There is no European democracy without regions. This is the core message of the AER 40th Anniversary Debate, hosted by AER President Lukas Mandl on 9 December 2025, which will gather regional and institutional representatives from across Europe at the Lower Austrian Liaison Office in Brussels. For forty years, AER has highlighted the role of regions in anchoring European … [Read more...]
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Dialogue on Cohesion Policy Post-2027: Bridging Regions & the European Parliament
🏛️ AER Autumn Bureau Meeting 📅 10 December 2025 | 🕘 09:20 – 10:20 Shaping the Post-2027 Cohesion Policy Framework Cohesion Policy is one of the European Union’s most important instruments for strengthening economic, social, and territorial cohesion, fostering development, and reducing inequalities between regions. As discussions begin for the 2028–2034 … [Read more...]
“No Services, No Stay: Turning Access Into a Right” – AER Bureau debate
Official Launch of the AER Task Force on Access to Services📅 10 December 2025 | 🏛️ AER Autumn Bureau Meeting Building a Europe Where Everyone Has Access to Essential Services Access to quality essential services—education, healthcare, housing, transport, digital connectivity—is a cornerstone of well-being and equality. Yet, across Europe, many citizens in rural, … [Read more...]
Highlights of the 2025 Eurodyssey Forum and its 40th Anniversary | 1-3 October 2025 | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
From 1 to 3 October 2025, over 100 participants from 18 regions across Europe gathered in Barcelona, Catalonia, for the Eurodyssey Forum and 40th Anniversary celebration - a milestone edition devoted to exploring how youth mobility strengthens regional competitiveness and fosters innovation across Europe. The Forum opened with welcoming remarks from Francesc Castellana … [Read more...]
Policy Briefing | MFF 2028 – 2034: Regional Development at Stake
The European Commission’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, worth €1.98 trillion (1.26% EU GNI), introduces National Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) as the main delivery mechanism for EU funds, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Cohesion Fund (CF), Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and other instruments. While the … [Read more...]
Join the new AER Task Force on Access to Services!
About the Task Force Building upon the AER Political Priorities for 2025-2030, members of the AER Political Bureau during the Spring meeting in Maribor (June 2025) decided to establish a new Task Force on Access to Services, which will run from 2025 to 2027. This Task Force seeks to improve the design and delivery of essential services across all European regions, … [Read more...]
NEW PUBLICATION – Building Inclusive Regions: The EU-Belong Model for Intercultural Integration
How can regions across Europe effectively support the inclusion of migrants and refugees, while taking into account local diversity, needs, and capacities? This is the challenge the EU-Belong project set out to address. The outcome is an innovative and adaptable model that supports regions in embedding intercultural principles into local governance, helping to build stronger … [Read more...]
A Multiannual Financial Framework That Works for All Regions
A call for an EU budget that works for every territory, every community, every citizen, by the AER Bureau rapporteur on the MFF negotiations, Jan Klopman (Flevoland, NL) In response to the European Commission’s proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 –“An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe”– the Assembly of European Regions are calling for … [Read more...]
AER Activity Report 2024 – Place-Based and International: How Regions Drive Innovation
The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present its annual Activity Report for 2024. The theme of this year's report is 'How Regions Drive Innovation - Place-Based and International'. Throughout 2024, AER regions showcased how their grassroots expertise plays a vital role in sparking and sustaining sustainable innovation across sectors, driving business growth and … [Read more...]
Highlights of the AER 40th Anniversary & General Assembly 2025 | Maribor Innovation Forum
From 17 to 19 June, more than 150 representatives of European regions gathered in Maribor, Eastern Slovenia, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). The anniversary was an opportunity to reflect upon the achievements of 40 years of interregional cooperation. It was also a source of inspiration for discussions of the 2025 General Assembly, … [Read more...]
The 2025-2030 AER Political Priorities
Working for the European Regions of 2030 Every five years, the Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions sets the political voice underpinning the AER's priorities as a pan-European and independent network. At the Spring Bureau meeting that took place in Maribor, Slovenia, on 18 June 2025, members agreed on the direction of the AER for the upcoming five years. The … [Read more...]
Advocacy in Action: Insights from the Workshop on Youth Participation (YRN GA 2025)
[article written by Mathilde Colarte, Chair of the YRN Thematic Committee on Youth Participation & Governance] At this year’s Youth Regional Network General Assembly, we didn’t just talk about advocacy:we practiced it! During the workshop on “How to Advocate Efficiently”, participants cametogether to explore how to turn ideas into impact. And what an energizing … [Read more...]
The Future of Agriculture: the role of European Regions
Towards the European agriculture of the future The resilience of European agri-food supply chains, the impact of climate change and digital innovation on new agricultural models, and the generational renewal and well-being of farmers are only a few of the issues shaping the present and future of European agriculture. As illustrated in its position paper and demonstrated … [Read more...]
Youth Regional Network General Assembly 2025: Changing the Present to Shape the Future
The Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly took place in Brussels on 3-4 April 2025, bringing together young leaders and activists from across Europe for two days of cultural exchange, capacity building, and democratic participation. The event kicked off on Thursday with a flavorful cultural potluck, where participants shared traditional dishes from their regions, … [Read more...]
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...]
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