The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) published three calls for proposals under the EU4Health 2022 Annual Work Programme on: diabetes and cardiovascular diseasescancer and non-communicable diseasescancer training programmes The actions will support Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission The deadline of these calls is 21 February … [Read more...]
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Connecting Europe Facility: New call open
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) launched a grant call under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) on 13 September 2022. The call for proposals makes EUR 5.12 billion available for projects targeting new upgraded and improved European transport infrastructure. The deadline for this call is 18 January 2023. Projects funded … [Read more...]
2022 AER General Assembly–online registrations close Monday, 10 October!
The Assembly of European Regions has announced the date and venue for its biggest statutory event, the annual General Assembly. The General Assembly is the highest authority of AER and convenes representatives of all its full members across Europe. The 2022 General Assembly will take place in Brussels, Belgium and online on 14 October, and AER is proud to announce it will be … [Read more...]
Eurodyssey Forum 2022: Bouncing back on the European Year of Youth
The Eurodyssey Forum is back! This year’s edition will be a fully in-person event and will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, from the 7th to the 9th of November. The Forum will be hosted by the Union of Cyprus Municipalities and the Department of Labour of the Republic of Cyprus. An opportunity not to be missed! *Registrations are open until the 30th of September on a … [Read more...]
Let’s Get DIGITAL!
Mapping direct funding opportunities to advance the digital transition in schools and public administrations in Europe. In line with one of the European Commission's main priorities for the decade, namely "A Europe fit for the Digital Age", the NextGenerationEU and the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2017), the AER promotes its regions' digitalisation and exchange of … [Read more...]
Interview with Aud Hove, Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy
How exchanging experiences with other regions leverages knowledge and the ability to create impact: the Chair of the newly created working group on the bioeconomy & skills, Aud Hove, Innlandet (NO), shares about her motivation for setting up a working group within the AER network. Can you please introduce yourself? My name is Aud Hove, I serve as the deputy county … [Read more...]
AER’s Regions stand with Ukraine – European solidarity in action
Last February, Ukraine suffered the full force of Russian aggression. Russia's military invasion of the country marked the beginning of an escalation of violence that has led to thousands of Ukrainians losing their lives, millions more becoming refugees, and has thrown Europe into a military conflict on a scale not seen in decades. In the six months since the invasion, … [Read more...]
SOLD OUT: 2022 AER Summer Academy, County Donegal, Ireland
Co-hosted by Donegal County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Campus in Letterkenny, and the Gteic Gaoth Dobhair, “The AER Summer Academy—a Europe for the Next Generation” will bring together more than 100 politicians, youth delegates and civil society activists from across Europe for a week of debate on how to shape a more … [Read more...]
Call for Nominations – AER Bureau Members 2022-2024
What? Per AER Statute and Procedures, ratification of the members of the Bureau will occur at the General Assembly in Brussels (BE) on 14 October 2022. We are inviting AER members to nominate four representatives per country represented within the AER (two Bureau members plus two substitutes) by completing the online nomination form available here. The nominations … [Read more...]
AER Position on Jobs, Growth & Investment – Call for Amendments
AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on Jobs, Growth & Investment. The closing date for submitting amendments is 14 November 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 … [Read more...]
[CLOSED] We’re hiring a Communications & Events Manager!
We are looking for a colleague to build on a renewed brand identity and to continue innovating our communications, taking AER to the next level. Are you our next colleague? We need someone who is creative, results-oriented and driven. In this position, you will be expected to constantly strive to improve AER's visibility, recognition and image, to use your insights in a … [Read more...]
Summer Academy Bureau Debate – Recovering together: youth policy in Europe
According to the OECD, the COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the education, employment, mental health and disposable income of youth all across Europe, most notably due to public health restrictions. As this report from the European Parliament show, lower and unequal access to education and training, higher unemployment and a reversal of many positive social and economic … [Read more...]
How To Foster An Intercultural Approach To Education & Training- Highlights From Includ-EU Webinar
On 24 May 2022, AER organised, within the framework of the Includ-EU project and in cooperation with IOM (International Organisation for Migration), the 5th and last webinar on the series that looked into the 4 areas tackled by the Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion (2021-2027), namely Education and Training, Employment, Access to Health, and adequate and affordable … [Read more...]
AER working groups: it’s simple
The long-awaited guide for members willing to set up a new working group is finally there! Working groups are for all AER members All AER members can participate in working groups. Any AER member can submit a proposal for setting up a working group on a new topic. It is possible to contribute to the work by: Sharing needs and topics your region would be interested … [Read more...]
Bioeconomy & skills: first meeting of working group
On 22 June 2022, the AER working group on the bioeconomy and skills held its first meeting to define priorities and develop activities for the coming months Getting to know each other The working group aims to be a space for targetted experience sharing, finding resources and strategic intelligence, as well as developing initiatives and projects. For this to be possible … [Read more...]