin Berglie

Follow Wielkopolska’s lead: become the next Regional Innovation Award winner

16 May, 2016 By Editor

The 2011 edition of the Regional Innovation prize was awarded in Ponta Delgada, Açores (P) on the 25 November 2011 to the project “Promoter of Innovation” presented by the region ... Read More

Regions delivering on the Paris Agreement: information webinar

15 May, 2016 By Editor

Invitation: webinar about the Compact of States and Regions As a critical part of the post-Paris agenda of action by Non-State Actors, AER invites all European regions to report to the ... Read More

Interreg Atlantic Area: 1st call for projects is open!

11 May, 2016 By Agnese Pantaloni

Interreg Atlantic Area just launched its 1st call for projects, which will be open until 31st May h 12.00 noon (GMT). This call supports transnational cooperation projects in 38 regions ... Read More

Europe Day: an occasion for celebration but also for reflection

9 May, 2016 By Mathieu Mori

Message from the President, Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli Citizens of Europe are in doubt. Doubt about the state and future of Europe, doubt about the capacity of Europe to make ... Read More

Join Västra Götaland in the ranks of top innovative regions

6 May, 2016 By Editor

In 2009, the region of Västra Götaland (SE) was awarded the AER Regional Innovation Award (RIA) for its project “Industrial Dynamics” which was regognised by the jury for stimulating innovation in the ... Read More

Getting the most out of the European Fund for Strategic Investments

25 April, 2016 By Mathieu Mori

AER met Friday 22 April with European Commission Vice President, Mr Jyrki Katainen, Commissioner for jobs, growth, investment and competitiveness. Lukas Mandl, member of the parliament of Niederösterreich (AT) and ... Read More

Photonics: the key to innovation for the European SMEs

22 April, 2016 By Editor

From 11-14 April, The County Council of Timis (RO) and the Assembly of European Regions hosted the Spring Plenary of the three AER Committees. Within the Plenary meeting of the Committee ... Read More

Self esteem key to combat school dropouts

25 March, 2016 By Johanna Pacevicius

Early school leaving (ESL), is a growing severe problem in Europe which has long-term effects on economic growth, societal developments and individuals. The future of Europe depends on young people’s ... Read More

New EU-backed loan facility under the Horizon 2020 programme

3 March, 2016 By Editor

SMEs in South-eastern Europe (from EU MS and Associated Countries) to benefit from €250 million in EU-guaranteed loan InnovFin SME Guarantee Facility, managed by the European Investment Fund (EIF), is, ... Read More

Together with AER, push for a better recognition of Rurality !

8 February, 2016 By Mathieu Mori

AER members represent the diversity of Europe. A bit more than 50% of our members are composed mainly of rural areas. A lot of focus is currently put on the ... Read More