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AER’s Youth Regional Network is back! Highlights from the YRN General Assembly 2023

20 March, 2023 By Lorène Weber

It's official: AER's Youth Regional Network is back! After a couple of years of YRN inactivity, the Assembly of European Regions started a revival process after the Summer Academy 2022, building from the feedback and willingness to be involved from the event's youth delegates, and from our members' eagerness to see the YRN coming back. A successful YRN General … [Read more...]

#HotlineCohesion: EUTeens4Green – Youth Ways for a Just Transition

15 March, 2023 By Anna Comacchio

Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy.  HOW TO MITIGATE THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE TRANSITION It is no secret that the very needed green transition will lead to profound changes in the labour market - ‘new jobs will be created, while some jobs will be … [Read more...]

#HotlineCohesion: The IVY League of Volunteering

10 March, 2023 By Anna Comacchio

Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy.  The IVY League of Volunteering Borders are theoretical, cooperation is practical. This is the spirit of The Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY), an initiative funded by Cohesion Policy that connects the values of … [Read more...]

10 years of Eurodyssey- Discover the stories of Cinta, trainee in 2022, and her tutor Gaëlle, trainee in 2012 

2 March, 2023 By Erik Hayes

The Eurodyssey programme has benefited many young people since 1985, not only by providing quality traineeship opportunities, but also by creating a supportive environment and fostering sense of belonging, where young people are empowered and supported.  Our two interviewees, Gaëlle and Cinta, represent Eurodyssey’s past and present, and their testimonies are … [Read more...]

#HotlineCohesion: Call from Interreg Europe – Sharing Solutions for Better Regional Policies

28 February, 2023 By Anna Comacchio

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...]

AER Focus Group on Ukraine – tell us how your region can support!

24 February, 2023 By Justin Sammon

AER Focus Group coordinates support for Ukraine On the one year anniversary of Russia's unprovoked war of aggression against of Ukraine, the Assembly of European Regions is bringing our members together to coordinate support towards our twelve Ukrainian members. On 7 February, the AER's Executive Board adopted a proposal to create a dedicated Ukraine Focus Group, for … [Read more...]

#HotlineCohesion: Youth4Regions, the programme for young journalists – Make Europe, do journalism.

22 February, 2023 By Barbara Polin

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...]

​​#HotlineCohesion: Cohesion Policy for a Young and Green Future

15 February, 2023 By Anna Comacchio

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...]

AER is looking for a Communications & Events intern (Erasmus+) – (CLOSED)

7 February, 2023 By Barbara Polin

The Assembly of European Regions is looking for a Communications and Events intern to join the Brussels team in Spring 2023 for at least 3 months. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Deadline: 15.03.2023 COB. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. This is the position for you if:   What are you going to do? AER is happy to offer you the … [Read more...]

AER stands with Ukraine

Russia's aggression against Ukraine tears innocent lives, violates international law and shatters global security. In the wake of this merciless brutality, the AER stands with Ukraine and its Ukrainian members. The future is (more) Europe and Ukraine is part of it. With its brutal and unjustified aggression, Russia placed itself out the international society and refused … [Read more...]

AER welcomes the European Year of Skills

2023 is the European Year of Skills The Assembly of European Regions welcomes the European Year of Skills. For AER, "skill" is not only the technical ability to execute a task, but also the competence of recognising, appraising and sharing different expertises. During the European Year of Skills, AER is going to implement several initiatives focusing on skills and … [Read more...]

“Get out of your comfort zone and join Eurodyssey”- How Eurodyssey traineeships benefit young people, hosting organisations and regions

11 January, 2023 By Erik Hayes

AER's youth mobility exchange programme, Eurodyssey, involves around 300 young trainees per year. It gives young people the opportunity to undertake an internship of three to seven months in another European member region.   The benefits of enrolling in Eurodyssey are concrete and visible. The testimonials of former trainees and regional correspondents prove that Eurodyssey … [Read more...]

Wrap-up: Highlights of the AER Autumn Bureau 2022

15 December, 2022 By Barbara Polin

On 6 and 7 December 2022, AER convened its Autumn Bureau at the Abruzzo EU Regional Office in partnership with the Autonomous Government of Sardinia. It was an opportunity to highlight the 2022 achievements and discuss AER political priorities for 2023. On 6 December, the AER Autumn Bureau opened with a welcome reception celebrating the tradition and heritage of Abruzzo and … [Read more...]

NEW AER Taskforces 2023-2025 set for launch

13 December, 2022 By Gisela Guari Cañada

During the 2022 Autumn Bureau Meeting, the AER members decided to establish two new Taskforces which will address the political priorities of the Bureau for the period of 2023-2025. Taskforce on Active Citizenship Why? The year 2022 has been key in setting a precedent for strengthening our democracies by enabling new participatory processes and putting citizens’ … [Read more...]

[CLOSED] CALL for Web Developer and Designer for EU-Belong Project

1 December, 2022 By Anna Comacchio

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is looking to engage a web developer experienced in graphic development to build a website section in the current AER website that should serve as an online repository for all project’s resources and tools.   Check out the Terms of Reference below and apply with your ideas before the 4th of January! Interested parties are … [Read more...]

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