Innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) is turning what was once science fiction into reality. With the exponential pace at which technology develops, barriers are being broken in AI faster than many have thought possible. On 30 November, AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, and stakeholders … [Read more...]
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AER welcomed its members to the Autumn Bureau Meeting in Maastricht!
To mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, the 2017 Autumn Bureau Meeting took place in the city of Maastricht, The Netherlands on 29 November 2017. The Bureau meeting was an opportunity for European regions to celebrate the Maastricht Treaty, take stock of the achievements of the common European project and its economic, social and territorial … [Read more...]
Coding for Ethics With AI
Ethical issues around the future usage of artificial intelligence (AI) have helped turn it into a polarising issue in society. From techno-optimists to people derided as luddites, many have an opinion on the ethics of AI. Later this month, AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, artists, politicians, … [Read more...]
Human Culture in a Digital World
Future artificial intelligence (AI) programs promise to alter our understanding and experiences with human culture. From the music, to language, to art, AI will play a more prominent role in human culture in the years to come. AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, artists, politicians, and … [Read more...]
Skills and Competences in an AI era
In the next decade, it is a virtual certainty that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will begin to replace increasing numbers of labourers. The outsourcing of labour to machines will alter the skills and competencies which are valuable in a competitive labour market. At AER's event on Artificial Intelligence, speakers will address this topic, highlighting the challenges and … [Read more...]
Internship – Member relations Turkey (CLOSED)
Internship: how would you like to support our member relations with our Turkish member regions? Are you interested in interning in member relations for the largest independent political network of regions in Europe. We are looking for an intern to work with us in the AER Brussels office to support our membership for our Turkish members. NB: In order to apply, you must be … [Read more...]
Outcome of Executive Board meeting (Brussels 11/10/17)
The third meeting of the new Executive Board took place in Brussels on Wednesday 11 October 2017 during the European Week of Regions and Cities where AER was particularly involved. Here are some of the EB highlights: The meeting was dominated by the discussion on the AER Vice Presidents' portfolios. The AER Vice Presidents presented the way in which they plan to make … [Read more...]
Outcome of Executive board meeting (Nancy 12/09/17)
As the next Executive Board (EB) meeting is around the corner, here is a short recap of the main outcome of the last one. The second executive meeting for the new board took place in the beautiful city of Nancy, Grand-Est. Many things are happening for AER, and the new board could easily fill in the three hours dedicated to the meeting. Here are some of the highlights: … [Read more...]
Join the Committees’ Presidiums!
AER is looking for candidates to fill out newly vacant positions in the Committees' Presidiums. It includes Vice-President positions and various representative posts inside all three AER Committees. Join the Committees' leadership and get a profound involvement into AER decision making process! What's a Committee Presidium? The AER Committees are the backbone of our activity. … [Read more...]
Internship: Would you like to be the new AER intern on EU projects & funding? (CLOSED)
Are you interested to learn and to be part of the team working on EU projects for the largest independent political network of regions in Europe? We are looking for an intern to join the Project Unit at our Brussels Office, supervised by the European Projects & Private Partnerships coordinator. Your main task will be: Mapping calls for proposals and collecting … [Read more...]
AER presents its new branding, for a stronger Europe
On Tuesday 20 June, AER launched its new visual identity. This new branding symbolises AER's political priority: "A Stronger Europe". This transition to a renewed AER could not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of AER during the last four years, under the presidency of Dr. Hande Ozsan Bozatli. Let us now work all together – local, regional, national … [Read more...]
European College of Cluny Summer Workshop – A few places left for Youth delegates!
The European College of local self-government and territorial innovation is organizing from 5 to 11 July 2017 a Summer Workshop on "What's going on with democracy in your corner of the world?". The organisers are looking for a few more youth people to be involved. The European College of Cluny The European College of Cluny is a training facility for students, locally elected … [Read more...]
Fears expressed regarding White House stance on Paris Agreements
AER condemns the stance taken by President Trump regarding the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreements. European regions have, for very long, been at the forefront of the fight against climate change. AER has participated in many Conference of the Parties and very actively in COP21 and COP22 with the aim of strengthening its political message in favour of a … [Read more...]
AER adopts its position on cohesion policy
The AER’s Summer Bureau meeting took place in Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria (AT), on 1 June 2017 to debate the future EU cohesion policy beyond 2020. At the meeting, AER Bureau members adopted a position on cohesion policy post 2020, setting out AER's views and recommendations for the forthcoming policy reform. The position calls for a strong renewed cohesion policy for all … [Read more...]
AER elects a new Executive Board!
Monday (31 May), during AER's General Assembly, a new Executive Board was elected. It has a mandate of 2 years, as stated in the AER statute. Below you can find the list of the new elected members: President Magnus Berntsson (Västra Götaland - SE) Treasurer Christian Debève (Grand Est - FR) Vice-Presidents Nina Björby (Västerbotten - SE) Albert Castellanos … [Read more...]
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