The AER Summer Academy is an annual forum for exchange of experience in the area of regional development in Europe.

Highlights from the Summer Academy of Culture in Bodø | Insights of the CL-YE study visit on models of youth engagement

2 September, 2024 By Barbara Polin

Bodø, the first European Capital of Culture within the Arctic Circle, welcomed participants from all over Europe for the AER Summer Academy 2024. Co-organised by Nordland County Council and the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the Summer Academy explored best practices, experiences and examples of how culture can foster youth inclusion and engagement. The Summer Academy … [Read more...]

The MYFER Award is back! Be the next Most Youth-Friendly European Region

5 April, 2024 By Nicola Miceli

Send your project applications before the 21st of June and make your mark! The MYFER Award (Most Youth-Friendly European Region) is back and ready to celebrate the incredible youth initiatives and projects taking place across the member regions of the Assembly of European Regions (AER)! As a biennial award, the MYFER Award offers regions the chance to showcase their … [Read more...]

2022 Summer Academy wins European Citizens’ Prize

14 July, 2023 By Justin Sammon

The 2022 AER Summer Academy is one of two Irish projects selected as winners of the prestigious ‘European Citizens’ Prize’ for 2023. Awarded every year by the European Parliament, the European Citizens’ Prize goes to projects “organised by people or organisations that encourage mutual understanding and closer integration between people in the EU, cross-border … [Read more...]

Current Areas of Action

The AER develops its areas of action consistently with members' priorities, EU policies and relevant trends in regional affairs in wider Europe. The AER Areas of Action are updated regularly and subject to changes. #AER4EUelections: Building Trust in Democracy Hope in the future, political dialogue and community-building are the key drivers of the AER … [Read more...]

Summer Academy Bureau Debate – Recovering together: youth policy in Europe

8 July, 2022 By AER Communications

According to the OECD, the COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the education, employment, mental health and disposable income of youth all across Europe, most notably due to public health restrictions. As this report from the European Parliament show, lower and unequal access to education and training, higher unemployment and a reversal of many positive social and economic … [Read more...]

The AER Summer Academy Is Back!

20 June, 2022 By Justin Sammon

With the European Year of Youth in full-swing, the AER is delighted to announce that our flagship youth event, the AER Summer Academy is returning in 2022 after a two-year hiatus. In partnership with Donegal County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta, this year's Summer Academy will take place from 29 August until 1 September in the stunning surroundings of County … [Read more...]

AER Bureau Debate on Democracy: Putting Citizens back at the Heart of Decision-Making

19 May, 2021 By Justin Sammon

Rising populism, widespread misinformation, and a loss of trust in governments and institutions. Add a global pandemic to that list of ailments, and it’s clear that democracy in Europe is not in the best shape. But what is the best course of treatment to restore Europe’s democratic health? The answer is a wholesale ‘lifestyle change’ for our democratic system, … [Read more...]

Emotional Support for Young People during Lockdown

22 May, 2020 By Eurodyssey

The Catalan Youth Agency has published two interesting guides with tips and advice for young people on how to manage and deal with the lockdown. Since this had a significant impact on young people by exacerbating and accentuating their already widespread fragilities. The goal is to accompany young people to find meaning in the lockdown and transform this situation into a … [Read more...]

Looking back at the 2019 AER Summer Academy in Vojvodina!

15 July, 2019 By Editor

The Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (RS) hosted the 2019 AER Summer Academy, engaging almost 100 participants from all over Europe. Youth participation, equality, migration, environment and unemployment were some of the topics addressed during all the plenaries and parallel workshops. For all these reasons it was a great opportunity to discuss not only the problems that young … [Read more...]

Discussing the Future of European Youths at the 2019 Summer Academy

15 July, 2019 By Gisela Guari Cañada

Now that the 2019 Summer Academy is over, it is very fair to say that this year's edition was a complete success with a total of 100 participants from 32 different regions and 19 countries from all over Europe and beyond! The 2019 AER Summer Academy with the motto Youth is Future, Youth is Europe! was hosted by the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (RS) in the beautiful city … [Read more...]

SUMMER ACADEMY 2019: become a YRN entrepreneur for a day!

24 June, 2019 By Gisela Guari Cañada

Coinciding with the 2019 European Youth Capital, the region of Vojvodina (RS) will host the AER Summer Academy 2019 in the city of Novi Sad from the 1st to the 5th of July. This year’s edition entitled Youth is Future, Youth is Europe will be dedicated to reflecting on the Future of Europe from multiple angles and the role that young people can … [Read more...]

SUMMER ACADEMY 2019: AMiD workshop on Migrants with Disabilities

17 June, 2019 By Editor

"Opportunities for all abilities" The AMiD-Access to services for Migrants with Disabilities project is landing in Novi Sad, Vojvodina (RS) for the 2019 Summer Academy with the aim to raise awareness among regional and local authorities and young representatives about one of the most fragile within the disadvantaged groups: migrants with disabilities. The AMiD official … [Read more...]