Call for applications and sessions! From 19 to 25 June 2017, the EU Sustainable Energy Week is taking place in Brussels for its 12th edition. It is supported by a series of side events across Europe throughout May and June. The Assembly of European Regions would like to recommend this event and invite members to participate and get involved in such stimulating … [Read more...]
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AER Letter of Condolences to the Government and People of Belgium
After the tragic events that occurred in Brussels, the AER President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli has addressed a letter to Mr Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Belgium. In this letter she conveys the condolences to the families of the victims and to the Belgium people and underlines, sadly once again, that it is important for Europeans to stand strong for the values they believe … [Read more...]
“On y va – auf geht’s – let’s go!” is open for applicants
The ideas competition "On y va – auf geht's – let's go!" aims to support active citizenship in Europe and projects which benefit the community. The award is a recognition of this involvement, but at the same time it is a way to encourage the project initiators to develop and expand their activities with partners from other European countries. It is a Robert Bosch Stiftung … [Read more...]
Visualizing Energy 2016: getting involved!
Revolve Media, a communications agency fostering cultures of sustainability, is launching its annual exhibition on the energy transition, within the EU Sustainable Energy Week (13-17 June 2016). From the capital of Europe to regional and European integration to the EU Energy Union, Revolve’s annual Visualizing Energy photo exhibition showcases the projects that are leading … [Read more...]
“In the Bank for Entrepreneurs, you see dreams become a reality.”
Discover what soulutions the AER partner BNP Paribas Fortis has to offer to entrepreneurs. + Learn more about entrepreneurs in Belgium Find here the interview of Raf Spinoy, Director of the BNP Paribas Fortis Bank for Entrepreneurs (edit this) … [Read more...]
Visit the Province of Gelderland (NL)
AER and its partner UNICAP Television are proud to present the second episode of our very own TV series "European Regions" highlighting the Dutch Province of Gelderland. Discover the beauties of the largest of the 12 provinces in the Netherlands in this short movie focusing on Gelderland's heritage, culture, economy, and tourism assets. Interested in promoting your region via … [Read more...]
Enjoy the summer with Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines makes you fly this summer! The members and partners of the Assembly of European Regions are entitled to a 10% discount on their flights: all you have to do is to access the webpage, log in and book your travel with the widget. Don’t miss this opportunity, to combine with another discount in one of the 3500 ACCOR hotels worlwide! … [Read more...]
Dubrovnik welcomes Brussels Airlines!
Brussels Airlines, a member of the AER Business Community is offering a new route to the AER member region of Dubrovnik from this summer! This route will be connecting Brussels and Dubrovnik in an under 2,5 hour flight. Dubrovnik, located in the south of Croatia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. This is a great occasion to discover a beautiful region and the … [Read more...]
Presenting the County of Karlovac (HR)
Karlovac County is located in central Croatia. It is the traffic link between continental and coastal Croatia and also the hub of modern highway connecting Central Europe to the Adriatic Sea. On the West it boards with the Republic of Slovenia and on the East with Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It combines a number of natural beauties: mountain peaks Kapele on south, … [Read more...]
European Capital of Culture 2015: Welcome to Mons (Wallonia-BE)
Since 2002, Mons has been the cultural capital of Wallonia (BE). A city with a stunning amount of historical and cultural heritage, Mons will write a new chapter of its history on 24 January 2015 by becoming European Capital of Culture. The event will start with a ceremony that already promises to be spectacular, with phosphorescent dragons, aerial acrobatics and many … [Read more...]
Discover the Regions 4 Green Growth project in video!
The Regions4GreenGrowth INTERREG IVC project is an initiative of 13 EU regions with high sustainable energy ambitions that are committed to identifying, exchanging and transferring effective regional policy instruments and mechanisms to improve access to finance for sustainable energy projects and speed up investments. The project kicked off in early 2012 and can already boast … [Read more...]
AER meets the European Press Clubs
On 18-19 April 2013, the AER Press and Communications team attended in Brussels the annual congress and general assembly of the European Federation of Press Clubs. On that occasion the Brussels Press Club started its one-year presidency of the Federation. New applicant members were welcomed: Kiev, Jerusalem, Lille and The Hague. This event was a lobbying opportunity for AER … [Read more...]
AER promotes Albania region of Lezhe in Brussels
On 21 and 22 of March 2013 AER organised together with the region of Lezhe from Albania the "Lezhe Days in Brussels" with the aim of promoting the region among Brussels representatives and of finding good partners and contacts to get assistance in setting up a regional development agency in Lezhe. For this purpose, the chairman of Lezhe regional council Pashk Gjoni, together … [Read more...]
AER and Hungarian counties meet Johannes HAHN
On 13th February 2013, Dr. Roland MENGYI, President of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Government and Co-President of the Hungarian National Association of County Governments (MÖOSZ) met, together with AER President Michèle SABBAN, the European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes HAHN. The meeting, initiated by Mr. MENGYI and set up by AER, focused on the new organisation of … [Read more...]
AER assists Dnipropetrovsk (UA) in European Parliament’s hearing
On 30 January 2013, AER contributed to the organisation of a hearing in the European Parliament on the characteristics and priorities of the Dnipropetrovsk region (UA), which was presided over by MEPs Gabrielle Zimmer (DE), Miroslav RANSDORF (CZ) and Jaromir KOHLICEK (CZ). From the Ukrainian side, Vice-Prime Minister Olexandr VILKUL introduced the hearing giving an overview on … [Read more...]