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A successful YRN capacity-building weekend in Koppang, Innlandet, Norway!

19 October, 2023 By Teodora Nicolaescu

From the 22nd to the 24th of September, the Youth Regional Network organised a successful capacity-building weekend in Koppang, Innlandet County! The programme included workshops, thematic committees’ meetings, collaborative work on a YRN action plan, social and cultural activities, and a great opportunity for YRN members to get together in person! Read more about the event’s … [Read more...]

The Alpine Region’s Model for youth empowerment | Cohesion Policy | YOUTHopia

19 October, 2023 By Erik Hayes

The EU-Strategy for the Alpine Region brings young people from the Alpine region in their summer camps, youth council events and workshops. The Alpine Space stands out in Europe for its natural beauty and rich multicultural diversity. Covering an area of 450,000 km², it is home to over 80 million people across 7 countries and 48 regions. Even if these regions have different … [Read more...]

AER Statement on the European Day of Languages 2023

26 September, 2023 By Barbara Polin

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is committed to the cultural development of all our member regions. Culture, and cultural diversity are key elements of regional sustainability, and language is a fundamental element of Europe’s shared cultural heritage. Read the full AER  statement on the occasion of the European Day of Languages by AER President, Albert Castellanos … [Read more...]

Regional Innovation Valleys — join AER to put regional priorities on the EU Innovation Agenda

11 August, 2023 By Justin Sammon

AER calls on members to strengthen regional perspectives on EU innovation policy, and build partnerships for future funding opportunities The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), to strengthen and advance European innovation ecosystems. Under the New European Innovation Agenda, RIVs will aim … [Read more...]

The Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities takes place in Kryvyi Rih

20 July, 2023 By Barbara Polin

Polish and Ukrainian cities, with the participation of the AER, held a Forum in Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine) regarding ongoing cooperation and post-war support. The largest industrial centre of Ukraine – Kryvyi Rih city – hosted the Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities in cooperation with the Association of Polish Cities, the Union of Polish Metropolises and the Assembly of European … [Read more...]

AER Ukraine Focus Group—Regional Partners for Reconstruction

14 July, 2023 By Justin Sammon

AER's unique community of regional stakeholders is focusing minds to support Ukraine's recovery AER's Focus Group on Ukraine has continued work in earnest in the three months since its first meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Romania in late March. At the second meeting in Barcelona on 28 June, co-organised with the Government of Catalonia, the Focus Group was proud to welcome … [Read more...]

2022 Summer Academy wins European Citizens’ Prize

14 July, 2023 By Justin Sammon

The 2022 AER Summer Academy is one of two Irish projects selected as winners of the prestigious ‘European Citizens’ Prize’ for 2023.  Awarded every year by the European Parliament, the European Citizens’ Prize goes to projects “organised by people or organisations that encourage mutual understanding and closer integration between people in the EU, cross-border … [Read more...]

AER Activity Report 2022 — ‘Regions for the Next Generation’ is out now!

12 July, 2023 By Justin Sammon

The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present our annual Activity Report for 2021 - 2022. As 2022 was the designated the European Year of Youth by the European Commission, the theme of this year's report is fittingly titled 'Regions for the Next Generation'. In keeping with this theme, Habile Studio's cover visual shows the tertiary education rate among young people … [Read more...]

Join our new AER Task Forces!

10 July, 2023 By Vania Freitas

AER Task Force on Cohesion Policy The discussion about the future of the EU's cohesion policy is gaining momentum. In just a few years, the European Commission will unveil its proposals for the next EU programming period. Key institutional actors and stakeholders are already thinking about how cohesion policy has worked in the past and present, and they're exploring ways … [Read more...]

Empowering Youth Through Cohesion – Dive into YOUTHopia Virtual Exhibition

4 July, 2023 By Anna Comacchio

The Future Fairs, the flagship events of YOUTHopia campaign, bring together young individuals in each of the five regions partners of the DG-Regio funded project, bearing the same name. These fairs serve as platforms for beneficiaries of Cohesion Policy to share their stories, inspire the next generation, and foster personal and professional networks. By organizing the fairs … [Read more...]

Open Call for Young Participants -Be part of the YOUTHopia Workshop: Unboxing EU Cohesion Policy

23 June, 2023 By Anna Comacchio

27 July - 3 August - 10 August (3-5 pm CET) Hear hear young people! If you are either from a youth organisation, a young regional representative from our Youth Regional Network (YRN), or just a young enthusiast curious about EU and regional policy and politics, then mark your calendar! AER’s YOUTHopia project is on a mission to uncover all you need to know about the … [Read more...]

AER is hiring a Financial and Administrative Manager! (deadline EXTENDED: 30 July 2023)

20 June, 2023 By Barbara Polin

  Do you have a strong background in financial management? Do you enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to a team? And do you have work experience e.g., in an association, with EU-funded projects, in a small company or an international environment? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Financial and Administrative Manager (full-time, 39 … [Read more...]

Bureau Debate – Next Generation Skills: Regions shaping the Future of Work

24 May, 2023 By Vania Freitas

Barcelona, Catalonia - 29 June 2023 10.00 - 12.00 The Fourth Industrial Revolution along with the digital transformation driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the demographic change and the digital and green transition, are profoundly changing the nature of work, leading to new ways of working and creating new jobs.  Maximising the opportunities these trends offer will … [Read more...]

CLOSED [Call for facilitators] YOUTHopia Workshop Series: Unboxing EU Cohesion Policy

22 May, 2023 By Erik Hayes

Are you a youth facilitator/trainer with experience in either EU legislation processes, Europe's story-telling or youth advocacy and political participation? The Assembly of European Regions and the project YOUTHopia are looking for three motivated youth facilitators to plan and conduct three online sessions to inform and engage young people about EU Cohesion Policy, from … [Read more...]

#HotlineCohesion – YOUTH4ORS: Empowering Youth in Remote Outermost Regions

17 May, 2023 By Erik Hayes

Local, but European. Practical, but inspiring. #HotlineCohesion brings you the most interesting youth opportunities linked to EU Cohesion Policy How far does Europe go? The Outermost Regions (OMR) may be geographically distant from mainland Europe, but they are no less a part of the European Union. With a population of 4.8 million citizens, these territories include … [Read more...]

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