AER and the Youth Regional Network (YRN) are proud to be partners of the EU-funded project "European Youth Together - Road to the Future", aimed at empowering young people to participate in European democracy leading up to the 2019 European Parliament elections and beyond. This project has a rich calendar of events and activities, both international and local, that will … [Read more...]
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New rules, new roles for governments in a Sharing Economy
The Sharing Economy is disrupting not only transports and tourism, it may soon drastically change the way we envision public services, raising new questions for policymakers. On 4 December 2018 the "The Sharing Economy: Reshaping the way we do business" event, co-organised by AER, Brussels Capital and Catalonia brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics and … [Read more...]
Call for regional and local experiences in implementing Agenda 2030
In September 2018 the AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change exchanged regional experiences on the use of the Sustainable Development Goals as a policy framework. A global movement Since its inception in 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Agenda (Agenda 2030), calls on governments, businesses and citizens to collectively mobilize to end all forms of poverty, fight … [Read more...]
AER discusses food sustainability and governance in the digital age
On the occasion of the elaboration of the AER Committee 1 work programme for 2018-2019, members decided to develop activities around quality food, short supply chains and sustainable development. In parallel, on the occasion of the Spring Bureau, members decided to initiate a Task Force on Food to develop policy messages on food for advocacy. The approach of the Task Force was … [Read more...]
Inspiring debates at the YRN Autumn Plenary in Cascais 2018!
From 16 to 18 November 2018, the YRN had the great pleasure to celebrate its Autumn Plenary Meeting in the framework of the 2018 Cascais: European Youth Capital. The event brought together young representatives from various regional youth councils and parliaments in Europe to discuss hot topics at the top of the EU Agenda in the beautiful municipality of Cascais (PO). The … [Read more...]
Bring your talents to Road to the Future as external evaluator
The project European Youth Together – Road to the Future is looking to contract an external evaluator. Given the importance of this project’s aims, the consortium is especially committed to quality, transparency and accountability. The external evaluator will be key in ensuring these commitments are respected and that the project team and interested parties take away valuable … [Read more...]
Bureau Meeting in Gelderland: highlights and takeaways
Bureau members discuss about migration, diversity and inclusion and adopt AER Manifesto on European Elections 2019 and positions on future cohesion policy and social innovation A Regional Debate: Migration, Diversity and Integration At AER’s Bureau Meeting on 22 November, regional leaders from across our membership discussed interrelated challenges facing regions in … [Read more...]
We’re hiring a Member Relations Coordinator! (closed)
Interested in managing members for the largest interregional network in Europe? We are looking for a colleague to help us with the management of the network, accompany our member regions in their AER experience and extend our membership base to new regions. We offer a Belgian full-time employment contract. This is who we are Do you want to be our new colleague? Here are the … [Read more...]
All eyes on Education & Training at Sharing Economy event
The world is changing and so is business. These developments are reshaping the future of education. Updating teaching materials to keep them relevant for students is no longer enough, a whole new approach to education might be necessary. We are currently experiencing fast, technology-driven social change. According to the OECD, the future will be characterised by new … [Read more...]
We’re hiring an Events and Communications Coordinator! (closed)
Interested in managing the events organisation and communications for the largest interregional network in Europe? We are looking for a colleague to build on a renewed brand identity that we launched last year and to continue innovating our communications systems, taking us to the next level. We want this to be combined with a knack for organising events, from workshops, to … [Read more...]
Are you an expert in European youth mobility projects? Join Road to the Future’s Advisory Board
The project Road to the Future is seeking two external experts to become members of its Advisory Board. Applicants should have experience with youth mobility exchanges and/or efforts to boost democratic participation and political debate among young people. What is Road to the Future? Funded by Erasmus+ under Key Action 3 European Youth Together, Road to the Future aims to … [Read more...]
European Week of Regions and Cities 2018
The AER took part in the annual European Week of Regions and Cities, organised by the Committee of the Regions. From 8 - 12 October representatives from all across Europe came to Brussels to discuss best practices and share experiences. The AER organised a workshop on Cohesion for Enlargement: Thriving in a Stronger Union. The workshop brought together experts to look at the … [Read more...]
EU Green Week 2019: the call for proposals for the official opening event is open!
The AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change has recently exchanged experiences on the use of the SDGs as a framework for regional policy-making. In this context the below open call led by the Directorate-General for Environment (DG-ENV) of the European Commission can be of interest to AER members. Focus on the implementation of environmental policies The next edition … [Read more...]
AER at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona
AER is organising a mutual learning event focused on food, in partnership with Smart City Expo World Congress. This event, which was announced at the Committee 1 Plenary meeting in Vojvodina by the Chair of the AER Working Group on Rural Development Olimpia Neagoe, will take place on 14 November from 14:00 to 16:00 Food, Sustainability and Governance in the Digital Age The … [Read more...]
A new exchange programme for civil servants
On the occasion of the Autumn 2018 Plenaries in Vojvodina, Committee 3 President Radimir Čačić announced the launch of a new exchange programme for civil servants. This programme will be hosted at the European College of Cluny, in the region of Bourgogne, France and is expected to be operational by 2020. If your region is interested please fill out this survey. A longstanding … [Read more...]
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