There is a great risk in neglecting culture as part of recovery policies. Culture is not a luxury for the few, it contributes to collective wellbeing and human values, as well as to generate jobs and growth. The unprecedented outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard the cultural and creative sector, affecting millions of jobs, in a sector that contributes to 4.2 % of the EU … [Read more...]
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Engendering Equality across Europe’s Regions: addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Politics
On International Women's Day 2022, Bianca Silva shares a wrap-up of an in-depth debate on how to bring about a gender equal Europe, starting in our regions. As part of the 2021 European Week of Regions & Cities, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised a debate on achieving gender equality in politics, bringing together politicians and civil society to share … [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...]
Call for Expression of Interest – Regional Good Practices on Migrant Integration
The Assembly of European Regions within the framework of the project EU-Belong: An Intercultural Approach to Migrant Integration in Europe’s Regions will carry out a preliminary peer review of good practices to collect, analyse and present innovative and successful experiences from European Regions on the topic of the participatory design, implementation and evaluation of … [Read more...]
AER releases statement on Invasion of Ukraine
Ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on 22 February, AER President, Magnus Berntsson and Secretary General, Christian Spahr issued a statement of solidarity with the people of Ukraine on behalf of the Assembly of European Regions. In line with the values of democracy, mutual respect and dialogue that underpin the Statutes of the Assembly of European Regions, the … [Read more...]
Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania” 28-30 March in Tirana
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania”, held on 28-30 of March in Tirana, Albania. The Assembly of European Regions is proud to welcome you to our Conference on the Future of Regional Governance in Albania. Our aim is to bring together regional leaders within Albania and to … [Read more...]
2022 Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings
We are delighted to invite our members to join our AER Spring Bureau, taking place fully online on Thursday, 24 March. We will give an overview presentation of the activities carried out by the AER task forces and other institutional related issues, as well as identify potential key priority topics for political discussion and advocacy action in 2022. Furthermore, we will … [Read more...]
AER Position on Democracy – Call for Amendments
AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on Democracy. The closing date for submitting amendments is 8 March 2022. Amendment proposals can be submitted using the online form below: About this Amending Process This consultation aims to invite all AER members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on … [Read more...]
The Includ-EU Project Launches Its Own Newsletter!
Stay up-to-date with innovative practices on migrants inclusion in Europe, from access to housing, health care and education, by subscribing to the Includ-EU quarterly bulletin! We are glad to share with you the first issue of the Includ-EU newsletter, a project of which we are partners and promoters. Includ-EU aims to contribute to building more inclusive and … [Read more...]
AER Position on Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity – Call for Amendments / Deadline: 8 March
AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position - Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity. Amendment proposals can be submitted using the online form HERE. The closing date for submitting amendments is 8 March. About this Amending Process This consultation aims to invite all AER members to offer their amendment proposals to the … [Read more...]
Partner Search: resilient ecosystems for circular tourism
Are you interested in joining a project within the new Single Market Programme (SMP)? The Chamber of Commerce of Umbria, a key stakeholder of Regione Umbria (member region of AER), is looking for partners to join their new project on COVID-19 recovery through sustainable tourism and SME support. About the project proposal With reference to the SMP call “COVID-19 Recovery … [Read more...]
Call for participants – CoE Study session: Climbing the ladder | Deadline: 20 Feb
The AER is happy to announce a new partnership with the DYPALL Network and the Youth Department of the Council of Europe to host the study session Climbing the ladder – Capacitating youth leaders to facilitate youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. This event will take place from 24 to 30 April 2022 in … [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...]
Partner Search: Town Twinning for Environmental Action
The Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, a member region of AER, is searching for project partners to join their project proposal related to climate and environmental issues in the framework of the Town Twinning Action between Turkey and EU-II Grant Scheme (TTGS-II). Working with the vision of offering a cleaner and more sustainable environment to future generations, it aims to … [Read more...]
Catalonia is calling for partner regions for its Hydrogen Valley!
Our member region Catalonia is looking to partner up with interested regions in renewable hydrogen ecosystems for its Hydrogen Valley. Driving towards the implementation of green hydrogen as the key component of the energy transition, this project is the Catalan regional response to the strategy launched by the European Commission to reduce polluting emissions and strive for a … [Read more...]
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