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Join our Campfire Event on AER’s EU Projects & Funding Services

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The Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 provides wide opportunities for funding addressed to the regions and their stakeholders, which is boosted by a unique instrument as the NextGenerationEU. The AER is following closely this process by providing to members regions ad-hoc services as the ongoing series of webinars on “Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework” and … [Read more...]

Join our Bureau Debate on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity — the Road to Recovery and the Green Transition

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Want to join online?* ***UPDATE*** — we are delighted to announce that completing our panel will be Mr Ciarán Cuffe, Member of the European Parliament’s Committees on Transport and Tourism and Industry, Research and Energy! According to the European Parliament, transport accounts for 30% of the EU's total emissions. If we are to keep global temperatures below 1.5C and … [Read more...]

Agenda 2030 Conference: Transforming Regions, Changing the World

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On 28-29 October, the Assembly of European Regions held our long-awaited Agenda 2030 Conference in Strasbourg, in partnership with Region Grand Est and the City of Strasbourg. Against the backdrop of the hugely consequential COP26 Conference in Glasgow and the IPCC's recent "Code red" report on global emissions, 'Transforming Regions, Changing the World' came at a crucial … [Read more...]

Autumn Digest 2021: Funding Opportunities for EU and Non-EU Member Regions

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Are you in pursuit of some new EU project funding opportunities? Here are some openings worth looking into! In line with the new Multiannual Financial Framework programme 2021-2027 which aims for more inclusivity and to support green and digital transitions, the AER Project Unit has mapped EU funding opportunities and calls for project proposals that are linked to green … [Read more...]

Regional Business Forum in Novi Sad, 25th of November, 2021

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On the 25th of November, the Regional Business Forum (RBF) in Novi Sad will be taking place again. This time, it will be held in the form of a hybrid event. Participants are most welcome to join us online and in Novi Sad, Vojvodina on 25 November 2021, with special B2B 1-on-1 online session possibilities until 10 December, 2021. The Regional Business Forum is an annual … [Read more...]

2021 Eurodyssey call for elections: Steering Committee Chair and Members

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At the 2021 Eurodyssey Assembly, which will take place online and in Brussels (BE) on 2 December 2021, the incumbent Steering Committee members and President are expected to be re-elected. However, there is a vacancy available to be filled by a new member region! When? The elections will be celebrated on the 2nd of December within the 2021 AER Eurodyssey Forum. … [Read more...]

Y-FED: AER Poll Finds Young People are Optimistic About the Future but Lacking Awareness on the CoFoE

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Under the scope of the European Project, ‘Y-FED: Europe is what we make of it’, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) ran a poll gathering data on citizens’ expectations and priorities on the future of Europe, with a focus on young people. The results were presented at the Y-FED Final Conference in Brussels and announced in our press release, which can be read … [Read more...]

Knowledge Transfer for Integrated Care – Sharing the Results with the International Healthcare Community

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After almost a year of knowledge exchange and capacity-building support to healthcare authorities willing to adopt or scale-up integrated care, the AER and the project partners were eager to share the experience and the results of the SCIROCCO Exchange Knowledge Transfer Programme with a great variety of international healthcare professionals and practitioners. The SCIROCCO … [Read more...]

New AER survey sheds light on expectations of citizens, trust in governments, and gender equality

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What are the priorities for citizens as Europe recovers from the pandemic? How much do they trust European, national and regional governments to solve the issues that matter to them? How many have heard of the Conference on the Future of Europe? These were some of the questions the AER put to 6,291 EU citizens as part of a survey across six countries, representing … [Read more...]

AER Position on Climate – Call For Amendments

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AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on Climate. Amendment proposals can be submitted using the online form HERE. The closing date for submitting amendments is 8 November. About this Amending Process This consultation aims to invite all AER members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on … [Read more...]

Technical Vocational Education & Training and Civic Participation

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Civic participation is a process in which people take collective action to address issues of public concern and can adopt many forms: from individual volunteering, community engagement efforts and organisational involvement to governmental support. With regard to governments, effectively engaging with stakeholders translates into better services, source ideas and knowledge, … [Read more...]

Register Now: AER General Assembly & Agenda 2030 Conference

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Joining the AER GA & SDG Conference online? AER General Assembly The General Assembly is organised in tandem with the Agenda 2030 Conference, hosted by the Region of Grand Est (France). The General Assembly will take place on 28 October from 10:15 to 12:30 CET online and on-site at Maison de la Région, 1 place Adrien Zeller, F 67000, … [Read more...]

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