From 1 to 3 October 2025, over 100 participants from 18 regions across Europe gathered in Barcelona, Catalonia, for the Eurodyssey Forum and 40th Anniversary celebration - a milestone edition devoted to exploring how youth mobility strengthens regional competitiveness and fosters innovation across Europe. The Forum opened with welcoming remarks from Francesc Castellana … [Read more...]
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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...]
NEW PUBLICATION – Building Inclusive Regions: The EU-Belong Model for Intercultural Integration
How can regions across Europe effectively support the inclusion of migrants and refugees, while taking into account local diversity, needs, and capacities? This is the challenge the EU-Belong project set out to address. The outcome is an innovative and adaptable model that supports regions in embedding intercultural principles into local governance, helping to build stronger … [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...]
AER Activity Report 2024 – Place-Based and International: How Regions Drive Innovation
The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present its annual Activity Report for 2024. The theme of this year's report is 'How Regions Drive Innovation - Place-Based and International'. Throughout 2024, AER regions showcased how their grassroots expertise plays a vital role in sparking and sustaining sustainable innovation across sectors, driving business growth and … [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...]
A Green Pioneer: How Eastern Slovenia Leads in Bioeconomy Innovations
On the occasion of the AER General Assembly in Maribor and the Maribor Innovation Forum, AER members will have the opportunity of sharing good practices and practical experiences on the topic of bioeconomy. Nataša Ritonija, Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy, brought together a large coalition of stakeholders to offer a hands-on learning experience, … [Read more...]
EU-Belong at the Open Doors Podcast: Intercultural Regions, Migration and Belonging
To celebrate World Justice Day 2025, Vania Freitas (AER Secretary General) and Marlen Niubó Edeler (Catalan Coordinator of the Committee for the Assistance of Refugees) feature on the Open Doors podcast, an initiative by UNITEE (New European Business Confederation) presented in their online magazine The New European. In this half-hour episode, they share personal and … [Read more...]
Hydrogen: Fostering Regional Collaboration and Learning
On 27th November 2024, the AER Working Group on Green Hydrogen hosted a webinar on Green Hydrogen Ecosystems featuring regional examples and an update on EU support to green hydrogen development in the regions. This objective was to promote shared learning among regions involved or interested in developing green hydrogen ecosystems. Green hydrogen ecosystems are … [Read more...]
Highlights of the AER Autumn Bureau & Working Group meetings | Insights of the CL-YE study visit in Brussels
The AER Autumn Bureau and Working group meetings in Brussels on 3 and 4 December wrapped up a year of intense political engagement for and with European regions. The Bureau also hosted a study visit of the Erasmus+ project Climbing the Ladder (CL-YE), which aims to explore models and mechanisms of youth engagement at regional and European levels. For the AER Bureau, … [Read more...]
Why and how place matters | Highlights of the Partnership Leadership Programme Dúiche at the Irish College Leuven
From 14 to 18 October 2024, the Dúiche programme at the Irish College Leuven welcomed executives from development agencies, community development practitioners, public officials, and policymakers to explore how and why place matters in a global economy. In a world shaped by the unrelenting pressure of globalization, the place-based approach represents a paradigm shift from … [Read more...]
AER EU Funding Digest series #3: Social Inclusion
Chapter 3: Social Inclusion We are excited to return with the third episode of our "EU Funding Digest" series, where we explore key EU funding opportunities under the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, examining funds that are directly, shared, or indirectly managed, each time focusing on a different topic. We are kicking off this new chapter of our … [Read more...]
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