Another important stage was achieved on the route to raise awareness of European cohesion policy and its benefits for the regions through the “European cohesion calendar for local events” of the Together4Cohesion project! On February 25th, the Timiș County Council held the conference “The benefits of cohesion for citizens of the European Union”. The … [Read more...]
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Joint Call for Twinnings: Scaling-Up Digital Health and Care Solutions
European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA) and Digital Health Europe (DHE) launched a joint call for twinnings to amplify the synergies and increase the total funding amount to more than €400.000. The aim is to support scaling-up digital health and care solutions across Europe. We are aware, from also the recent COVID 19 crisis, that … [Read more...]
COVID-19: A Global Crisis That Requires a Collective Response
A message from the AER President, Magnus Berntsson on COVID-19 and AER's current and future work. The Assembly of European Regions and its members are acutely aware of how the current pandemic, the coronavirus, is affecting all members of society, not just in Europe but around the globe. Regional and local leaders are at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic - … [Read more...]
Global Sustainable Development Report: Is it already too late?
On Monday 23rd February representatives from AER attended a Webinar on the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report.The webinar was organised by the UN DESA (Department of Economic and Social Affairs), presented by Astra Bonini and Stephanie Rambler and focused in particular on which transformation is needed to attain the sustainable development goals. As we currently are … [Read more...]
CEI Extraordinary Call for Proposals re: COVID-19
The Central European Initiative (CEI) has launched a call for proposals in the field of healthcare & telemedicine, education & e-learning/distance learning and Micro, Small and Medium-Size Entreprise. The call is addressed at the 17 Member States of the CEI and with particular attention to those not part of the EU. Due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, schools, … [Read more...]
AER’s contribution to EYCA Seminar – Maximising Impact
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) participated in a Panel Debate entitled ‘Social inclusion and youth mobility: challenges and opportunities at municipal and regional level’ in the context of the Annual Seminar “Maximising Impact” of European Youth Card Association (EYCA) which took place in Brussels on 3-4 March 2020. This two-day discussion focused on … [Read more...]
Quality Education – Why It Matters?
This article was first published on Regions2030.com It is no secret for anyone, education is the key to freedom and success. Basic education, which ranges from early childhood education to primary and secondary education, paves the way for a child’s future life. Indeed, people with a low(er) level of education are more likely to live in poverty as there is a greater … [Read more...]
Join AER’s New Taskforces!
Two new Taskforces are set for launch: Democracy, and Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity. Read below for more information on the work of these new taskforces, and find out if it might be of the interest of your region to join them! AER Taskforce on Democracy At the AER Bureau meeting, in Larnaca (CY), the Bureau members decided to establish the Taskforce on Democracy … [Read more...]
Smart Specialisation Strategies: Enablers and Challenges in Rural Areas
AER 2020 Spring Committee Plenaries will be held in Covasna County, Romania from 11-12 March. This year the Committee 1 debate topic will focus on Smart Specialisation Strategies and its importance in rural development. The Smart specialisation approach is a combination of Industrial, innovation and educational policies that advise the countries and regions to identify and … [Read more...]
Wind in their Sails – A Best Practice from Regione Abruzzo
AER is pleased to share success stories from its member regions. Below is a report from Regione Abruzzo (IT) about its recent triumph as part of a European project on renewable energy. "Regione Abruzzo is strongly committed to fostering the production of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. In the region, there are 10 big wind farms, located mainly in … [Read more...]
EU Regions Week 2020
The call is now open for regions to apply to become a partner at the European Week of Regions & Cities 2020. EU Regions Week 2020 will take place from 12 - 15 October 2020 in Brussels. The events will be divided across two main venues: The Square, Brussels Convention Centre, Mont des Arts/Kunstberg, 1000 BrusselsEuropean Committee of the Regions, Rue … [Read more...]
Conference on Cohesion Policy & ESIFs in Varazdin, Croatia.
Keen on learning more about the use and benefits of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) for your region? Within the "European cohesion calendar of local events" of the Together4Cohesion project and after the popular Agricultural Fair in Alba (RO), the successful Career Management Conference in Alba (RO), the political summit of the Forum of Mayors in … [Read more...]
Road to the Future Final Conference – The curtain has not yet fallen
The EU funded project “Road to the Future” came to an end when its Final Conference took place on 20-21 January 2020. Young Europeans from all over the continent gathered together with civil society organisations and representatives of the European institutions to reflect on the “I Choose Europe” electoral campaign implemented in the run-up to May 2019. The two-day … [Read more...]
Territorial approaches to Regional Development
The main focus of the AER 2020 Spring Committee Plenaries in Covasna County (RO) between 10-12 March will be territorial approaches. Urban-rural divides within regions will be in the spotlight. While the Autumn 2019 plenaries "Territorial cohesion and Contrasted Realities" looked at how regions address territorial differences, this spring's plenary will take stock of the … [Read more...]
Need a partner for your Horizon 2020 Energy Transition proposal? Denizli (TU) is keen
If you are seeking for a partner in your endeavour of supporting public authorities in driving the Energy Transition under the Horizon 2020 call, AER is happy to liaise you with the Denizli Metropolitan Municipality. They are a local authority within Denzli Municipality, keen on fighting for their citizens' right to a healthy living environment. Their efforts find proof in … [Read more...]
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