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Co-financed by the European Union within the programme Europe for Citizens 2007-2013

LAssemble des Rgions dEurope (ARE) est le plus large rseau indpendant de rgions dans la grande Europe. Forte de 270 rgions issues de 34 pays et 16 organisations interrgionales, lARE est la voix politique de ses membres et un forum pour la coopration interrgionale. 70% de ses membres appartiennent lUE, et 30% proviennent dautres pays europens.

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One Organization, three pillars:

Influence
AER is the bridge between its member regions and

LARE, action tank des rgions dEurope

LAssemble des Rgions dEurope (ARE) prouve que les rgions sont lavant-garde de lEurope. L o les Etats persistent voir des frontires naturelles, culturelles, politiques, les rgions btissent des ponts, conscientes que partout dans la grande Europe, les enjeux de la dmocratie locale sont les mmes. Nous avons loccasion de le constater chaque fois que nous nous runissons, les effets de la crise sont partout durables, et ils invitent les lus et les citoyens concevoir ensemble de nouveaux modes de production, de consommation et dchange. Comptitivit et attractivit sont aujourdhui les piliers de la croissance des territoires, et cest par le dveloppement de ples de comptitivit vocation exportatrice et une nouvelle conomie de la consommation que les rgions peuvent favoriser la sortie de rcession. Les crises politiques qui clatent sur la rive sud de la Mditerrane nous rappellent au demeurant combien la participation des citoyens est essentielle tous les processus de dveloppement conomique. 2011 marque un tournant, en Europe comme dans le reste du monde, et lARE entend contribuer aux dbats comme aux volutions en cours. Forte de son rle dans ce paysage en rapide recomposition, lARE ne se contente plus de proposer des solutions, ou dinterpeller les institutions europennes. Elle construit ellemme les rponses aux grands problmes de notre temps. En Europe, elle renforce son expertise auprs de ses membres et ses partenariats avec la Commission europenne, le Parlement europen et le Conseil de lEurope. Elle veille ce que les grandes orientations budgtaires et politiques europennes des prochaines annes, dans le sillage de la stratgie Europe 2020, soient efficaces autant ququitables. Elle sassocie des acteurs avec qui il est essentiel que les territoires sallient pour construire les nouveaux modles de croissance, tels que les industriels engags dans la course linnovation. Dans le monde, elle participe de plein pied la mobilisation des gouvernements infra-nationaux dans la lutte contre le changement climatique. Sa prsence au sein du R20 donnera aux rgions un nouvel instrument pour mener leurs projets de coopration dcentralise, et sinscrit dans cette logique daction. La crise exige certes concertation et rflexion, mais elle appelle surtout des dcisions et des actes. Aprs une priode de prolifration des think tanks, nous entrons dans lre des actions tanks.

Une organisation, trois piliers :

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LARE est la passerelle entre ses rgions membres et les dcideurs politiques europens. Les contacts directs et rguliers quelle entretient avec eux lui permettent dinfluencer lensemble des politiques europennes et dy intgrer les demandes de ses membres.

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is proving that regions are the vanguard of Europe. Where states continue to see cultural, political and natural boundaries, regions are building bridges, well aware that throughout greater Europe, issues of local democracy are the same. We note each time we meet that the effects of the crisis are wide spread and will be long term. However, they invite elected officials and citizens to develop whole new modes of production, consumption and exchange. Attractiveness and competitiveness are now the pillars of territorial growth, and by developing export-oriented clusters and a new consumer economy we can lift Europe from the recession. The political crises erupting on the southern shores of the Mediterranean reminds us how residing citizen participation is essential in all processes of economic development. 2011 marks a turning point not only in Europe but also for the rest of the world, and AER intends to contribute to debates as the situation develops. With its growing role in this rapidly reshaping landscape, AER is no longer content to offer solutions, or to challenge the European institutions. It strives to answer the major problems of our time and strengthen its expertise by working closely with its members, as well as through its partnerships with the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Europe. It ensures that major European policies and budgetary guidelines for the coming years, in the wake of Europe 2020, are as effective as they are equitable. It joins regions with actors with whom it is essential that they now begin to work, and build new models of growth. Such is the case for companies, deeply engaged in the innovation race. Worldwide, AER is also working at the ground level to mobilise subnational governments in the fight against climate change. Its participation in R20 activities will give regions a new instrument to follow this logic with action and carry out decentralized cooperation projects. For indeed, while the crisis requires consultation and reflection, above all it calls for decisions and actions. After a period of the proliferation of think tanks, we now enter the era of action tanks.

European policy makers. Regular direct contact with them allows AER to influence all EU policies and to have the demands of its members incorporated within them.

Knowledge
AER allows an effective transfer of experience and know-

Savoir
LARE permet un vritable transfert dexprience et de connaissance grce ses propres outils: Audits par les pairs, Acadmies de formation et Concours. Les tudes, enqutes et rapports de lARE fournissent lEurope lexpertise rgionale dont elle a besoin pour dessiner ses politiques.

ledge through its own tools: Peer Reviews, Training Academies and Competitions. Studies, surveys and reports of AER provide Europe with the regional expertise it needs to shape its policies.

Action
To abolish the distances between Europe and its territories,

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Pour abolir les distances entre lEurope et ses territoires, lARE entretient un lien direct permanent avec les citoyens grce ses programmes Eurodysse, Universits dEt et Forums citoyens.

AER maintains a permanent direct link with citizens through its programs such as Eurodyssey, Summer Schools and Citizens forums.

The structure of AER:

Decision-making bodies, composed of members elected from the regions:
Presidium: President and Vice-Presidents Bureau: representing the regions of each country General Assembly: all members

La structure de lARE:
Organes dcisionnels, composs dlus issus des rgions membres :
Prsidence: prsident(e) et vice-prsident(e)s Bureau: reprsentant les rgions de chaque pays Assemble Gnrale: tous les membres

Thematic Committees:
Economy and Regional Development (1) Social Policy and Public Health (2) Culture, Education, Youth and International Cooperation (3)

Commissions thmatiques:
conomie et Dveloppement rgional (1) Politique sociale et Sant publique (2) Culture, ducation, Jeunesse et Coopration internationale (3)

Standing Committees:
Institutional Affairs Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Evaluation

Comits permanents:
Affaires institutionnelles Egalit des chances Suivi et valuation

Michle Sabban, AER President

AER is the political voice of its members and a forum for interregional cooperation. Bringing together 270 regions from 34 countries and 16 interregional associations, it represents some 280 million citizens of greater Europe.

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Michle Sabban, Prsidente de lARE

LARE est la voix politique de ses membres et un forum pour la coopration interrgionale. Elle rassemble 270 rgions issues de 34 pays, ainsi que 16 associations interrgionales, regroupant ainsi quelque 280 millions de citoyens de la grande Europe.