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...]
You will find below articles on events (past and future) organised by AER, our member regions and other networks, partners and organisations.
EU-Belong Conference in Gdańsk: addressing the housing crisis
The EU- Belong conference that took place in Gdańsk from 14 - 15 June 2023 gathered several stakeholders and civil servants from Poland and various countries in Europe. The aim was to exchange good practices on housing policies as a key component for intercultural societies, as well as understanding current challenges faced by the region of … [Read more...]
PEACE TWENTY-FIVE: The role of “everyday peacemakers” in nurturing peace and reconciliation in Ireland and across Europe
On the 7th of June, the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) and the Irish College of Leuven organised a study trip in Messines, Flanders, to commemorate the fallen Irish soldiers in the Flanders fields, during World War I. The following day opening the Conference, AER’s Vice-President for Interregional and Global Cooperation Jean-Luc Vanraes, originally from Ypres, … [Read more...]
YRN Presidium member Sigrun Myrvang participated in JEF Europe’s REVIVE training in Lublin, Poland
Participants in JEF Europe's REVIVE training in Lublin, Poland, 26 May - 1 June 2023. Sigrun Myrvang, Chair of the Thematic Committee on Youth Participation and Governance of AER's Youth Regional Network, shares her experience participating in a capacity-building training in the framework of JEF Europe's REVIVE project. JEF Europe has been a project partner of the AER … [Read more...]
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – AER Presidency, Executive Board, Monitoring and Evaluation Group, Election Committee
The General Assembly is the highest authority of AER and convenes representatives of all its full members. The General Assembly charges the Executive Board to implement its decisions. All procedures on elections are overseen by the Election Committee. At the AER General Assembly 2023 on 30 June in Barcelona, the following positions are up for elections: HOW TO SUBMIT … [Read more...]
EU-Belong: Diversity for Better Inclusion is a Shared Responsibility
On Tuesday 28th March, the EU Committee of the Regions was the setting for an exchange among public authorities and other stakeholders on the topic of migrants’ inclusion. In particular, the development of multi-level strategies promoting diversity as the backbone of thriving societies was showcased. The intercultural approach and its development within the EU-Belong project … [Read more...]
‘Elevating Citizens’ Voices’ – AER-ENoP Publication on Participatory Democracy at National, Regional and Local Levels
#Democracy is solid because it is not static: it constantly develops new forms of #citizenengagement. The AER is proud of the joint publication with ENoP- European Network of Political Foundations, which illustrates new forms of participatory democracy. It was presented last Thursday, 9.03.2023, at the European Parliament with opening remarks from AER Vice-President and MEP … [Read more...]
Wrap-up: Highlights of the AER Autumn Bureau 2022
On 6 and 7 December 2022, AER convened its Autumn Bureau at the Abruzzo EU Regional Office in partnership with the Autonomous Government of Sardinia. It was an opportunity to highlight the 2022 achievements and discuss AER political priorities for 2023. On 6 December, the AER Autumn Bureau opened with a welcome reception celebrating the tradition and heritage of Abruzzo and … [Read more...]
SMEs and regions meet at the 5th Regional Business Forum
The 5th edition of the Regional Business Forum (RBF) started on the 15th of November in Novi Sad, in the Serbian AER member region of Vojvodina. A networking opportunity for regional businesses co-organized by AER and the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, RBF brings together more than 200 participants from 20 countries. The opening ceremony was an opportunity to highlight … [Read more...]
Wrap-Up: highlights from AER General Assembly 2022
The 2022 General Assembly took place on 14 October at the Lower Austria representation in Brussels and online. The General Assembly was chaired by AER President, Magnus Berntsson and AER Vice President Jean-Luc Vanraes, supported by AER Secretary General Christian Spahr. Jenny Evjen, acting President of the AER Summer Academy, joined … [Read more...]
Interculturalism for Intercultural Regions to be!
Are you interested in knowing more about how a region can become intercultural and inclusive, yet you missed our first online capacity-building session on interculturalism for regions and local stakeholders? Also, are you keen to know more about who is the EU-BELONG team and how you can work together with us in the coming years? Dive into this quick article and rewatch … [Read more...]
2022 AER General Assembly–online registrations close Monday, 10 October!
The Assembly of European Regions has announced the date and venue for its biggest statutory event, the annual General Assembly. The General Assembly is the highest authority of AER and convenes representatives of all its full members across Europe. The 2022 General Assembly will take place in Brussels, Belgium and online on 14 October, and AER is proud to announce it will be … [Read more...]
Summer Academy Bureau Debate – Recovering together: youth policy in Europe
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!
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...]
1st AER-ENoP Forum on New Forms of Democratic Engagement
How to actively involve citizens in policy development in order to regain political trust and add legitimacy to political decisions? The Assembly of European Regions, in cooperation with the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), is delighted to invite you to the first joint forum on new forms of democratic engagement, taking place in Comet Meeting-Louise and … [Read more...]
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