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Changing the AER for the 21 st Century

Changing the AER for the 21st Century, short version Services for better decision-making and visibility, putting regions on the map. A global role, beyond Europe. Regional policy making grounded in the territories, cultures, histories and lives of the citizens. Less bureaucracy in the governing bodies. Decentralizing thematic policy work to Forums. New business model: Basic subscription fees. Separate fees for qualitative activities and programmes.

The story so far… June 15 th 1985 AER is founded. CoE: AER is representing European Regions Subsidiarity recognized in the Maastricht Treaty Committee of the Regions (CoR) established Declaration on Regionalism in Europe by AER Regionalism part of the Lisbon Treaty. Political mission taken up by the Committee of the Regions. Regions have own offices in Brussels. EU affairs integrated in region’s international relations portfolio. EU regional policy facilitating and supporting interregional exchange. Region’s needs met by more specific networks.

Mission accomplished? Regionalism alone no longer relevant - at least not in the ideological context set out 30 years ago. Europe: more peoples, more different societies, more different cultures are part of one union. Major impact of technology and economic globalisation on everyday life – the way we live, work, interact and relate to our health. Social globalisation impacts demography and population composition. More complex societal and environmental challenges: immigration, migration and relocation of big businesses and companies; adapt to an ageing population; more workers and less jobs; increased natural disasters; race for sustainability; pressure on natural resources; increasing global threat of terror and violence. New technologies change political and administrative governance.

More efficient and cost-effective Formed to meet the world 30 years ago. Overhead. Bureaucracy. Political and economical changes in member regions. Financial difficulties. Need for change. Dismissal of the former Secretary General. New strategies: for overall AER; for communications, member relations and planning. Streamlining secretariat; reducing staff costs and cutting expenses. Financial recovery plan.

Supporting leadership New mission, new objectives: Network for and of regional and local politicians; Addressing political concerns of a pan- European nature; Fostering leadership excellence on all levels of governance; Provide services for better decision-making and provide visibility, putting regions on the map. Globalisation, beyond Europe. Regional policy making grounded in the territories, cultures, histories and lives of the citizens. Supporting and improving political place- based policy making. Fleet-footed governance: Extended Executive Board. Thematic Forums for policy-making and exchange of best practise – coordinated by a Political Bureau. New initiatives. Facilitating secretariat. Seconded officers. New business model: Basic subscription fees for governing bodies, forums etc. Separate fees for qualitative activities and programmes.

General Assembly Political Bureau Economy Forum Executive Board Secretariat Social Forum Cultural Forum Seconded officer Eurodyssey Seconded officer Summer Academy Seconded officer New organization

New secretariat MANAGING DIRECTOR Governing bodies Strategic planning Human resources Financial management EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Communications Member relations Events THEMATICS MANAGER Policy monitoring Committe coordination Summer Academy Youth Regional Network SECONDED OFFICERS FOR Committes Monitoring Member relations Summer Academy FUNDING & PROJECTS MANAGER Funding Partnerships Projects Eurodyssey SECONDED OFFICERS FOR Eurodyssey OUTSOURCED Accounting IT

Drafting a vision of Europe and beyond Active and capable regional leaders that provide leadership and good governance to their citizens and territories, contributing to an open, innovative, well-governed and strong European territory. AER is the key network for local and regional politicians thinking locally but acting in a global context. Are the changes sufficient? Need we do more?