While AER members are in London, gathering for their committee plenary meetings, the news of a terrible attack shocked the world. Targeting the UK Parliament, a symbol of democracy, the Assembly of European Regions empathises strongly with the people of the United Kingdom who are having to go through this dreadful event. Our thoughts and sympathy are with the victims, … [Read more...]
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Cohesion policy’s challenges and the voice of AER
Challenges posed to the EU cohesion policy, according to EPRS Last month the European Parliament Research Service issued a briefing on the issues in the forthcoming post-2020 reform, entitled “Challenges for EU cohesion policy,” which was authored by Mr. Vasilis Margaras, Policy Advisor, European Parliament. In a nutshell, there are numerous issues facing the post-2020 EU … [Read more...]
Local investment needs: a study by the Council of Europe Bank
At the opening conference on sustainable financing for the regions, 21 March in London, a very brand new study on investment in public infrastructures will be presented by Mr. Jérôme Hamilius, ECS Director at the Council of Europe Development Bank - CEB. Just today, the CEB has published on its website the study "Investing in Public Infrastructure in Europe. A local economy … [Read more...]
First results of the Task Force on Cohesion Policy post-2020
General Documents Concept note on the task Force (pdf - word) Questionnaire on the future of Cohesion Policy (online - pdf) Registration to the Task Force (online) Task Force meeting, 23 March 2017, London (UK) Preparatory document for the Task Force meeting on 23 March in London (pdf - word) First results of the questionnaire (pdf) The regions which … [Read more...]
Combatting school dropout: the Handbook is out!
The Handbook with regional good practices to combat school dropouts compiled by Västernorrland has just been published. It brings together examples from 11 regions to help young people evolve on a success path, whatever their own challenges may be. A long-standing engagement Back in September 2012 Västernorrland organised a conference on combatting early school leaving, which … [Read more...]
Cocktail Debate: a new concept to discover in London
A brand new concept, combining pleasant times and useful discussions, we are proud to introduce you with our first Cocktail Debate to take place on 21 March in London, at 5 PM, in the framework of the AER Committees' Spring Plenary. After the opening conference on sustainable financing for the regions, all participants are invited to a networking drink to celebrate reunions … [Read more...]
Give your input to the Policy Learning Platform
Policy Learning Platform is a new feature to Interreg Europe to open up the programme’s knowledge for the benefit of all the project partners and the whole community of regional policy stakeholders. The Interreg Europe Programme needs your input in shaping the details of the Policy Learning Platform. The Platform provide policy support to European regional and local … [Read more...]
We’re hiring the perfect promoter of regionalisation ! (now closed)
Interested in advocating for the interests of the regions of Europe? We are looking for a colleague to help us advertise the regional dimension in Europe, create magic links with the European institutions and fight for regional policy. We offer a Belgian full-time employment contract (initially 6 months contract, with possibility of converting it to a permanent … [Read more...]
Develop a project on cultural heritage
The workshop on cultural heritage organised at the AER Spring plenary meetings in London will provide participants with information on funding opportunities and support the definition of one or more project ideas. European Year of Cultural Heritage On 9 February 2017 Council and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on a decision establishing … [Read more...]
Not your usual plenary meetings
The AER Committees are the R&D lab of AER where experiences are shared, discussed, transferred to other regions, transformed, brought back in the network and adopted by yet other regions. However, the plenary meetings don't always do justice to the wealth of ideas and initiatives regions are implementing or want to implement. Just do it! Spring is coming, and at AER, … [Read more...]
What can the Investment Plan for Europe do for health?
Today, in Brussels, Member States and regional representatives, healthcare service providers, public and private investors, economists, and practice innovators, participate in a Seminar on strategic investments for the future of healthcare, organised by the European Commission. A vital economic sector Health is a vital economic sector representing 10% of the EU's GDP and … [Read more...]
We’re hiring a communications whiz (now closed)
Interested in managing the communications for the largest interregional network in Europe? We are looking for a colleague to lead and innovate our communications systems and to take us to the next level. We offer a Belgian full-time employment contract (initially 6 months contract, with possibility of converting it to a permanent position). This is who we are Do you want to … [Read more...]
Urban Mobility: join the AER Breakfast Briefing in London!
On 23 March AER and LGIU are hosting a Breakfast Briefing with the presence of Philipp Rode, Executive Director of LSE Cities and joint Research Director of the "Towards New Urban Mobility" paper. Urban mobility On the occasion of the AER Spring plenary meetings in London on 21-23 March 2017, policy makers will have the opportunity to exchange views on the topic of urban … [Read more...]
Regions most influential through AER, academic research shows
Through a wide research project led by the University of Antwerp, hundreds of regions’ policy actions in Brussels have been studied. How regions work towards Europe and how successful they are were the two topics discussed on Friday 3 February at the Committee of the Regions. Representing the key network of regions in Europe, AER Secretary General Mathieu Mori was invited to … [Read more...]
Integrated care: tapping into social capital
Consent, Trust and Enablement in a Digital World In the framework of the ALEC 2017 AER organised a mutual learning workshop on social capital for integrated care. Dr. Michael Rigby, Emeritus Professor of Health Information Strategy at Keele University (UK) and Deputy Principal Investigator for the MOCHA H2020 project led by the Imperial College of London on "The Informal and … [Read more...]
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