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A huge “Yes” to electric vehicles! The AER evaluates the framework and conditions for their roll out

30 June, 2011 By Editor

Brussels (B), 30 June 2011. The ‘Energy and Climate Change’ working group of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met today to discuss both the opportunities and the challenges presented ... Read More

1st European Regions Energy Day: Energy subsidiarity on its way in Brussels

29 April, 2010 By Editor

Brussels (B), 29 April 2010 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), the Ministry of environment, nature protection and transport of the Land Baden-Württemberg (D) as well as GE Energy launched ... Read More

Regional airports call for “more support, less burden” in EU state aid guidelines

8 September, 2009 By Editor

AER's Conference on regional airports in 2009

Brussels (B), 8 September 2009 “Future revisions to EU guidelines on state aid for regional airports must not block economic development,” Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) secretary general Klaus ... Read More

Quebec: AER signs a joint Declaration with the LOJIQ in favour of youth mobility

5 May, 2009 By Editor

Sabban Signs the Quebec Declaration Québec (CDN), 5 May 2009

An ambitious plan in favour of mobility and youth employment, regions are mobilising Québec (CDN), 5 May 2009 Michèle Sabban signs a joint Declaration with Alfred Pilon, chief executive officer and ... Read More

AER / ELFAA / FARE Report: positive impact of Low Fares Airlines in European Regions

21 November, 2007 By Editor

A report released today on the ‘Social Benefits of Low Fares Airlines in Europe’ shows the enormous positive impact low fares airlines (LFAs) are having in regions across Europe. Jointly ... Read More

‘No more EU red tape on regional Airports’, asks AER Secretary General Klaus Klipp in Eindhoven

10 May, 2007 By Editor

‘European regions do not want more EU regulation on regional airports, if not absolutely necessary. New directives in the EU legislative pipeline, such as the ‘Proposal for a Directive on ... Read More

“Albergo Diffuso”: The New Regional Tourism Dimension goes Europe-wide with AER

22 March, 2007 By Editor

Illly at presentation albergo diffuso in amaro in 2007

Amaro, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 22 March 2007 AER President Riccardo Illy attended today the presentation -hosted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia region- of the project “Albergo Diffuso”, a new regional scheme ... Read More

Low noise Low-fare High impact Regional airports as factors for economic growth

13 December, 2006 By Editor

Today, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered over 50 stakeholders to discuss the importance of regional airports and the success factors for their development. These include the role of ... Read More

First comments of the Forum of European Regional Airports (FARE) and the AER on the Airport Guidelines

12 September, 2005 By Editor

First Comments on the Airport Guidelines issued on 6 Sep. 2005 by the EU Commission FARE and AER are seriously worried by the impact that the Guidelines* will have on ... 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

The AER calls upon the European Council to assess the impact of liberalization

14 December, 2004 By Editor

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

Before adopting the draft Services Directive The Assembly of European Regions (AER) appeals to the wisdom of the Heads of State and Governments when discussing the draft Directive on Services ... Read More

AER welcomes EU Neighbourhood Policy but criticises Commission’s aviation policies

10 May, 2004 By Editor

Structured dialogue with the EU Commission Strasbourg (F), 10 May 2004 The AER addressed today the following letter to the Irish Presidency of the European Union and to the National ... Read More

The European Union of 25: it’s up to us!

7 May, 2004 By Editor

Kralovehradecky (CZ), 7 May 2004 1st May 2004: the enlargement of the EU became a reality. The political Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), in order to ... 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