How to actively involve citizens in policy development in order to regain political trust and add legitimacy to political decisions? The Assembly of European Regions, in cooperation with the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), is delighted to invite you to the first joint forum on new forms of democratic engagement, taking place in Comet Meeting-Louise and … [Read more...]
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Capacity-building for Integrated Care: Join the SCIROCCO EXCHANGE Partners at its Final Conference!
Interested in knowing more about how your region can strengthen its health and social care system and improve the design and delivery of healthcare services? Join the Scottish Government and all the partners of the SCIROCCO Exchange project at its closing event 'Capacity-building for Integrated Care: From the Maturity Assessment to Improvement Planning'! The conference will be … [Read more...]
Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer (Maternity Cover)
Role Description Under the direct supervision of the Secretary General, the Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer will play a central role in implementing the AER’s advocacy strategy, in collaboration with the AER’s members. The holder of this position will develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional stakeholders in order to maximise influence and … [Read more...]
Job Vacancy: Financial and Administrative Officer
Do you have a strong background in financial administration? Do you enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to a team? And do you have work experience e.g. in an association, small company or an international environment? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Financial and Administrative Officer (part-time, 19,5 hours/week). Our new colleague will … [Read more...]
Job Vacancy: Programmes Coordinator
Do you have experience in a member-based organisation? Do you have work experience in a European/international environment, interested in the European regional dimension and youth policies? If this sounds like you, you might be our new Programmes Coordinator. We are looking for an experienced colleague who is pro-active, collaborative, organised and with a … [Read more...]
The AER Spring Meetings—Shaping our Common Future
Last week, the AER held its virtual Spring meetings. From sharing ideas for collaboration in our working groups, to reaffirming our political priorities in our Bureau, these meetings showed the value of bringing members together to meet new challenges and shape our common future. The day began with an energetic and fruitful brainstorming session on the AER action plan led … [Read more...]
NEW AER Task Force on Youth!
On the occasion of the AER Spring Bureau Meetings 2022, members decided to establish a new Taskforce focused on youth. Background Following the announcement made by President von der Leyen in her 2021 State of the Union address, the Commission adopted in October 2021 its formal proposal to make 2022 the European Year of Youth (EYY). The objectives of the EYY are to … [Read more...]
“Making Culture a Strategic Resource for Europe and its Regions”
There is a great risk in neglecting culture as part of recovery policies. Culture is not a luxury for the few, it contributes to collective wellbeing and human values, as well as to generate jobs and growth. The unprecedented outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard the cultural and creative sector, affecting millions of jobs, in a sector that contributes to 4.2 % of the EU … [Read more...]
Engendering Equality across Europe’s Regions: addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Politics
On International Women's Day 2022, Bianca Silva shares a wrap-up of an in-depth debate on how to bring about a gender equal Europe, starting in our regions. As part of the 2021 European Week of Regions & Cities, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) organised a debate on achieving gender equality in politics, bringing together politicians and civil society to share … [Read more...]
2022 Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings
We are delighted to invite our members to join our AER Spring Bureau, taking place fully online on Thursday, 24 March. We will give an overview presentation of the activities carried out by the AER task forces and other institutional related issues, as well as identify potential key priority topics for political discussion and advocacy action in 2022. Furthermore, we will … [Read more...]
AER Position on Democracy – Call for Amendments
AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on Democracy. The closing date for submitting amendments is 8 March 2022. Amendment proposals can be submitted using the online form below: About this Amending Process This consultation aims to invite all AER members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on … [Read more...]
AER Position on Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity – Call for Amendments / Deadline: 8 March
AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position - Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity. Amendment proposals can be submitted using the online form HERE. The closing date for submitting amendments is 8 March. About this Amending Process This consultation aims to invite all AER members to offer their amendment proposals to the … [Read more...]
Call for participants – CoE Study session: Climbing the ladder | Deadline: 20 Feb
The AER is happy to announce a new partnership with the DYPALL Network and the Youth Department of the Council of Europe to host the study session Climbing the ladder – Capacitating youth leaders to facilitate youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. This event will take place from 24 to 30 April 2022 in … [Read more...]
Setting our Political Agenda — the 2021 AER Autumn Bureau Meeting
On 2 December 2021, members of the AER Bureau gathered together online to discuss the work carried out by the Task forces, and decide on our political priorities for 2022. But what does the AER Bureau do, you ask? The role of the AER Bureau is to act as the primary political voice of the AER. From democracy and citizens participation, to sustainable transport and tourism, … [Read more...]
Lead experience exchange: propose a new working group!
An AER working group provides a space for experience and knowledge exchange. The ground for mutual learning is the community the AER creates between member regions that have very diverse contexts and shared objectives. The AER community is one of its main added values when joining projects or developing advocacy activities. As the mandates of current Working Groups have all … [Read more...]
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