Has your region developed a Smart Specialisation Strategy? Region Jönköping in Sweden is searching for other regions in Europe—preferably with comparable challenges—to collaborate, learn and exchange experiences relating to Smart Specialisation (S3) strategies. Jönköping County is starting work on their the smart specialisation strategy, both in the region itself, and … [Read more...]
The YRN is back among the Congress Youth Delegates! Highlights from the 45th session, October 2023
By Sigrun Myrvang, Chair of the YRN Committee on Youth Participation and Governance With the Youth Regional Network (YRN) being revived in March this year, so are partnerships, such as the long-standing one between the AER and the Youth Delegates’ programme of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe. Sigrun Myrvang, Chair of the YRN Committee on … [Read more...]
The AER is hiring an EU Finance and Administrative Manager (Strasbourg office)
Are you a numbers guru, with experience in project management? And 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 Manager. Apply now! We are looking for a colleague to successfully support our Project Unit in the financial management of … [Read more...]
Real Cohesion is (not a) YOUTHopia – Highlights from the YOUTHopia project
Cohesion Policy is the net that holds EU regions together. As pan-European communication campaign, YOUTHopia's aim has been highlighting the threads that create this net. Managed by the AER and ereb.eu (former Cafebabel) as media partner, YOUTHopia brought to light Cohesion Policy-funded opportunities which enable regions to work for a greener, more inclusive and cohesive … [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...]
AER Statement on the European Day of Languages 2023
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is committed to the cultural development of all our member regions. Culture, and cultural diversity are key elements of regional sustainability, and language is a fundamental element of Europe’s shared cultural heritage. Read the full AER statement on the occasion of the European Day of Languages by AER President, Albert Castellanos … [Read more...]
Join AER at the #EURegionsWeek 2023
The #EURegionsWeek, the largest event about Cohesion Policy in Brussels, is coming back from 9 to 12 October 2023. The #EURegionsWeek in a nutshell The European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) is an opportunity to generate and circulate ideas about the present and future of regions in Europe. Counting on a wide participation from policy stakeholders, … [Read more...]
Regional Innovation Valleys — join AER to put regional priorities on the EU Innovation Agenda
AER calls on members to strengthen regional perspectives on EU innovation policy, and build partnerships for future funding opportunities The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), to strengthen and advance European innovation ecosystems. Under the New European Innovation Agenda, RIVs will aim … [Read more...]
The Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities takes place in Kryvyi Rih
Polish and Ukrainian cities, with the participation of the AER, held a Forum in Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine) regarding ongoing cooperation and post-war support. The largest industrial centre of Ukraine – Kryvyi Rih city – hosted the Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities in cooperation with the Association of Polish Cities, the Union of Polish Metropolises and the Assembly of European … [Read more...]
AER Ukraine Focus Group—Regional Partners for Reconstruction
AER's unique community of regional stakeholders is focusing minds to support Ukraine's recovery AER's Focus Group on Ukraine has continued work in earnest in the three months since its first meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Romania in late March. At the second meeting in Barcelona on 28 June, co-organised with the Government of Catalonia, the Focus Group was proud to welcome … [Read more...]
Wrap-up: Highlights from AER 2023 Summer Symposium | General Assembly, Bureau Meeting and YOUTHopia Transnational Event
150 participants from more than 50 regions in wider Europe attended the AER Summer Symposium 2023 in Barcelona, gathering for a three-day event of debates, networking and exchanges of best practices. The Summer Symposium culminated in the election of Albert Castellanos, Secretary for Enterprise and Competitivity of the Generalitat of Catalonia as new AER President. All … [Read more...]
AER Activity Report 2022 — ‘Regions for the Next Generation’ is out now!
The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present our annual Activity Report for 2021 - 2022. As 2022 was the designated the European Year of Youth by the European Commission, the theme of this year's report is fittingly titled 'Regions for the Next Generation'. In keeping with this theme, Habile Studio's cover visual shows the tertiary education rate among young people … [Read more...]
Empowering Youth Through Cohesion – Dive into YOUTHopia Virtual Exhibition
The Future Fairs, the flagship events of YOUTHopia campaign, bring together young individuals in each of the five regions partners of the DG-Regio funded project, bearing the same name. These fairs serve as platforms for beneficiaries of Cohesion Policy to share their stories, inspire the next generation, and foster personal and professional networks. By organizing the fairs … [Read more...]
Bureau Debate – Next Generation Skills: Regions shaping the Future of Work
Barcelona, Catalonia - 29 June 2023 10.00 - 12.00 The Fourth Industrial Revolution along with the digital transformation driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the demographic change and the digital and green transition, are profoundly changing the nature of work, leading to new ways of working and creating new jobs. Maximising the opportunities these trends offer will … [Read more...]