Declaration on regionalism in Europe

The 'Declaration on Regionalism in Europe' was adopted by the AER in 1996 and is a reference document for new regions or those undergoing expansion. It defines the norms and criteria for regional development and fixes the different steps to be undertaken so that the region can be acknowledged as a fully-fledged political entity. There is currently a wide range of different regional structures in Europe. The 'Declaration' has not chosen to promote a specific type of regionalism but sets out a general framework within which the regions may develop. This document is available in 18 languages.