150 participants from more than 50 regions in wider Europe attended the AER Summer Symposium 2023 in Barcelona, gathering for a three-day event of debates, networking and exchanges of best practices. The Summer Symposium culminated in the election of Albert Castellanos, Secretary for Enterprise and Competitivity of the Generalitat of Catalonia as new AER President. All … [Read more...]
[PARTNER SEARCH] – Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs)
Are You The Next Innlandet Partner? The Innlandet Region, home to several champions within the bio-economy sector and Norway’s cleanest industry, is looking to partner up with regions to create a strong innovation ecosystem across Europe in the field of bio-based circular economy, i.e. mainland industry driven by circular and sustainable solutions and the creation of green … [Read more...]
#HotlineCohesion – Coal:Not Cool! But We Need A Just Transition (Fund).
Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy. The Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a unique fund within the EU's cohesion policy that provides targeted support, both geographically and thematically, to regions that are most affected by the green transition. Compared to other … [Read more...]
#HotlineCohesion – “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: Retaining Talents and Igniting Innovation in Europe”
Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy. FACILITATING GREAT IDEAS. The European exchange programme for Entrepreneurs, aka "Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs," plays a crucial role in retaining talented individuals within European regions. By offering a unique … [Read more...]
EU-Belong: Diversity for Better Inclusion is a Shared Responsibility
On Tuesday 28th March, the EU Committee of the Regions was the setting for an exchange among public authorities and other stakeholders on the topic of migrants’ inclusion. In particular, the development of multi-level strategies promoting diversity as the backbone of thriving societies was showcased. The intercultural approach and its development within the EU-Belong project … [Read more...]
#HotlineCohesion – Get back on track with ALMA!
Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy. Opportunities for youth employment and green transition offered by Cohesion Policy require appropriate visibility, especially amongst the youth. Widespread information makes sure that opportunities reach their target, and … [Read more...]
#HotlineCohesion: Call from Interreg Europe – Sharing Solutions for Better Regional Policies
Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy. Are you looking to team up with similar regions across Europe as a way to boost the development of your own region? The next Interreg Europe call, open from 15 March to 9 June 2023, could be the answer you are looking … [Read more...]
#HotlineCohesion: Cohesion Policy for a Young and Green Future
Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy. The many opportunities for youth employment and green transition offered by Cohesion Policy require appropriate visibility, especially amongst the youth. Widespread information makes sure that opportunities reach their … [Read more...]
[Partner Search] Erasmus+ VET & Learning Mobility Grants
Is your region or are organisations in your region looking to upscale exchanges and mobility schemes to foster upskilling, employability prospects and internationalisation? The Public Service of Employment of Catalonia (SOC) is looking to establish reciprocity-based, long-term cooperation schemes, as well as explore other cooperation agreements, with the aim to send and … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss The Projects Info-Stand On 14 October!
You have a project idea? You are trying to build a consortium? Or you have no clue where to begin with EU projects? Come and see us at the Projects Info-stand on 14 October 2022 during the AER General Assembly in Brussels. More info about the event right here! Let's meet on 14 October! The Project Unit is very much looking forward to meeting you in person on the occasion … [Read more...]
Let’s Get DIGITAL!
Mapping direct funding opportunities to advance the digital transition in schools and public administrations in Europe. In line with one of the European Commission's main priorities for the decade, namely "A Europe fit for the Digital Age", the NextGenerationEU and the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2017), the AER promotes its regions' digitalisation and exchange of … [Read more...]
How will an Intercultural Approach to Migrant Integration help Europe’s Regions- The EU-BELONG Project takes off!
On 23-24 February, the Assembly of European Regions, together with 14 partners from 8 countries, kicked off EU-Belong, an ambitious project selected among 300 proposals, of which only 10% were approved by DG Home in its 2020 AMIF call: transnational actions on asylum, migration and integration. We are proud of this great achievement and conscious of the great responsibility … [Read more...]
Connecting Europe Facility – Digital Programme: new calls & info day
The Commission has launched the first calls for proposals under the digital part of the Connecting Europe Facility programme after recently adopting the first Work Programme, which defines the scope and objectives of the EU-supported actions needed to improve Europe's digital connectivity infrastructures for 3 years. With the launch of the new calls, an Info Day will be held on … [Read more...]
Skillnet Training Session II – Making the Most of Direct Grant Funding Programmes
"Accessing European funding is often complex. We want to help our nearly 140 members in 30 countries make the best of these possibilities." This is how Christian Spahr, AER Secretary General opened our second webinar on EU funding opportunities for regions, "Unboxing the MFF - Accessing Direct Grant Funding Programmes". The programmes under discussion: Erasmus Plus, … [Read more...]
The New Guide on EU Funding for Tourism is Out!
Is Tourism, - be it cultural, rural, sustainable, or all of the above - on your region’s list of priorities? If the answer is yes, then this brief article may be the starting point for a great journey, destination EU projects funding opportunities! The online guide recently published by DG Grow (Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) highlights the wide range … [Read more...]