The Assembly of European Regions (est.1985) is the largest independent network of regions in the wider Europe.

Bringing together over 270 regions from 33 countries and 16 interregional organisations, AER's mission is to:

- Promote the principle of subsidiarity and regional democracy;
- Increase the regions' political influence within the European institutions;
- Support the regions in the process of European enlargement and globalisation;
- Facilitate interregional cooperation across wider Europe and beyond.

AER's President is Michèle SABBAN, Vice-President of Ile-de-France(F).

AER's General Secretariat is based in Strasbourg (F). AER offices are also located in Brussels (B) and Alba Iulia (RO).

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Statutes 

This version was adopted by the Extraordinary General Assembly which met in Naples on 28th November 2002.

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An introduction to the leading network of regions in Europe

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the largest independent network of regional authorities in wider Europe.

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AER Strategy 2007-2012

Developped by the Task Force on restructuring, the priorities 2007-2012 have been adopted by the AER General Assemby on November 11, 2006. They are to be progressively implemented by the Secretariat.

Programme 2010

An overview of the AER's key priorities for 2010 and the main initiatives to be undertaken within the Committees and Programmes. Further details can be obtained from the work programmes of the Committees and the contact person indicated.