Co-financed by the EU Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF), the EU-Belong project wants to improve the socio-economic inclusion and migrants’ sense of belonging through innovative regional integration strategies. By utilising both intercultural and multi-stakeholder approaches, this groundbreaking initiative aims to set a new standard for inclusion. Today, after more … [Read more...]
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Interview with Nataša Ritonija, Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy
The newly nominated Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy, Nataša Ritonija, from East Slovenia (SI), shares her motivation for taking on this role, introduces herself, and presents the priorities the group agreed on at the AER General Assembly in Ajara (GE) in June 2024. Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Nataša Ritonija. In Slovenia, I am … [Read more...]
Highlights from the Summer Academy of Culture in Bodø | Insights of the CL-YE study visit on models of youth engagement
Bodø, the first European Capital of Culture within the Arctic Circle, welcomed participants from all over Europe for the AER Summer Academy 2024. Co-organised by Nordland County Council and the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the Summer Academy explored best practices, experiences and examples of how culture can foster youth inclusion and engagement. The Summer Academy … [Read more...]
AER EU Funding Digest series #2: Green Hydrogen
Chapter 2: Green hydrogen Welcome back to our “EU Funding Digest” series, where we try to make more accessible the understanding of EU funding opportunities available for a specific topic! We are mapping EU-funding opportunities, mainly calls for proposals, on the main EU funding Programmes under the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027. We will … [Read more...]
The AER welcomes Vania Freitas as Secretary General
Vania Freitas has been appointed by the Executive Board as Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Previously in charge of institutional relations and advocacy for the AER, Vania Freitas brings to the network over fifteen years of experience in developing political priorities and strategies for membership-based organisations in international contexts. … [Read more...]
AER EU Funding Digest series #1: Urban renewal and revamping vacant properties
Chapter 1: Urban renewal and revamping vacant properties Welcome to the first article of our “Funding Digest” series, where we try to make more accessible the understanding of EU funding opportunities available for a specific topic! Looks complicated, but we’ll make it easier together. The main scope of this series of articles is to bring closer the EU funding … [Read more...]
Highlights from the 2024 AER General Assembly & Spring Bureau meeting | 8th Black Sea Summit | Batumi, Ajara
The AER 2024 General Assembly, the Spring Bureau Meeting, the Bioeconomy Working Group meeting and the 8th Black Sea Summit took place from the 12 to 14 of June in the vibrant city of Batumi, in the Autonomous Republic of Ajara. The three-day event gathered regional representatives and stakeholders across all of Europe and represented an opportunity to foster interregional … [Read more...]
AER Activity Report 2023 — ‘Regions Skilled for the Future’
The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present its annual Activity Report 2023. The theme of this year’s report is “Regions Skilled for the Future“, an expression of AER’s commitment to supporting its member regions in localising and delivering upon 2023 as European Year of Skills, a flagship initiative launched by the European Commission in November 2022. The cover … [Read more...]
Bioeconomy: resources for policymakers
The ambition of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is to facilitate exchanges among European regions to share challenges and opportunities and prepare for future partnerships and projects. In this context, the AER Secretariat mapped a series of resources to help policymakers navigate the abundance of online resources and information. Knowledge for … [Read more...]
Internship: Policy & Knowledge Transfer [CLOSED]
Dates: October 2024-March 2025 Duration: 6 months Location: Strasbourg (FR) The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe. Bringing together regions from 35 countries, AER is the political voice of its members and a forum for interregional cooperation. Profile Candidates should have a general understanding of … [Read more...]
The Interreg Europe Programme: open opportunities for interregional cooperation
Interreg Europe is the Programme entirely dedicated to fostering interregional cooperation, co-financed by the EU. It facilitates the exchange of good practices and mutual policy learning among regions in 36 European countries - the EU27, Norway and Switzerland, and 7 new countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and … [Read more...]
A moving study visit to Odesa
On 23 April 2024 the AER Working Group on Mental Health organised a study visit to Odesa. The event which was moderated by Kaltum Hussein, International advisor in Värmland (SE), was organised in two main parts: First a part on mental and physical rehabilitation, and second, a part on education and addressing the needs of children in the context of the war in … [Read more...]
The MYFER Award is back! Be the next Most Youth-Friendly European Region
Send your project applications before the 21st of June and make your mark! The MYFER Award (Most Youth-Friendly European Region) is back and ready to celebrate the incredible youth initiatives and projects taking place across the member regions of the Assembly of European Regions (AER)! As a biennial award, the MYFER Award offers regions the chance to showcase their … [Read more...]
The Youth Regional Network – First revival anniversary. Highlights from the YRN General Assembly 2024!
The Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly 2024 took place between the 14th and the 17th of March in Zalău, Sălaj County, Romania. Marking the first revival anniversary of the YRN, the event featured numerous engaging activities for young people, study visits, YRN Presidium elections, and a MEET Debate on the Future of Europe. The YRN General Assembly was a great … [Read more...]
The Interreg Europe programme is welcoming seven new countries!
Interreg Europe, one of the most known international cooperation programmes co-funded by the European Union, has now opened its doors to seven new countries: Are you from one of these regions or you wish to build a partnership with one of these regions? Then this is the perfect occasion to join forces and build a solid project partnership! The programme is organising an … [Read more...]
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