Circular Stories is a monthly series on regional experiences and practices fostering the circular economy across Europe. Maribor, the first Slovenian city with a strategic approach to the green transition, and Podravje-Eastern Slovenia, the first CCRI pilot region among recent EU member States, empowered the City of Tuzla (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to initiate a truly … [Read more...]
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AER Leaders Meet Executive Vice-President Fitto to Discuss Future of EU Cohesion Policy
Brussels, 10 December — Representatives of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Raffaele Fitto, in Brussels to discuss the future of EU cohesion policy within the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the role of regions. The AER delegation included President Lukas Mandl, … [Read more...]
Circular Stories – Eastern Slovenia Pioneers a Circular Water System with the CircSyst Project
Circular Stories is a monthly series on regional experiences and practices fostering the circular economy across Europe. The Regional Development Agency for Podravje – Maribor (Eastern Slovenia), coordinator of the CCRI region Podravje and a member of the AER Working Group on Bioeconomy, pioneers an innovative approach to water management through DEMO2, one of the 10 … [Read more...]
Advancing Social Inclusion: the EU-BELONG Experience at the 4th SALAM Peer Learning Event
Timișoara, the regional capital of Timiș County, recently hosted the 4th Residential Peer Learning Event of the SALAM- Sustainable Access to the Labour Market (Interreg Europe) project, bringing together European partners and local stakeholders to exchange experiences and good practices on migrant integration and social inclusion As a follow-up to the EU-BELONG project, and … [Read more...]
AER Brings Regional Priorities on Migration and Inclusion to Commissioner Brunner
Brussels, 3 February 2026 – Representatives of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met with Commissioner Magnus Brunner, responsible for Migration, to underline the essential role of regions in the design and implementation of EU migration and inclusion policies, particularly in the context of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The AER delegation, … [Read more...]
Shaping Europe’s Agricultural Future: AER Meets Commissioner Hansen
On 2 February in Brussels, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) took a strong and united message to the European Commission: Europe’s future agricultural and rural policies must be shaped with regions, not for them. AER President Lukas Mandl, Vice President for Agriculture Harold Zoet, and Jan Klopman, Bureau rapporteur on the MFF, met with European Commissioner for … [Read more...]
Beyond 2027: The Future of Cohesion Policy in the next EU budget
On 20 January 2026, the future of Cohesion Policy within the next EU long-term budget was at the centre of a high-level dialogue between AER President Lukas Mandl, CoR President Kata Tüttő, and prominent Members of the European Parliament committed to defending subsidiarity, multi-level governance, and the place-based approach beyond 2027. AER and CoR reaffirm the shared … [Read more...]
Highlights of the AER Autumn Events 2025
The nexus between the right to stay, territorial development and Cohesion Policy was at the core of AER Autumn Events 2025. On 9 and 10 December, regional representatives from across Europe met in Brussels to address key challenges, from the ongoing negotiations on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework to ensuring accessible and effective public services at a regional … [Read more...]
The Political Bureau adopts the updated position on Cohesion Policy post-2027
10 December — During the meeting of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) Political Bureau, its members formally adopted the updated AER Position Paper on Cohesion Policy post‑2027. Cohesion Policy remains a cornerstone of the European Union’s commitment to economic, social, and territorial convergence. It strengthens the Single Market, drives sustainable growth, and … [Read more...]
Policy Briefing | MFF 2028 – 2034: Regional Development at Stake
The European Commission’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, worth €1.98 trillion (1.26% EU GNI), introduces National Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) as the main delivery mechanism for EU funds, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Cohesion Fund (CF), Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and other instruments. While the … [Read more...]
Join the new AER Task Force on Access to Services!
About the Task Force Building upon the AER Political Priorities for 2025-2030, members of the AER Political Bureau during the Spring meeting in Maribor (June 2025) decided to establish a new Task Force on Access to Services, which will run from 2025 to 2027. This Task Force seeks to improve the design and delivery of essential services across all European regions, … [Read more...]
A Multiannual Financial Framework That Works for All Regions
A call for an EU budget that works for every territory, every community, every citizen, by the AER Bureau rapporteur on the MFF negotiations, Jan Klopman (Flevoland, NL) In response to the European Commission’s proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 –“An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe”– the Assembly of European Regions are calling for … [Read more...]
Highlights of the AER 40th Anniversary & General Assembly 2025 | Maribor Innovation Forum
From 17 to 19 June, more than 150 representatives of European regions gathered in Maribor, Eastern Slovenia, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). The anniversary was an opportunity to reflect upon the achievements of 40 years of interregional cooperation. It was also a source of inspiration for discussions of the 2025 General Assembly, … [Read more...]
The 2025-2030 AER Political Priorities
Working for the European Regions of 2030 Every five years, the Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions sets the political voice underpinning the AER's priorities as a pan-European and independent network. At the Spring Bureau meeting that took place in Maribor, Slovenia, on 18 June 2025, members agreed on the direction of the AER for the upcoming five years. The … [Read more...]
The Future of Agriculture: the role of European Regions
Towards the European agriculture of the future The resilience of European agri-food supply chains, the impact of climate change and digital innovation on new agricultural models, and the generational renewal and well-being of farmers are only a few of the issues shaping the present and future of European agriculture. As illustrated in its position paper and demonstrated … [Read more...]
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