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[Partner Search] Region Jönköping is looking for partners in Smart Specialisation Strategies

8 December, 2023 By Justin Sammon

Has your region developed a Smart Specialisation Strategy? Region Jönköping in Sweden is searching for other regions in Europe—preferably with comparable challenges—to collaborate, learn and exchange experiences relating to Smart Specialisation (S3) strategies. Jönköping County is starting work on their the smart specialisation strategy, both in the region itself, and … [Read more...]

Addressing racial discrimination in housing: a multi-stakeholder approach | A Recap of the First EU-Belong Webinar

7 December, 2023 By Mirjam de Jong

On 23 November, the EU-Belong project hosted its first webinar, focusing on racial discrimination in access to housing through the experience of the Municipality of Olot, a mid-sized city in Catalonia, Spain. This session, held from 10:00 to 11:00 CET, invited participants from regions all over Europe to examine Olot’s approach and assess how intercultural strategies can help … [Read more...]

MEET Project | Debating Europe, the EU elections & digitalisation in the Azores, Portugal

12 November, 2023 By Teodora Nicolaescu

The Eurodyssey Forum 2023, held in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, 6-9 November, was host of the first MEET Intergenerational Debate on the Future of Europe. The First MEET Intergenerational Debate The first Intergenerational Debate of the MEET project took place on the 8th of November in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. Here, approximately 100 participants from across … [Read more...]

Inclusion café: Co-design for temporary housing solutions

4 November, 2023 By Johanna Pacevicius

The first online EU-Belong Inclusion Café took place on 16 October to discuss how to address temporary housing needs in a sustainable and collaborative way. The inclusion cafés aim to become a regular space for exchanges with peers mutual learning and exchanges. One challenge, one solution, and where to begin For each inclusion café, one particular challenge is examined, … [Read more...]

Real Cohesion is (not a) YOUTHopia – Highlights from the YOUTHopia project

23 October, 2023 By Barbara Polin

Cohesion Policy is the net that holds EU regions together. As pan-European communication campaign, YOUTHopia's aim has been highlighting the threads that create this net. Managed by the AER and ereb.eu (former Cafebabel) as media partner, YOUTHopia brought to light Cohesion Policy-funded opportunities which enable regions to work for a greener, more inclusive and cohesive … [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...]

OPEN CALL FOR YOUNG PARTICIPANTS! Winter Dialogues and MEET Intergenerational Debate (Lower Austria 29-30 November)

6 October, 2023 By Teodora Nicolaescu

In a world full of noise, we want to make your voice heard. Take part in the MEET Intergenerational Debate at the AER Winter Dialogues in Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria! What are the AER Winter Dialogues and how can I be involved as a young European citizen? Hosted in the Lower Austrian capital of Sankt Pölten on 29 and 30 November 2023, the two-day event will include … [Read more...]

NEW PUBLICATION! Multi-stakeholder model framework and Toolkit for Regional Intercultural Integration Strategies

25 September, 2023 By AER Communications

Co-financed by the EU Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF), the EU-Belong project wants to improve the socio-economic inclusion and migrants’ sense of belonging through innovative regional integration strategies. By utilising both intercultural and multi-stakeholder approaches, this groundbreaking initiative aims to set a new standard for inclusion. The … [Read more...]

AER President and Vice-Presidents highlight Value of Diversity at Includ-EU Final Conference

22 September, 2023 By Johanna Pacevicius

AER President Albert Castellanos and Vice Presidents Nina Bjørby and Jean-Luc Vanraes underlined the importance of interregional collaboration and whole-of-society approaches at the Includ-EU final event on 6-7 September 2023 in Brussels. This major event culminated in a process initiated in early 2020 to set up an informal network of peers across Europe who would exchange on … [Read more...]

Join AER at the #EURegionsWeek 2023

31 August, 2023 By Barbara Polin

The #EURegionsWeek, the largest event about Cohesion Policy in Brussels, is coming back from 9 to 12 October 2023. The #EURegionsWeek in a nutshell The European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) is an opportunity to generate and circulate ideas about the present and future of regions in Europe. Counting on a wide participation from policy stakeholders, … [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...]

EU-Belong Conference in Gdańsk: addressing the housing crisis

13 July, 2023 By Mirjam de Jong

The EU- Belong conference that took place in Gdańsk from 14 - 15 June 2023 gathered several stakeholders and civil servants from Poland and various countries in Europe. The aim was to exchange good practices on housing policies as a key component for intercultural societies, as well as understanding current challenges faced by the region of … [Read more...]

[PARTNER SEARCH] – Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs)

10 July, 2023 By Anna Comacchio

Are You The Next Innlandet Partner? The Innlandet Region, home to several champions within the bio-economy sector and Norway’s cleanest industry, is looking to partner up with regions to create a strong innovation ecosystem across Europe in the field of bio-based circular economy, i.e. mainland industry driven by circular and sustainable solutions and the creation of green … [Read more...]

NEW PUBLICATION! Building Intercultural Competences: A handbook for Regions and Stakeholders

10 July, 2023 By AER Communications

Co-financed by the EU Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF), the EU-Belong project wants to improve the socio-economic inclusion and migrants’ sense of belonging through innovative regional integration strategies. By utilising both intercultural and multi-stakeholder approaches, this groundbreaking initiative aims to set a new standard for inclusion. The first step … [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...]

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    • EU-BELONG: An Intercultural Approach to Migrant Integration in Europe’s Regions
    • MEET: Mobilise Europe = Engage Together
    • CL-YE | Climbing the Ladder: Fostering a Culture of Youth Engagement
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EU-Belong Final Conference in Strasbourg: A Regional Approach for an Intercultural Europe

On 25 and 26 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) hosted the third and final EU-Belong Knowledge Sharing Event in Strasbourg, Grand Est … [Read More...]

Democracy at the heart of Europe’s sustainable transition | Insights from the MAIA & I-CHANGE Policy Roundtable

On 20 March 2025, the AER as MAIA ambassador was invited to the policy roundtable on behavioural change and civil society knowledge in the European … [Read More...]

Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation | Insights from the EU-Belong Webinar

On 7 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Government of Catalonia hosted a highly insightful webinar addressing human … [Read More...]

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