The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN in 2015 has always been of great importance. From Poverty to Education through Health and Climate Action, and many more areas, the SDGs offer a broad range of activities needed to improve societal and environmental issues. However, recently, life has taken an unusual turn and the achievement of the SDG … [Read more...]
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Connectivity & Infrastructure in Europe
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Spring Committee Plenaries of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in Covasna were cancelled. The Committee Plenaries provide an opportunity for our member regions to come together, exchange ideas and best experiences and promote further interregional cooperation. Committee 1, headed by Kenneth Backgard (Norrbotten, SE) focusses on … [Read more...]
Spring Digest: Funding opportunities for EU and non-EU member regions
Looking for funding for your projects? Here are some opportunities you could be interested in! The AER Project Unit has prepared a selection of calls for proposals on the following subjects: Cohesion Policy, energy, climate action, civil society, citizen’s rights, youth and social economy. If you require any further information, are looking for partners, or planning to … [Read more...]
Roadmap For Recovery: Paving the way towards a more resilient, sustainable and fair Europe after COVID-19.
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a catastrophic crisis with dramatic effects on our society. The European Union had to come up with a strong response reflecting determination, unity and solidarity; the roadmap for recovery. The roadmap for recovery is the result of the collaboration of the European Council, the Commission and the European Central Bank. It aims to … [Read more...]
Call for Third Parties: Join Together for Cohesion
The consortium of the project “Together for Cohesion: Let’s rEUnite!” is seeking third parties willing to embark on a very stimulating communication campaign focused on projects and activities implemented in the framework of EU cohesion policy. Through this call for third parties, we want to identify local or regional authorities, private companies, NGOs, and other stakeholders … [Read more...]
International Conference on Entrepreneurship Education: The last Together4Cohesion local event in Varaždin
Together for Cohesion is moving ahead with the organization of the local events in its flagship regions! After the Splendid Ball and the International Conference on ESI Funds, Varaždin County draws the curtains with its third and final appointment in the Cohesion Calendar. Entrepreneurship is fundamental to trigger the economic potential of regions and local authorities, and … [Read more...]
Eurodyssey response to COVID-19!
Following the decision 13/03/2020 of suspending temporarily Eurodyssey due to the COVID-19 emergency, a Eurodyssey monitoring group was immediately established to respond to the crisis and coordinate joint actions to protect the Eurodyssey trainees in mobility. Joint actions, joint solutions! As it is already well-known, Eurodyssey has proved once again to be a … [Read more...]
Meeting with Commissioner Ferreira
AER President Magnus Berntsson met with European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms this afternoon to discuss the forthcoming EU Budget - the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021 - 2027. The discussion centred around the future of European cohesion funding, the new Recovery Fund to deal with the knock-on implications of COVID-19 as well as the future of the Just Transition … [Read more...]
Cohesion Alliance: Press Release – 27 April 2020
Deal on EU budget and Recovery Fund is needed by June or delay will put citizens' safety and cohesion in Europe at risk Following the video conference of the members of the European Council on 23 April the Cohesion Alliance – an EU-wide alliance calling for a stronger cohesion policy after 2020 – calls for cohesion policy to remain a priority amid talks about the Covid-19 … [Read more...]
Communication of European Funds using Social Media: Lessons from Together4Cohesion Training Session in Trentino
Keen to know about how to better communicate the actions undertaken with EU funds in social media? We have something interesting for you! Read the article to know what are the lessons from the dedicated training organized in Trentino within the project Together for Cohesion: Let’s rEUnite! Stakeholders are major actors in the implementation of Cohesion policy … [Read more...]
“Learning from Lockdown: Opportunity to reflect on climate change”
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is having an impact not only on health systems, global travel and work patterns, but also on our environment. This week it was announced that the COP26 climate summit, hosted by the UK in partnership with Italy, due to take place in Glasgow in November 2020, would need to be postponed until 2021. Holding an inclusive and ambitious COP this coming … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Cohesion for Citizens of the European Union: Together4Cohesion’s Event in Timiș
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...]
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...]
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