The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is committed to the cultural development of all our member regions. Culture, and cultural diversity are key elements of regional sustainability, and language is a fundamental element of Europe’s shared cultural heritage. Read the full AER statement on the occasion of the European Day of Languages by AER President, Albert Castellanos … [Read more...]
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Join AER at the #EURegionsWeek 2023
The #EURegionsWeek, the largest event about Cohesion Policy in Brussels, is coming back from 9 to 12 October 2023. The #EURegionsWeek in a nutshell The European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) is an opportunity to generate and circulate ideas about the present and future of regions in Europe. Counting on a wide participation from policy stakeholders, … [Read more...]
Regional Innovation Valleys — join AER to put regional priorities on the EU Innovation Agenda
AER calls on members to strengthen regional perspectives on EU innovation policy, and build partnerships for future funding opportunities The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), to strengthen and advance European innovation ecosystems. Under the New European Innovation Agenda, RIVs will aim … [Read more...]
The Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities takes place in Kryvyi Rih
Polish and Ukrainian cities, with the participation of the AER, held a Forum in Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine) regarding ongoing cooperation and post-war support. The largest industrial centre of Ukraine – Kryvyi Rih city – hosted the Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities in cooperation with the Association of Polish Cities, the Union of Polish Metropolises and the Assembly of European … [Read more...]
AER Ukraine Focus Group—Regional Partners for Reconstruction
AER's unique community of regional stakeholders is focusing minds to support Ukraine's recovery AER's Focus Group on Ukraine has continued work in earnest in the three months since its first meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Romania in late March. At the second meeting in Barcelona on 28 June, co-organised with the Government of Catalonia, the Focus Group was proud to welcome … [Read more...]
2022 Summer Academy wins European Citizens’ Prize
The 2022 AER Summer Academy is one of two Irish projects selected as winners of the prestigious ‘European Citizens’ Prize’ for 2023. Awarded every year by the European Parliament, the European Citizens’ Prize goes to projects “organised by people or organisations that encourage mutual understanding and closer integration between people in the EU, cross-border … [Read more...]
Wrap-up: Highlights from AER 2023 Summer Symposium | General Assembly, Bureau Meeting and YOUTHopia Transnational Event
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...]
EU-Belong Conference in Gdańsk: addressing the housing crisis
The EU- Belong conference that took place in Gdańsk from 14 - 15 June 2023 gathered several stakeholders and civil servants from Poland and various countries in Europe. The aim was to exchange good practices on housing policies as a key component for intercultural societies, as well as understanding current challenges faced by the region of … [Read more...]
AER Activity Report 2022 — ‘Regions for the Next Generation’ is out now!
The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present our annual Activity Report for 2021 - 2022. As 2022 was the designated the European Year of Youth by the European Commission, the theme of this year's report is fittingly titled 'Regions for the Next Generation'. In keeping with this theme, Habile Studio's cover visual shows the tertiary education rate among young people … [Read more...]
Join our new AER Task Forces!
AER Task Force on Cohesion Policy The discussion about the future of the EU's cohesion policy is gaining momentum. In just a few years, the European Commission will unveil its proposals for the next EU programming period. Key institutional actors and stakeholders are already thinking about how cohesion policy has worked in the past and present, and they're exploring ways to … [Read more...]
Empowering Youth Through Cohesion – Dive into YOUTHopia Virtual Exhibition
The Future Fairs, the flagship events of YOUTHopia campaign, bring together young individuals in each of the five regions partners of the DG-Regio funded project, bearing the same name. These fairs serve as platforms for beneficiaries of Cohesion Policy to share their stories, inspire the next generation, and foster personal and professional networks. By organizing the fairs … [Read more...]
Open Call for Young Participants -Be part of the YOUTHopia Workshop: Unboxing EU Cohesion Policy
27 July - 3 August - 10 August (3-5 pm CET) Hear hear young people! If you are either from a youth organisation, a young regional representative from our Youth Regional Network (YRN), or just a young enthusiast curious about EU and regional policy and politics, then mark your calendar! AER’s YOUTHopia project is on a mission to uncover all you need to know about the … [Read more...]
PEACE TWENTY-FIVE: The role of “everyday peacemakers” in nurturing peace and reconciliation in Ireland and across Europe
On the 7th of June, the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) and the Irish College of Leuven organised a study trip in Messines, Flanders, to commemorate the fallen Irish soldiers in the Flanders fields, during World War I. The following day opening the Conference, AER’s Vice-President for Interregional and Global Cooperation Jean-Luc Vanraes, originally from Ypres, … [Read more...]
AER is hiring a Financial and Administrative Manager! (deadline EXTENDED: 30 July 2023)
Do you have a strong background in financial management? Do you enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to a team? And do you have work experience e.g., in an association, with EU-funded projects, in a small company or an international environment? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Financial and Administrative Manager (full-time, 39 … [Read more...]
Bureau Debate – Next Generation Skills: Regions shaping the Future of Work
Barcelona, Catalonia - 29 June 2023 10.00 - 12.00 The Fourth Industrial Revolution along with the digital transformation driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the demographic change and the digital and green transition, are profoundly changing the nature of work, leading to new ways of working and creating new jobs. Maximising the opportunities these trends offer will … [Read more...]
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