This tag is for all posts relating to Regionalisation.

The AER welcomes the Barroso Commission II and gives proposals for further cooperation

10 February, 2010 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 10 February 2010. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the new Barroso Commission, approved by the European Parliament. The new college of European Commissioners will shape European ... Read More

With Ireland Saying “Yes”, Regions Can Now Say “Yes, We Can!”

5 October, 2009 By Editor

Brussels-Capital’s team winner of the most creative competition for the regions’ young people Brussels (B), 19 May 2010

Ireland’s “yes” vote means that Europe’s regions can look forward to the extension of the subsidiarity principle Strasbourg (F), 5 October 2009 “The Irish ‘yes’ is not only a vote for ... Read More

Local government leaders gather in New York to meet UN Secretary General

21 September, 2009 By Editor

Raise awareness on their support to the Long Term Cooperative Action New York (USA), 21 September 2009 The delegation of local governments greeted on Monday by United Nations Secretary General ... Read More

From regional cooperation to macro-regions: Words find some meaning at AER political bureau

18 September, 2009 By Editor

Göteborg, Västra Götaland (S), 18 September 2009 As European ministers from the Baltic Sea countries convene in Stockholm, Sweden, to adopt a declaration to undertake the measures contained in the ... Read More

AER sets out what regions expect from the new Commission

17 September, 2009 By Editor

Göteborg (S), 17 September 2009 In the wake of José Manuel Barroso’s re-election as European Commission president, the political bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met yesterday ... Read More

Hübner in “Deep Water” at AER Summer School in Valencia

28 August, 2009 By Editor

Valencia (E), 28th August 2009 In her first speech as chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Committee for Regional Development, Danuta Hübner has said that water will be a “major priority” ... Read More

AER’s President Michèle Sabban pays homage to Adrien Zeller

25 August, 2009 By Editor

Strasbourg, 25 August 2009 We have just received the sad news of the death of Mr Adrien Zelller, president of the Alsace region of France. Mr Zeller was a great ... Read More

AER President Michèle Sabban calls for member regions to make their voices heard in Copenhagen

22 July, 2009 By Editor

Strasbourg, 22 July 2009 Mrs Sabban, President of the AER, calls for member regions to make their voices heard in the coming important meeting in Copenhagen, where large world governance guidelines ... Read More

European Regions: a “Trump” in Tackling the Economic Crisis

15 May, 2009 By Editor

Fribourg (CH), 15 May 2009 Regional presidents from across wider Europe once again called on national governments to ensure that regions have the competences and budgets they need to effectively ... Read More

AER hosts panel discussion of European political groups and regional politicians

5 May, 2009 By Editor

Regions’ cross-examination of EP leaders “long overdue” Strasbourg (F), 5 May 2009. The European Parliament’s political groups last night faced a “cross-examination” hosted by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), ... Read More

On the radio programme “Europe&U” AER’s Regional Reporters make their voices heard across Europe

4 May, 2009 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 4 May 2009 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), in partnership with the radio programme “Europe and you”, will from next week broadcast a series of reports featuring ... Read More

Taking the lead on demographic change, AER takes a new approach to old challenges

2 June, 2008 By Editor

AER Seminar in Demographic change in 2008 in Umea

Umeå, Västerbotten (S), 2 June 2008 What can European regions do to boost fertility rates? What should they be doing for elderly care? How can regions support active healthy ageing? And ... Read More

AER President Riccardo Illy launches study on Regional Policy 2014+

17 January, 2008 By Editor

AER study uncovers serious failings in European cohesion policy Strasbourg, 17 January 2008 Following years of participation in the European Commission’s development of cohesion policy, the establishment of its own ... Read More

Romanian Regions Gain Skills Necessary to Reap Benefits of EU Membership

30 November, 2007 By Editor

Iasi (RO), 30 November 2007 Almost one year after Romanian accession to the European Union, the county councils are keenly aware that it is the responsibility of local and regional ... Read More

AER European Citizens’ Forum in Romania One year of Romanian EU Membership: What’s Next?