The Youth Regional Network (YRN) is a the AER's cross-regional youth platform, promoting active youth participation at regional level. It provides young people with an opportunity to express policy recommendations, to foster debate and capacity-building, to exchange good practices, to reach out to decision-makers, and to influence policies. … [Read more...]
The Youth Regional Network – First revival anniversary. Highlights from the YRN General Assembly 2024!
The Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly 2024 took place between the 14th and the 17th of March in Zalău, Sălaj County, Romania. Marking the first revival anniversary of the YRN, the event featured numerous engaging activities for young people, study visits, YRN Presidium elections, and a MEET Debate on the Future of Europe. The YRN General Assembly was a great … [Read more...]
YRN Policy Recommendations for a more Democratic, Inclusive, Green, and Digital Europe: “Speak less about the youth, and more with them”
On 30 November 2023, the AER Youth Regional Network organised a workshop for young people in Sankt Polten, Lower Austria, in light of the MEET Intergenerational Debate taking place on the same day. Here, the YRN was presented to the young participants, who discussed the key topics of the debate, touching on the European Elections, youth participation, inclusion the green … [Read more...]
YRN Youth Participation Toolkit
The YRN Thematic Committee on Youth Participation and Governance has developed a Youth Participation Toolkit! The aim of the toolkit is to inform young people about European opportunities that can empower and encourage them to become active citizens. Comprising practical tools tailored for the everyday tasks of youth politicians and activists, the toolkit also offers a … [Read more...]
Call for YRN members! Join a growing inter-regional and international youth network!
The Youth Regional Network (YRN) is launching a call for committed and motivated young peoplefrom all across Europe. Created by the Assembly of European Regions in 2008, the Youth Regional Network (YRN) is across-regional youth platform, promoting active youth participation at regional level. Composed ofregional-level youth councils, parliaments and organizations in AER’s … [Read more...]
Regions empowering & upskilling youth – Highlights from the Eurodyssey Forum 2023 in Ponta Delgada, Azores
Eurodyssey, the AER's flagship youth mobility programme, has been facilitating opportunities for young individuals across the participating regions since 1985. The programme offers remunerated traineeships, completed with accommodation and language training, along with a range of cultural and social activities. Every year, the Eurodyssey Forum, the programme’s flagship event, … [Read more...]
MEET Project | Debating Europe, the EU elections & digitalisation in the Azores, Portugal
The Eurodyssey Forum 2023, held in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, 6-9 November, was host of the first MEET Intergenerational Debate on the Future of Europe. The First MEET Intergenerational Debate The first Intergenerational Debate of the MEET project took place on the 8th of November in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. Here, approximately 100 participants from across … [Read more...]
A successful YRN capacity-building weekend in Koppang, Innlandet, Norway!
From the 22nd to the 24th of September, the Youth Regional Network organised a successful capacity-building weekend in Koppang, Innlandet County! The programme included workshops, thematic committees’ meetings, collaborative work on a YRN action plan, social and cultural activities, and a great opportunity for YRN members to get together in person! Read more about the event’s … [Read more...]
EU Regions Week: Empowering Outermost Regions – Harnessing Eurodyssey to Up-Skill Youth
The European Week of Regions and Cities offered many opportunities to discuss topics relevant to the future of Europe and its development to representatives and professionals engaged in EU regional affairs. Several events took place throughout the week consisting of presentations, debates, speech panel discussions and tasting booths.One of the many matters addressed was the … [Read more...]
OPEN CALL FOR YOUNG PARTICIPANTS! Winter Dialogues and MEET Intergenerational Debate (Lower Austria 29-30 November)
In a world full of noise, we want to make your voice heard. Take part in the MEET Intergenerational Debate at the AER Winter Dialogues in Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria! What are the AER Winter Dialogues and how can I be involved as a young European citizen? Hosted in the Lower Austrian capital of Sankt Pölten on 29 and 30 November 2023, the two-day event will include … [Read more...]