Timișoara, the regional capital of Timiș County, recently hosted the 4th Residential Peer Learning Event of the SALAM- Sustainable Access to the Labour Market (Interreg Europe) project, bringing together European partners and local stakeholders to exchange experiences and good practices on migrant integration and social inclusion As a follow-up to the EU-BELONG project, and … [Read more...]
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AER Brings Regional Priorities on Migration and Inclusion to Commissioner Brunner
Brussels, 3 February 2026 – Representatives of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met with Commissioner Magnus Brunner, responsible for Migration, to underline the essential role of regions in the design and implementation of EU migration and inclusion policies, particularly in the context of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The AER delegation, … [Read more...]
Shaping Europe’s Agricultural Future: AER Meets Commissioner Hansen
On 2 February in Brussels, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) took a strong and united message to the European Commission: Europe’s future agricultural and rural policies must be shaped with regions, not for them. AER President Lukas Mandl, Vice President for Agriculture Harold Zoet, and Jan Klopman, Bureau rapporteur on the MFF, met with European Commissioner for … [Read more...]
Beyond 2027: The Future of Cohesion Policy in the next EU budget
On 20 January 2026, the future of Cohesion Policy within the next EU long-term budget was at the centre of a high-level dialogue between AER President Lukas Mandl, CoR President Kata Tüttő, and prominent Members of the European Parliament committed to defending subsidiarity, multi-level governance, and the place-based approach beyond 2027. AER and CoR reaffirm the shared … [Read more...]
Highlights of the AER Autumn Events 2025
The nexus between the right to stay, territorial development and Cohesion Policy was at the core of AER Autumn Events 2025. On 9 and 10 December, regional representatives from across Europe met in Brussels to address key challenges, from the ongoing negotiations on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework to ensuring accessible and effective public services at a regional … [Read more...]
The Political Bureau adopts the updated position on Cohesion Policy post-2027
10 December — During the meeting of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) Political Bureau, its members formally adopted the updated AER Position Paper on Cohesion Policy post‑2027. Cohesion Policy remains a cornerstone of the European Union’s commitment to economic, social, and territorial convergence. It strengthens the Single Market, drives sustainable growth, and … [Read more...]
AER 40th Anniversary Debate: Regional Democracy in Action—the Future of Interregional Cooperation
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...]
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...]
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