This tag is for all posts relating to Regionalisation.

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

Illy: Hold on to the Vision of a United Europe! 60th Anniversary of Winston Churchill’s Zurich speech

18 September, 2006 By Editor

AER President Riccardo Illy speaks at the CoR Plenary in Rome

Strasbourg (F), 18 September 2006 ‘Because of the political crisis into which the European Union has fallen since the breakdown of the ratification process of the European Constitutional Treaty, citizens ... Read More

Making Europe crystal clear: AER proposes more transparency, less bureaucracy

31 August, 2006 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 31 August 2006 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomed the European Transparency Initiative in a letter to Commissioner Kallas. ‘The regions are legitimate levels of government which ... Read More

Regions should be the link between Europe and the Citizens for a better communication

16 June, 2006 By Editor

Sarajevo (BiH), 16 June 2006 The political Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met today in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to decide upon the AER’s position on ... Read More

Regions As the Bridge Between Europe and its Citizens

8 March, 2006 By Editor

During a meeting today with Commissioner Margot Wallström, AER-President Riccardo Illy presented concrete reccomendations for how to improve the link between citizens and the EU. ‘Regions are responsible for the ... Read More

Thematic dossier n°11 on Regions of Europe – Winter 2005

8 December, 2005 By Editor

Regions of Europe Table of contents: Editorial by Riccardo Illy, President Europe’s future lies in its regions Regionalisation gains ground in Europe The regional cause forges ahead in Europe Regions 2000: ... 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

‘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

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

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

Promoting the creation of a European framework for Cross-border Co-operation

14 February, 2005 By Editor

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

European Parliament and Regions work hand in hand Despite indicatations that Europe is becoming an ever-closer Union’, in some key areas European co-operation still faces a myriad of obstacles. Many ... 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

Liberalisation of Services of General Interest: Regions claim the reinforcement of the principle of subsidiarity

7 April, 2004 By Editor

Zürich (CH), 7 April 2004 “Member States, regions as well as municipalities must continue to define the provision of Services of General Interest and to determine their concrete application. ... Read More

European Parliament denies direct access of Regions to European Court

17 January, 2003 By Editor

The European Parliament at its Strasbourg -Plenary session on the January 14, 2003 adopted the Napolitano-report on the role of regional and local authorities in Europe. The report itself is ... Read More

Recent exchange of views between Brian Greenslade and Commissioner Michel Barnier

24 September, 2002 By Editor

Recent exchange of views between Brian Greenslade, President of AER Committee on Regional Policy, Leader of Devonshire, and Commissioner Michel Barnier

Brian Greenslade is President of AER Committee on Regional Policy and Leader of Devonshire. He met Commissioner Michel Barnier in Plymouth, on 20th September 2002, during a conference on the ... Read More