SMEs in South-eastern Europe (from EU MS and Associated Countries) to benefit from €250 million in EU-guaranteed loan InnovFin SME Guarantee Facility, managed by the European Investment Fund (EIF), is, in addition to InnovFin SME Venture Capital, part of “InnovFin – EU Finance for Innovators”, an initiative launched by the European Commission and the EIB Group in the … [Read more...]
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Ankara bombings
AER is yet again sad and shocked to hear that a terrorist attack occurred in one of its member countries. We present our condolences to all the families touched by this dreadful crime in Ankara. Yet again another reminder that we must, as we have been doing since the end of 2015 and continue doing in 2016, put the issue of terrorism and its consequences, the flow of … [Read more...]
1st Call of Urban Innovative Actions is open!
AER would like to raise the awareness of member regions and partners on the launch of the 1st call for proposals of the Urban Innovative Actions Initiative, which is open from 15 December 2015 to 31 March 2016 at 02:00pm CET. Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) is an Initiative of the European Commission that provides urban areas throughout Europe with resources to test new and … [Read more...]
Registrations for 2016 Spring plenaries now open!
Registrations for the plenary meetings of the AER committees open today. This series of events will feature a joint thematic session on "Communication & actions in times of crisis". The theme of this session is based on the current situation in Europe and the observation of the rise of citizens' worries and at the same a quick development of far-right rhethoric. Regions … [Read more...]
AER supports its members from Associated Countries along the European integration process
Vice-Mayor of Brcko District (BiH) visits AER Office in Brussels In course of his two-day mission to Brussels, on Friday 5 February, Mr. Esed Kadric, Vice-Mayor of Brcko District of BiH visited the AER Office in Brussels. Alexandre Brecx, on behalf of Secretary General Mathieu Mori, welcomed Mr. Kadric and offered him a tour of the new AER Brussels office. In the follow-up … [Read more...]
AER continues its focus on migration: open Call on Integration
The European Commission’s DG Home Affairs launched a Call for Proposals on the Actions in the area of Integration within the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (2014-2020). The Fund aims at supporting actions to contribute to the efficient management of migration flows and the implementation, strengthening and development of a common union approach to asylum and … [Read more...]
Call for reference sites now open!
Is your region leading in innovation for demographic change and the silver economy? Apply for the selection of "Reference sites" of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing! Highly inspirational ecosystems Reference Sites are highly inspirational ecosystems. They deliver creative solutions that improve the lives of older people. These solutions can be … [Read more...]
Together with AER, push for a better recognition of Rurality !
AER members represent the diversity of Europe. A bit more than 50% of our members are composed mainly of rural areas. A lot of focus is currently put on the EU urban agenda. Yet, a sound territorial development will only happen if urban and rural connect cleverly. It is therefore important to think and discuss the future of European rurality. This is why AER has signed the … [Read more...]
AER Youth Regional Network back in force
We are glad to announce that the region of Oppland (NO) will welcome the YRN Spring plenary meeting from Saturday 30 April to Monday 2 May. Practical information and agendas will follow soon but please book the dates. In 2016, AER puts the theme of revitalising democracy in focus. No serious discussion on this topic can happen without actively involving the YRN in the AER … [Read more...]
Adrion: 1st call for proposals is open!
AER wishes to share with member regions and partners the launch of the 1st call for proposal in the framework of the Interreg V B Adriatic Ionian – ADRION Programme. The call is open from 1 February 2016 to 25 March 2016 (h: 17:00 CET). The Programme provides with the implementation of the priorities of the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR), … [Read more...]
World Sustainable Energy Days: A focus on sustainable energy
The Energy World meets in February in Wels/Austria As one of Europe's largest annual conferences on energy efficiency and renewable energy, the WORLD SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DAYS (WSED) have grown over the past 20 years into a global meeting place for the sustainable energy community. Each year, the unique combination of events attracts experts from all over the world to Wels. 6 … [Read more...]
Polish Local Governments attitude towards the refugee crisis
Adriana Skorupska, expert from AER's Observatory on Regionalisation, published an analysis on the attitude of Polish Local Governments towards the refugee crisis in the Bulletin of the Polish Institute of International Affairs. Despite the many unknowns, including the date of arrival, funding for and characteristics of the refugees who will come to Poland in 2016 and 2017, it … [Read more...]
AER participation to Dr Sully’s Good Governance Series
Dr. Melanie SULLY, professor of Political Science and Director of Go-Governance Institute - Vienna, is building a book on the highly successful conference 2015 held in Yerevan, Armenia, based on the theme of Good Governance and Participation, one prerequisite for future participation being youth engagement. The book will be published with the help of the Austrian Foreign … [Read more...]
Let’s be the frontrunner for eHealth services in Europe!
United4Health’s final conference took place on 19th and 20th January 2016 in Brussels. The two days offered plenty of opportunity for higher-level and policy messages. Yet, they were also full of real-life experiences shared by the more then ten deployment sites. The sites presented practical experiences on subjects as diverse as stakeholder engagement, patient acceptance, … [Read more...]
Bad Ischl – Upper Austria invites you to the 15th World Conference of Historical Cities
Austria, 5-10 June 2016 Our member region Vienna (AT) will host the kick-off meeting of the important 15th World Conference of Historical Cities and invites the AER member regions to join the conference which will focus on "Smart, innovative, creative historical cities of the future" with lectures, workshops and discussion. The main part of the conference is planned to be … [Read more...]
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