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‘Europe is on standby- we must adopt the budget now’ the AER warns the European Union

5 October, 2005 By Editor

Poznan, Wielkopolska (PL), 5 October 2005 To give Europe a chance to overcome its difficulties, the European Union has to adopt the budget 2007-2013 as soon as possible.’ This ... Read More

Consultation towards AER reactions on state aid and on cohesion policy

2 August, 2005 By Editor

New! Consultation on the European Commission’s State aid Action plan and on the Community Strategic guidelines for cohesion, growth and jobs The European Commission presented on 6 July a Communication ... Read More

Recognising the vital role of the regions: a crucial stake for Europe

19 May, 2005 By Editor

Wroclaw (PL), 19 May 2005 ‘European economic growth, which has been dynamic for the past ten years, will be in danger, if the Constitutional Treaty is not ratified,’ warned Riccardo ... Read More

Promoting Sustainable Development: Learning From Regions’ Experience

10 May, 2005 By Editor

Azores (P), 10 May 2005 “The regions of Europe have to take up the new challenges of a rapidly changing European and global context. Growth and competitiveness depend on ... Read More

Regions of Europe back the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy

9 May, 2005 By Editor

Ponta Dalgada, Açores (P), 9 May 2005 ‘The ambitious objectives of the Lisbon Strategy will only be reached through coherent European policies and the EU budget adapted to the challenges ... Read More

Bolkestein Directive – the AER welcomes the European Council’s decision

22 March, 2005 By Editor

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

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the European Council’s decision on the Directive on Services (Bolkestein Directive). The AER has insisted that the Bolkestein Directive must be revised to ... Read More

Thematic dossier n°8 on Regions, the driving force for development – Spring 2005

8 March, 2005 By Editor

Regions, the driving force for development Table of contents: Editorial by Riccardo Illy, President Innovation, SME networking and cooperation are key to regional competitiveness Working together for a better future When revitalisation ... Read More

We need exemption of small airports from EU Guidelines

2 March, 2005 By Editor

Riccardo Illy, President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), meeting today with the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, welcomed the new EU guidelines on aviation and ... Read More

Competitiveness, growth and cohesion: the EU must fund its ambitions

9 February, 2005 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 9 February 2005 The Presidency of the AER met in Strasbourg today and expressed its deep concern about the future of cohesion policy in the new Europe. While ... Read More

Services of General interest in a New Europe Reinforcing the scope for action by the regions

26 November, 2004 By Editor

Vienna (A), 26 November 2004 The members of the Assembly of European Regions, meeting in Vienna on 25th and 26th November 2004 welcomed the signing of the European Constitution as a clear ... Read More

Future of cross-border cooperation in the enlarged Europe

3 May, 2004 By Editor

European Parliament and Regions work hand in hand to promote the creation of a European framework for Cross-border Co-operation

1 May 2004: European citizens build a new Europe The entry of 10 new countries into the European Union (EU) is the result of many years of work. At the ... Read More

Conclusions of AER-Hearing in Barcelona: 2004 New strategic alliance

23 April, 2004 By Editor

2004 New strategic alliance: Low-fare carriers, regions and regional airports oppose strict EU guidelines - Conclusions of AER-Hearing in Barcelona

Low-fare carriers, regions and regional airports oppose strict EU guidelines Strasbourg (F), 23 April 2004 Wide support for a new strategic alliance between ELFAA (the European Low Fares Airline Association), ... Read More

AER asks the European Transport Council to address the issue of regional airports and low-cost carriers

12 February, 2004 By Editor

EU ruling on the Ryanair/Charleroi Airport case Brussels, 12 February 2004 The regional representatives, meeting in Brussels today in the aftermath of the Commission’s Ryanair/Charleroi decision, have agreed on the ... Read More

Sustainable Quality Tourism: Involvement of the European regions

12 June, 2003 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 12 June 2003 “Regions and Tourism: new strategies for sustainable quality tourism” will be the theme of the seminar organised by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) ... 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