During the AER Bureau Meeting which took place in Brussels on 5 December 2019, the AER Taskforce on Digitalisation hosted a panel debate on Regions in the Digital Era at the BIP – the House of the Capital Region. The event was organised under the leadership of the Taskforce Chair, the Region of Lower Austria. The shift towards an information society has profoundly … [Read more...]
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Glocalising the SDGs – Moving Together in the Right Direction
The AER Taskforce on the SDGs organised a Panel Debate entitled ‘Glocalising the Sustainable Development Goals’ in the context of the AER Autumn Bureau Meeting which took place in Brussels on 5 December 2019. The debate was moderated by AER President Magnus Berntsson, who was joined by experts from the UNDP, European Parliament, Committee of the Regions, and the European … [Read more...]
Internship Vacancy: Events & SDGs
Events Assistant (Trainee Contract - 6 months) Special Project: SDG Event 2020 We are looking for a motivated student to join the AER Team at our Brussels Office for six months from February 2020. Working closely with the AER Events Coordinator and Institutional Relations Officer, your main task will be to: Contribute to the overall successful running of AER Committee … [Read more...]
AER mutual learning event: it’s all about the Economy 4.0!
This year's mutual learning event, a cooperation between AER, Brussels Capital and Catalonia on 4 December 2019, will be on the Economy 4.0. The Economy 4.0 is a new era of productive, industrial and economic development with deep implications on sectors as diverse as education, culture, health, agriculture, industrial production and work in general. The complexity of the … [Read more...]
The Role of Culture in Non-Urban Areas
The role of culture and social infrastructure in rural areas was discussed at the AER autumn plenaries in Podčetrtek. Indeed building on existing social infrastructure to develop cultural and economic activities is an essential element to increase territorial cohesion and citizens participation A changing paradigm The development of cultural activities has long been … [Read more...]
EU Disability Strategy 2010-2020: Are We on Target?
The European Commission is evaluating the European Disability 2010-2020 strategy's implementation. This strategy is the EU's main policy in the disability sector. It sets out the objectives and actions for implementing disability policy at the EU level. Public consultation: your feedback is precious! One part of the ongoing evaluation is an online open public … [Read more...]
Regions in the Digital Era
The Assembly of European Regions will host a debate focused on the topic of Digitalisation on the 5th of December from 16.15h to 17.45h in Brussels. The 21st century has become the digital revolution era and the European Institutions are responsible for ensuring that this digitalisation is managed in a way that serves the interests of citizens in all EU member states. … [Read more...]
AER Debate on Glocalising the Sustainable Development Goals
The AER debate on Glocalising the Sustainable Development Goals will take place in Brussels on 5 December from 14.30-16.00. As we approach the decade of delivery of the 2030 Agenda, including a comprehensive review of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the European Union (EU) debates how it can follow up on its commitments by 2030, this panel debate will reflect … [Read more...]
Elections at the Autumn Committee Plenaries
During the AER Autumn Committee Plenaries in Podčetrtek, Slovenia, elections took place to fill a number of vacancies. The following individuals were successfully elected by the respective committees: Committee 1 Vice President for Rural Development, Energy & Environment Mr. Nicola Campitelli, Abruzzo, (IT) Female Representative for Equal … [Read more...]
Good Governance at the AER Autumn Plenaries
At the initiative of Ms Nina Björby, AER Vice President for Democracy and Ms Iren Lejegren, AER chair of the Task Force on Democracy, AER and the Centre of Expertise for Good Governance (Council of Europe/CoE) organised an exchange of views at the AER Autumn Committee plenaries on 25 September 2019. Ms Alina Tatarenko, Head of the Centre of Expertise exposed the 12 … [Read more...]
Plenaries in Podčetrtek
The Autumn Committee Plenaries of the Assembly of European Regions took place on 24-26 September 2019, in Podčetrtek, Slovenia. The three thematic committees (Economy & Regional Development, Social Policy & Public Health, and Culture, Education and Youth) are at the heart of AER’s work on territorial innovation, policy learning and interregional cooperation. The … [Read more...]
European Biodiversity: Protecting Primary Forests
In the context of the AER Autumn Committee Plenaries on 26 September, the AER Working Group on Rural Development hosted a Breakfast Debate on European Biodiversity: Protecting Primary Forests. Bringing together elected representatives and civil servants from across the regions of Europe, the breakfast briefing was an opportunity to decide on joint action in Europe for the … [Read more...]
Contrasted Regional Realities: The Need for Cohesion
On Tuesday 24 September at the AER Autumn Committee Plenaries in Podčetrtek, Slovenia, approximately one hundred elected representatives and civil servants came together to discuss regional realities of cohesion across the European continent. Not only can disparities within regions hamper sustainable regional development, but they also generate tensions and tough decisions … [Read more...]
An Injection of Reality at AER Breakfast Seminar on Digital and Healthcare Innovation
Innovating is always an ambitious goal but there is much to be learned from one another. The Breakfast Seminar on “Innovation in Healthcare Design - what have we learned?” is a perfect example of mutual learning. On Tuesday 10 September, AER hosted an insightful seminar organised in partnership with its members, Region Värmland (SE) and the Scottish Government TEC and Digital … [Read more...]
Is Education Today Fit for the Future?
The AER Subcommittee on Education is organising a workshop during the AER Autumn Committee Plenaries. It will take place on Thursday the 26th of September, from 11.30 to 12.30 am and it will be about the future of education in an ever-changing professional life. A changing environment Economic, environmental, social, and technological developments are reshaping the … [Read more...]
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