Created in 1985, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the political voice of the regions and the key partner for the European and international institutions on every issue of regional competence.

The AER promotes subsidiarity and regional democracy and enables the regions to form the essential link between the European Union and the citizens.
It supports the diversity of the regions and translates this diversity into a strength.
The AER currently more than 250 member regions from 33 European countries and 13 interregional organisations. Michèle SABBAN, Vice-President of Ile-de-France (F), is the AER acting President.
The AER headquarters are in Strasbourg (F).

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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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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 2008

An overview of the AER’s key priorities for 2008 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.

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