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Outcome of the First AER Citizens’ Forum on the Future of Europe

16 May, 2006 By Editor

“Citizens speak up about their vision of Europe” Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar (H), 16 May 2006 Citizens believe that that the EU offers them many opportunities, but they need much clearer information ... Read More

The AER and Commissioner Hübner agree on opening a wide debate on the future of interregional cooperation

3 April, 2006 By Editor

‘Interregional cooperation is essential for the future of cohesion policy. We of course regret the discontinuation of the INTERREG label and the significant reduction in the support granted to ... Read More

Resolution from the AER Presidium

17 February, 2006 By Editor

Brussles (B), 17 February 2006 The members of the Presidium of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), meeting in Brussels on 17th February 2006 and having discussed the outcome of ... 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

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

Innovation in Europe Using the creative potential of the regions: General Meeting of the European Regions

12 October, 2005 By Editor

Strasbourg, 24th 25th November 2005 ‘The Regions’ initiatives are key ingredients of a winning Europe. However, the success of many regions – sometimes spectacular in terms of economic ... Read More

‘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

The AER celebrates its 20th anniversary

15 June, 2005 By Editor

15 June 1985 47 European regions and 9 interregional organisations met in Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium to seal the commun future of the European regions. Under the Presidency of Edgar ... Read More

The Assembly of European Regions urges the EU to respond to new challenges

31 May, 2005 By Editor

Sankt Gallen (CH), 31 May 2005 The Bureau of the AER met in Sankt Gallen (CH) today and urges the EU to respond to new challenges for the future of ... Read More

Scenario Europe 2010 – The AER launched its work on the White Paper on the role of the regions

29 April, 2005 By Editor

Dubrovnik (HR), 29 Aprile 2005 ‘EU enlargement and globalisation have created new opportunities and challenges for the European regions. The Constitutional Treaty currently in the process of being ratified in ... Read More

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

22 March, 2005 By Editor

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

The European Constitution: “Your Question Answered”

15 March, 2005 By Editor

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has published a guide “The European Constitution: Your Questions Answered” which aims at increasing awareness and understanding of the Constitutional Treaty and its implications ... Read More

The EU needs a new vision

3 March, 2005 By Editor

‘After the internal market, the Euro, enlargement and the Constitutional Treaty, the EU lacks a clear vision for its future” said Riccardo Illy, President of the Assembly of European Regions ... 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