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22 December 2006 - Don't count on Father Christmas to put the Constitution under the christmas tree!
The European Council, which met on December 14-15, 2006, did not bring along the Constitution in its basket full of goodies for the European Union -
18 December 2006 - Die Espresso-Therapy - In Triest experimentiert der Landesfürst und Kaffee-unternehmer Riccardo Illy mit politischen Mischungen
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14 December 2006 - Low noise Low-fare High impact
Regional airports as factors for economic growth
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. -
12 December 2006 - New thematic dossier of the AER: Think global - act regional
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07 December 2006 - Energy at the service of regional economic development: It's a win-win situation
Over 300 persons met today in Brussels at the Round Table on Energy Efficiency for Regional Economic Development, jointly organised by the European Federation of Regional -
07 December 2006 - Riccardo Illy advocates for a common energy market
AER President Riccardo Illy spoke today at the Structured Dialogue of the Committee of the Regions, in presence of the President of the European Commission, Mr Barroso. -
10 November 2006 - Think global, but act regional! The regions harness the benefits of globalisation
At the occasion of its General Assembly, bringing together over 140 regions from 27 European countries, the AER deconstructed the myths surrounding globalisation and adopted its final declaration on how to harness the opportunities of a globalised... -
09 November 2006 - The Assembly of European Regions elects its Committee Presidents
The new Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) elected this morning the Committee Presidents:... -
09 November 2006 - The Assembly of European Regions 2006 vintage: Riccardo Illy re-elected AER President
Riccardo Illy, President of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy), was re-elected President of the AER, for a second two-year mandate. In his speech after re-election, President Illy declared "Since the beginning of my first mandate two years ago, I gave myself the task to bring a new impulse to... -
06 November 2006 - European Award for Innovative Regions
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20 October 2006 - Final declaration on interregional co-operation
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20 October 2006 - The AER meets its regions: Samara illustrates the benefits of cooperation
"When people heard we were holding our Bureau meeting in Samara, Russia, some asked us: why is the Assembly of European Regions going so far?" smiled Riccardo Illy, President of the AER and President of the region Friuli Venezia Giulia-I. "Our answer is simple. This is the role of the AER... -
19 October 2006 - Regioni Europa : Illy, l'ARE guarda a Russia e Mediterraneo
- L'ARE, presieduta da Riccardo Illy, continua a guardare con attenzione al Centro-Est Europa e trova nella Regione di Samara, una delle realtà regionali russe più sviluppate (situata... -
16 October 2006 - The Assembly of European Regions launches an International Solidarity Network
Dijon. The AER "International Solidarity Network" was launched today in Dijon Bourgogne-F by the 'Regional Partnership' Working Group of the AER, in the presence of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Chaired... -
16 October 2006 - AER Regions Support Economic Development in Southeast Europe
Trieste. The best people to help a region to enhance its economic performance are not consultants, or representatives of European institutions, but rather officers and politicians from other European regions. One of the key strengths of the Assembly... -
05 October 2006 - AER Energy newsletter
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03 October 2006 - Truly European - Quadriga Prize for Riccardo Illy
Riccardo Illy, President of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia and President of the Assembly of European Regions was awarded in Berlin, on the Day of German Reunification, the Quadriga Prize for being truly European... -
03 October 2006 - European Energy Policy: The answer of the Regions
Today, the Committee on Regional Policies of the AER officially published its response to the European Commission's Green Paper on Energy. European citizens and enterprises will have great difficulties in being supplied with enough energy. The Green Paper... -
02 October 2006 - Plenary session of the Regional policy Committee - Final Declaration
Interregional cooperation is a valuable tool for the Regions to open up to innovative ways of thinking, responding to problems and approaching policy issues. European integration is an endless learning process and needs a strong cooperation scheme involving all sectors of society, including... - -
29 September 2006 - Disabilities open up a whole new perspective on regional societies
Timis (RO). Disabilities are a wealth for the regions and should be viewed as an opportunity, rather than a difficulty affirmed Constantin Ostaficiuc, President of Timis County Council (RO), and future President of the Health and Social Affairs Committee of the AER. Formulating policies for... -
29 September 2006 - Territorial co-operation:
Making Europe tangible and relevant for all of us
The European framework for interregional co-operation is undergoing significant change. The European regions need to consider what affect this will have upon their future opportunities to work together. This was the task of the AER... -
21 September 2006 - Interregional cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
During the Plenary Session of the AER Committee on Culture, Education, Youth & Media, the AER member regions discussed and decided on a wide variety of issues, including new concepts for media and education, the latest legislative developments in the field of culture and education... -
21 September 2006 - The Açores elected Chair of the Eurodyssey Programme for Young People
The Region of Açores-Portugal has been elected by the participants of the Eurodyssey Annual Forum to chair this Programme of the Assembly of European Regions for the period 2007-2008. Set up in 1985, Eurodyssey offers young people between the ages of... -
21 September 2006 - AER Highlights Best Practice in Regional Interest Representation - Discover how regions lobby in Brussels
Effective lobbying is about understanding European political processes, developing contacts within the European institutions, building networks with other stakeholders and being able to supply knowledge and... -
21 September 2006 - Ongoing Decentralisation in Turkey
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 citizens. But this institutional reform in Turkey is only one step in an ongoing... -
18 September 2006 - Illy: Hold on to the Vision of a United Europe!
60th Anniversary of Winston Churchill's Zurich speech
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 of Europe need a clear sign from politics. We want and we need the European Union for peace, security and prosperity. We do not need less Europe... -
15 September 2006 - Regional Quality Labels can make your mouth water, or how to promote rural areas' economic development
"We are convinced that labels are an excellent promotion tool for the regions and their local producers, particularly in rural or isolated zones. Labels represent not only the quality of a product but also the personality of a region," stated Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the AER... -
31 August 2006 - Making Europe crystal clear: AER proposes more transparency, less bureaucracy
The AER welcomed the European Transparency Initiative in a letter to Commissioner Kallas. The regions are legitimate levels of government which apply ... -
28 August 2006 - Regions and their Young Citizens Work Hand-in-Hand for European Integration
The European project cannot be constructed by politicians and treaties alone; its success depends upon the involvement of citizens and the organisation of concrete initiatives in our regions. This is the main idea behind the AER Summer School and Youth Summer School, organised in Maramures, -
21 August 2006 - The Role of Bordering Regions in the Process of European Integration - Novi Sad (Serbia) - 1-2 September
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07 July 2006 - Next Bureau Meeting
We hereby wish to inform you that the next Bureau Meeting will be held in Samara (RUS). Given the flight schedule, the Bureau will start on October 19th in the afternoon and continue on Friday, October 20th (until the beginning of the afternoon)... -
03 July 2006 - Ask for your new intranet access!
The AER website and intranet have been redesigned and offer new opportunities for members to exchange information and publicise their regions and its activities. Please, note that important changes have occurred on the Intranet: it is important that you read this information note before looking for... -
26 June 2006 - Commissioner Figel assures AER of preservation of cultural and educational standards under the Lisbon strategy
The 4th structured dialogue meeting held in Brussels on 20th June with Commissioner Jan Figel on "The European Policy of Education and Culture: its contribution to the success of the Lisbon Strategy the role of regions and cities has been for the AER again an opportunity to underline the necessity of... -
22 June 2006 - A presentation of Turkey on CD
There will be made up "CD for Presentation of Turkey" to be distributed in the regions that constitute Assembly of European Regions... -
16 June 2006 - Regions should be the link between Europe and the Citizens for a better communication
The political Bureau of the ARE met today in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to decide upon the AERs position on the European Commissions Plan D and its Communication Strategy. We, as Presidents of the Regions, are... -
15 June 2006 - Regioni europa: Favorire adesionea UE paesi sud-est europeo
L'ARE conferma oggi a Sarajevo la sua volontà ed il suo impegno volto ad accelerare, nell'ambito del suo ruolo e delle sue prerogative, l'adesione all'Unione europea di tutti i Paesi del Sud-Est Europa e, tra questi, della Bosnia e Erzegovina... -
09 June 2006 - Creation of a network of the Spokespersons of the Regions of Europe
The AER united today in Paris the Spokespersons of its member Regions to create the network of Spokespersons of the European Regions' Presidents. The objectives of the initiative are a better recognition of regional issues at European level and a more transparent and understandable communication on... -
10 June 2006 - Regions get a Health check-up: E-health is the future
The AER, in cooperation with the County Council of Norrbotten (S), organised today an international conference entitled E-health: around the clock care for everyone, everywhere. Bringing together over 100 politicians, officers and Information Technologies (IT) experts from Swedish, Dutch, Romanian, French... -
08 June 2006 - Friuli Venezia Giulia ed Alsazia poli competitivi per l'Europa
E' chiaro il messaggio lanciato oggi a Trieste dai presidenti delle Regioni Friuli Venezia Giulia ed Alsazia, Adrien Zeller: se è giusto che le attività di ricerca restino incardinate a livello nazionale, le politiche di innovazione sembrano oggi più proprie delle realtà regionali... -
07 April 2006 - The Vienna conference on co-existence pays lip service to freedom of choice'
The Freedom of Choice conference on co-existence, organised by the European Commission and the Austrian Presidency of the EU, has not born fruit, to the regret of the AER. Following our meeting at the end of March with European Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel... -
02 June 2006 - 'Education or Training? The Lisbon process and the European soul'
Education or Training? The Lisbon process and the European soul was the title of the speech Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner (Lower Austria), President of the Assembly of European Regions' Committee on Culture, Education & Training, Media & Information Technology, Youth and Sport, held on 25 May... -
02 June 2006 - The Valencian Region: an example of successful and efficient management of environmental projects and sustainable development
The AER acknowledges the efforts being made by the Valencian Region in terms of sustainable development. The promotion in the development and application of clean renewable energies has gained the approval from the Assembly, which represents more than 250... -
22 May 2006 - New thematic dossier of the Assembly of European Regions: e-Health
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19 May 2006 - 45 Regions show the way to achieve both
regional and European competitiveness
At a time when the European Institutions ask the regions to participate in the process of European competitiveness, the AER made today its contribution to increase regional economic development. "We, the Regions, can contribute to a better future for Europe and its citizens... -
17 May 2006 - "Citizens speak up about their vision of Europe"
Outcome of the First AER Citizens' Forum on the Future of Europe
citizens believe that that the EU offers them many opportunities, but they need much clearer information from the European institutions if they are to really be able to access and take advantage of these possibilities. This was the clear message that came from participants in the first Citizens' Forum on the Future of Europe... -
11 May 2006 - General Assembly of the AER
The Government of the Illes Balears-E and the AER announced today at a press conference that the next General Assembly of the AER will take place on 9th and 10th November 2006 in Palma de Mallorca... -
21 April 2006 - Interregional cooperation for competitiveness and innovation
Two weeks ago, the AER stressed in a meeting with Commissioner Hübner the importance of interregional cooperation. This week on 19, 20 and 21 April the AER took in Valencia another important step to support and promote interregional cooperation. At the AER Centurio conference,... -
20 April 2006 - The future of energy lies in the Regions
The Energy Group of the AER gathered today Regions, Research Institutes and Industry, to share know-how on energy. Setting up interregional projects is their answer to the crucial problem of energy in the future... -
19 April 2006 - The first interregional portal for quality tourism is born!
AER officially launches today its web portal for sustainable quality tourism. We are very pleased to be in the Comunitat Valenciana, one of the 13 leader regions* in this initiative stated Thomas Carlsson, Tourism Manager of the County Council of Västerbotten-S and Chairman... -
04 April 2006 - The Alsace Region:
An example of efficient and successful decentralisation of structural funds management
Despite, or rather due to our concerns over the future of cohesion policy and the difficulties in managing the structural funds, we are determined to use our experience and know-how to Europes advantage. This is the constructive spirit in which Adrien Zeller, Vice-President of the... -
04 April 2006 - The AER and Commissioner Hübner agree
on opening a wide debate on the future of interregional cooperation
Interregional cooperation is essential for the future of cohesion policy. We of course regret the discontinuation of the INTERREG label and the significant reduction in the support granted to interregional... -
30 March 2006 - Political priorities of the AER available in several languages
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28 March 2006 - How to improve health and social services in the Regions?
The private sector can be a partner in public life
"Our goal today is to find innovative solutions that create efficient health and social services at the regional level" stated Stig-Erik Westmark, President of the Committee for Social Cohesion, Social Services and Public Health of the AER... -
24 March 2006 - 'Let's finally adopt common European rules on coexistence' the Regions ask
Regions and their farmers need to have a choice whether they want to grow GMO crops or not. This is why, during the meeting with Commissioner FISCHER BOEL, the AER called once again for the adoption of European... -
10 March 2006 - The European Regions adopt their political strategy for gender equality
In the context of International Womens Day, the European regions have confirmed their commitment to the promotion of gender equality and have adopted today the Kiruna Declaration*, which defines their political priorities... -
09 March 2006 - Regions As the Bridge Between Europe and its Citizens
During a meeting today with Commissioner Margot Wallström, AER-President Riccardo Illy presented 22 concrete recommendations for how to improve the link between citizens and the EU (see list attached)... -
03 March 2006 - AER brochure is available now in 9 languages
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03 March 2006 - The European Regions can - and have to - take part in the world wide movement in favour of sustainable energy!
The World Sustainable Energy Days ended today on a positive note for the future of sustainable energy sources. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) was partner of this summit... -
17 February 2006 - Resolution from the AER Presidium
The members of the AER Presidium, meeting in Brussels and having discussed the outcome of the vote in the European Parliament on the proposed Directive on services in the internal market, have adopted the following resolution... -
14 February 2006 - The European regions call on MEPs to reach a compromise on the Services Directive
The 255 member regions of the AER call upon the European Parliament to reach a compromise on the Services Directive during its debate on Tuesday 14th February 2006... -
27 January 2006 - Village+ Sustainable Development European Label:
and the winner is ... the County of Lake Tisza
Today, the AER will award the first Village+ Sustainable Development European Label...
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