At the Rogner Hotel in Tirana, the AER was joined by the Albanian regional representatives to discuss common challenges the Albanian regions are facing and what the international state of play is for regional cooperation. 3 Days of debates, presentations and exchanges led to some new insights that we are delighted to share with you here. The challenges for the newly born … [Read more...]
The World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria 2022: a great success! A review and a call for papers for the WSED 2023
Over 650 experts from 55 countries participated in the World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 from 5-8 April – more than 60 % of them on-site! The energy transition community met in Wels/Austria and presented opportunities, solutions and strategies to make global climate neutrality reality. ©OOe Energiesparverband The World Sustainable Energy Days 2022, titled “Energy … [Read more...]
Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer (Maternity Cover)
Role Description Under the direct supervision of the Secretary General, the Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer will play a central role in implementing the AER’s advocacy strategy, in collaboration with the AER’s members. The holder of this position will develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional stakeholders in order to maximise influence and … [Read more...]
Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania” 28-30 March in Tirana
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania”, held on 28-30 of March in Tirana, Albania. The Assembly of European Regions is proud to welcome you to our Conference on the Future of Regional Governance in Albania. Our aim is to bring together regional leaders within Albania and to … [Read more...]
Regional Business Forum in Novi Sad, 25th of November, 2021
On the 25th of November, the Regional Business Forum (RBF) in Novi Sad will be taking place again. This time, it will be held in the form of a hybrid event. Participants are most welcome to join us online and in Novi Sad, Vojvodina on 25 November 2021, with special B2B 1-on-1 online session possibilities until 10 December, 2021. The Regional Business Forum is an annual … [Read more...]
Job Vacancy: Member Relations Coordinator
Do you have experience in a member-based organisation? Do you have work experience in a European/international environment, interested in the European regional dimension, ready to travel across the continent? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Member Relations Coordinator. We are looking for an experienced colleague who is proactive, diplomatic, … [Read more...]
Internship Opportunity: Events Assistant
We are looking for a motivated student to join the AER Team at our Brussels Office for six months from early to mid June 2021. Working closely with the AER Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer, Member Relations Coordinator and Communications & Events Officer, your main task will be to: Assist in the event and communication management of the AER SDG … [Read more...]
Job Vacancy: EU Projects & Policy Officer
Are you a motivated professional who is passionate about European policy? Do you have experience in the management of EU funded projects? Are you enthusiastic about knowledge sharing activities? If this sounds like you, and you are eager to reinforce an enthusiastic, international team with a wide range of responsibilities, you might be our new Project & Policy Officer. … [Read more...]
Job Vacancy: EU Finance & Administration Officer
Are you a numbers guru, with experience in project management? Are you also a good organiser who is happy to reinforce an enthusiastic, small, international team with a wide range of responsibilities? If so, you may be our new EU Finance & Administration Officer. Apply now! We are looking for a colleague to support our Project Unit in the financial management of … [Read more...]
Looking for an internship? We are hiring!
We are looking for our next intern! You will be working as an External Relations and Executive Assistant (Intern Contract – up to 6 months) – for STUDENTS ONLY We are looking for a motivated student to join the AER Team at our Brussels Office. You will work 70% with the Member Relations and Communication colleagues and 30% with the Secretary General. Your tasks will … [Read more...]
Regional Business Forum 2020
Interested in sharing your business propositions and ideas to potential clients? Join us at the Regional Business Forum that will take place this year as a hybrid online event in Novi Sad. The Regional Business Forum (RBF) is an annual international forum to exchange on support for SMEs, promote business and commerce, incentive the possibility to collaborate and share best … [Read more...]
AER participating in #EURegionsWeek
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is pleased to announce our participation in the European Week of Regions and Cities (EURegionsWeek) in two sessions during the week of 12-16 October. The EURegionsWeek is an annual event taking place in Brussels dedicated to regional policy. During this week, political representatives, decision-makers, experts and practitioners of … [Read more...]
AER Reaction to EUCO Budget and Recovery Package
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomes the historic long-term budget and recovery package agreed upon by the European Council on 21 July. AER has stressed and will continue to emphasize the importance that cohesion policy has in promoting a fair, sustainable, prosperous future for the European Union. Furthermore, cohesion policy has been integral in responding to … [Read more...]
Job Vacancy: Secretary General
Founded in 1985, the Assembly of European Regions is the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe, bringing together regions from 30 countries – from Norway to Turkey and from Russia to Portugal. AER is present everywhere on the European continent, inside and outside the European Union. It is the political voice of its members, as well as a forum for … [Read more...]
AER Regions taking part in Regiostars Awards 2020
Did you know that some of AER’s member regions are taking part in the Regiostars Awards this year? These awards go to EU-funded projects which demonstrate excellence and new approaches in regional development. These projects are made to inspire other regions and project managers across Europe. Five categories are on the list for the competition and a public choice … [Read more...]