Working for the European Regions of 2030 Every five years, the Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions sets the Political Priorities underpinning the priorities of the AER as pan-European and independent network. With unprecedented challenges and opportunities shaping European territories and communities, the AER calls members to contribute shaping the AER Political … [Read more...]
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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...]
AER Elections 2025 – Shape the Future of Our Network
An Electoral General Assembly on the occasion of the AER 40th Anniversary The 2025 AER General Assembly in Maribor (Eastern Slovenia) will mark the election of the new political leadership of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), including its Presidency, Executive Board and Political Bureau. About the AER Executive Board The AER Executive Board … [Read more...]
EU-Belong Final Conference in Strasbourg: A Regional Approach for an Intercultural Europe
On 25 and 26 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) hosted the third and final EU-Belong Knowledge Sharing Event in Strasbourg, Grand Est (France). This concluding conference marked the end of the 40-month-long AMIF funded EU-Belong project, which has promoted intercultural inclusion and regional cooperation across Europe Under the coordination of AER, 10 regions … [Read more...]
Interview with Daniel Schützer, Chair of the AER Working Group on Mental Health
The Chair of the AER Working Group on Mental Health Daniel Schützer from Region Värmland (SE), shares his motivation for taking on this role, introduces himself, talks about the achievements of the Working Group so far, and about the collaboration with other member regions and the AER YRN. Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Daniel Schützer and I have … [Read more...]
Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation | Insights from the EU-Belong Webinar
On 7 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Government of Catalonia hosted a highly insightful webinar addressing human trafficking and labour exploitation. This event, part of the EU-Belong Knowledge Transfer Cluster on How People Work and Create, brought together experts and regional stakeholders to discuss challenges, best practices, and innovative … [Read more...]
AER Statement on third Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion
On the third anniversary of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, AER President, Albert Castellanos Maduell has issued a statement of solidarity with the people of Ukraine on behalf of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). In line with the fundamental values of democracy, human rights and cooperation that underpin our Statutes, this statement … [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...]
The AER at the 22nd European Week of Regions and Cities
Empowering communities requires action on multiple levels and fields. During the European Week of Regions and Cities, the AER political leadership put forward our commitment to advocating for Cohesion Policy as means to ensure territorial cohesion and boosting competitiveness. President Albert Castellanos (Catalonia, ES), Vice President Linda Helén Haukland (Nordland, NO) … [Read more...]
Ukraine Focus Group—new partnerships between Catalonia Trade & Investment and Ukrainian Regions
At the launch of a new platform for cooperation between EU and Ukrainian enterprises, Catalonia Trade and Investment (ACCIÓ) signed letters of intention with Ukrainian member regions Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk It is no secret that financing Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery will depend, to a large extent, on significant financial support from international institutions, … [Read more...]
AER Vice President to speak at Rijeka conference on youth mental health
Johannes Sundelin, AER Vice President for Sustainability, Green Transition and Health will open the Conference "Mental Health Challenges in Today’s Youth – A Regional Perspective", which will take place in Primorje-Gorski Kotar (HR) on 22-23 October in the context of the AER Working Group on Mental Health and will feature practices from all over Europe. Interregional peer … [Read more...]
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