AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on Jobs, Growth & Investment. The closing date for submitting amendments is 14 November 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 … [Read more...]
The Bureau is the main political body of the organisation, the main forum of exchange and debate. The articles below are related to the work of the Bureau.
Summer Academy Bureau Debate – Recovering together: youth policy in Europe
According to the OECD, the COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the education, employment, mental health and disposable income of youth all across Europe, most notably due to public health restrictions. As this report from the European Parliament show, lower and unequal access to education and training, higher unemployment and a reversal of many positive social and economic … [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 … [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...]
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...]
Join our Bureau Debate on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity — the Road to Recovery and the Green Transition
Want to join online?* ***UPDATE*** — we are delighted to announce that completing our panel will be Mr Ciarán Cuffe, Member of the European Parliament’s Committees on Transport and Tourism and Industry, Research and Energy! According to the European Parliament, transport accounts for 30% of the EU's total emissions. If we are to keep global temperatures below 1.5C and … [Read more...]
AER Position on Climate – Call For Amendments
AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on Climate. Amendment proposals can be submitted using the online form HERE. The closing date for submitting amendments is 8 November. 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 Bureau Debate on Democracy: Putting Citizens back at the Heart of Decision-Making
Rising populism, widespread misinformation, and a loss of trust in governments and institutions. Add a global pandemic to that list of ailments, and it’s clear that democracy in Europe is not in the best shape. But what is the best course of treatment to restore Europe’s democratic health? The answer is a wholesale ‘lifestyle change’ for our democratic system, … [Read more...]
AER adopts Recommendations on the Conference on the Future of Europe
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has adopted its Recommendations on the Conference on the Future of Europe. The Conference on the Future of Europe aims to give citizens the chance to shape the European Union's priorities. Through a series of open dialogues and debates across EU Member States, the Conference aims to give voice to 'the silent majority' of Europeans, … [Read more...]
Wrap-Up: Highlights from the first virtual AER General Assembly, Bureau Meeting and Eurodyssey Forum
The first ever virtual General Assembly, Bureau Meeting and Eurodyssey Forum took place last week on 19-20 November. Owing to the Covid-19 crisis, these meetings scheduled to take place in Barcelona were moved online. Despite these challenges, AER members from across the continent tuned-in; making the most of the new format and ensuring the important work of the AER could … [Read more...]
Agenda 2030: Now More Than Ever
The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN in 2015 has always been of great importance. From Poverty to Education through Health and Climate Action, and many more areas, the SDGs offer a broad range of activities needed to improve societal and environmental issues. However, recently, life has taken an unusual turn and the achievement of the SDG … [Read more...]
Global Sustainable Development Report: Is it already too late?
On Monday 23rd February representatives from AER attended a Webinar on the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report.The webinar was organised by the UN DESA (Department of Economic and Social Affairs), presented by Astra Bonini and Stephanie Rambler and focused in particular on which transformation is needed to attain the sustainable development goals. As we currently are … [Read more...]