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Partner Search: resilient ecosystems for circular tourism

10 February, 2022 By Mirthe Vogd

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

8 February, 2022 By Andrés Muñoz Rojo

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

18 January, 2022 By Mirthe Vogd

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

14 January, 2022 By Mirthe Vogd

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!

7 January, 2022 By Bianca Basílio Silva

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...]

MIT’s ‘Innovators Under 35’ Festival returns to Europe — submit your nominations

4 January, 2022 By Justin Sammon

In partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, the prestigious "Innovators Under 35" Festival Europe comes to Gaoth Dobhair in County Donegal (IE) on 19-21 May 2022. What is IU35? Selected by MIT's Technology Review, Innovators Under 35 is an annual list that recognises outstanding young pioneers from across the globe. Each year, brilliant men and women under 35 are … [Read more...]

World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 | Energy Transition – Full Speed Ahead!

20 December, 2021 By Bianca Basílio Silva

We are delighted to announce that our member region, Upper Austria, will again host its long awaited and well-renowned World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) on 5-8 April 2022! Organized by the energy agency of Upper Austria, OÖ Energiesparverband, the WSED is a leading annual conference on energy transition and climate neutrality, with more than 650 participants from over 60 … [Read more...]

‘Better Together’ — How Intercultural integration is making cities and regions more equal and inclusive

16 December, 2021 By Eléonore Debeve

What makes a society sustainable? While shifting to a circular economy and saving the environment are obvious requirements, they do not paint the full picture when it comes to a truly inclusive and equal recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Real social change demands better multicultural awareness and integration among citizens. This is is why a number of goals in the … [Read more...]

Skillnet Training Session II – Making the Most of Direct Grant Funding Programmes

14 December, 2021 By Justin Sammon

"Accessing European funding is often complex. We want to help our nearly 140 members in 30 countries make the best of these possibilities." This is how Christian Spahr, AER Secretary General opened our second webinar on EU funding opportunities for regions, "Unboxing the MFF - Accessing Direct Grant Funding Programmes". The programmes under discussion: Erasmus Plus, … [Read more...]

Eurodyssey’s website launch – Behind the scenes

8 December, 2021 By Bianca Basílio Silva

The new Eurodyssey's website launch marks an important milestone in our programme's journey. It has been a result of three years of close collaboration between our member regions and the AER Secretariat, from meetings to seminars and trainings. Featuring stunning new looks and a better user experience, its new functionalities will significantly improve the day-to-day … [Read more...]

Eurodyssey Youth Programme -Information Session

8 December, 2021 By Eléonore Debeve

Is your region looking for an opportunity to foster young people's transition into the labour market, to provide your youth with as many opportunities as possible and, at the same time, be ambassadors of their own region? Then, the Assembly of European Regions would like to welcome you on 15 December 2021 (10.00 AM, CET), for an exclusive 'Information Session' about its … [Read more...]

AER Activity Report 2021 — ‘Regions Bouncing Back’

8 December, 2021 By Justin Sammon

The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present its annual Activity Report for 2020 - 2021. As Europe looks beyond the Covid-19 pandemic and towards recovery, the theme of this year's report is 'Regions Bouncing Back'. With a fresh new look courtesy of graphic designers, Habile Studio, this year's cover visual shows the evolution of employment figures in Europe over … [Read more...]

Eurodyssey Forum 2021 — Let’s get Youth Moving Again!

8 December, 2021 By Justin Sammon

Over two days on 2 and 3 December, the Eurodyssey Forum took place online for the second year in a row. This was an opportunity for correspondents from Eurodyssey regions to get together and share perspectives on the running of the programme, and chart a course for 2022 and beyond. Check out our highlights below! Despite the second year of the pandemic putting the brakes … [Read more...]

Setting our Political Agenda — the 2021 AER Autumn Bureau Meeting

7 December, 2021 By Gisela Guari Cañada

On 2 December 2021, members of the AER Bureau gathered together online to discuss the work carried out by the Task forces, and decide on our political priorities for 2022. But what does the AER Bureau do, you ask? The role of the AER Bureau is to act as the primary political voice of the AER. From democracy and citizens participation, to sustainable transport and tourism, … [Read more...]

Includ-EU and the Agenda 2030- Two Days of Exchange at the Heart of Europe

26 November, 2021 By Anna Comacchio

On 28-29 October, the INCLUD-EU Project held its Second Regional Workshop in a series of 5 thematic sessions facilitating knowledge sharing and discussing the design of Includ-EU pilot projects, as well as other integration policies and projects carried out across Europe.  The Workshop happened in a hybrid format within the framework of the Agenda 2030 Conference, which … [Read more...]

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