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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 ... Read More

AER Initiative on the Promotion of the MDGs Together for Development on ’07/07/07′

7 July, 2007 By Editor

Taking advantage of the “magical” date 7th July 2007 (07/07/07), the Assembly of European Regions (AER, aer.eu) has launched today a major initiative in favour of the so-called “Development Target”, ... Read More

Regional decentralisation means economic growth: AER and BAK Basel launch major survey

13 June, 2007 By Editor

Regions with greater powers have stronger economic growth: this theory is supported by a number of indicators, according to which strong regions in Europe develop better than the others. Wherever ... Read More

Environmentally Friendly Growth: European Regions show the Way Ahead

1 June, 2007 By Editor

Decoupling economic growth from its negative impact on the environment is possible: 71 representatives from thirty-six European Regions gathered today in Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg, DE), to discuss the latest technologies in ... Read More

‘No more EU red tape on regional Airports’, asks AER Secretary General Klaus Klipp in Eindhoven

10 May, 2007 By Editor

‘European regions do not want more EU regulation on regional airports, if not absolutely necessary. New directives in the EU legislative pipeline, such as the ‘Proposal for a Directive on ... Read More

Low noise Low-fare High impact Regional airports as factors for economic growth

13 December, 2006 By Editor

Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered over 50 stakeholders to discuss the importance of regional airports and the success factors for their development. These include the role of ... Read More

Riccardo Illy advocates for a common energy market

7 December, 2006 By Editor

Bussels (B), 7 December 2006 AER President Riccardo Illy spoke today at the Structured Dialogue of the Committee of the Regions, in presence of the President of the European Commission, ... Read More

The Assembly of European Regions 2006 vintage: Riccardo Illy re-elected AER President

9 November, 2006 By Editor

Mallorca, Balears Islands (E), 9 November 2006 Riccardo Illy, President of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy), was re-elected President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), for a second ... Read More

General Assembly 2006 in Palma de Mallorca: Think global, but act regional!

9 November, 2006 By Editor

The regions harness the benefits of globalisation Palma de Mallorca, Balears Islands (E), 9 November 2006 At the occasion of its General Assembly, bringing together over 140 regions from 27 ... 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

Ongoing Decentralisation in Turkey

21 September, 2006 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 21 September 2006 Since last year, the Presidents of the Turkish Provinces* have been elected by the Provincial Council, the members of which are directly elected by the ... Read More

The European Regions want to take part in the world wide movement in favour of sustainable energy!

2 March, 2006 By Editor

Wels, Oberösterreich (A), 2 March 2006 The World Sustainable Energy Days ended today on a positive note for the future of sustainable energy sources. The Assembly of European Regions ... Read More

The European regions call on MEPs to reach a compromise on the Services Directive

14 February, 2006 By Editor

The 255 member regions of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) call upon the European Parliament to reach a compromise on the Services Directive during its debate on Tuesday 14th ... Read More

General Assembly 2005 in Strasbourg

24 November, 2005 By Editor

President Barroso joins the European Regions in Urging Member State Governments to Adopt Financial Perspectives Strasbourg (F), 24 November 2005 750 political regional representatives from throughout Europe, as well ... Read More

Regions important factors for stability and economic growth

4 November, 2005 By Editor

Odessa (UA), 4 November 2005 About 200 presidents and political representatives of regions from all over Europe are today meeting in Odessa, under the auspices of the AER, to discuss ... Read More