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Multiple times per year, AER brings together regions, so that they may stand stronger together, and grow in a space of best practice exchange.
Cluny Training Seminar: Local democracy & European citizenship
OnlineHow to build a European grassroots democracy? Is the European Union irremediably riddled with the distrust of citizens and the rise of Euroscepticism? Although quite common, this dire depiction is neither accurate nor a fatality. And what if a reinvigoration of the European project could come from the local level? This seminar aims to discuss […]
Last chance to Register! – AER Bureau Debate: The Future of Democracy in the Hands of Regions
ZoomDate: 12 May Time: 16:00 - 18:00 CEST 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 […]
BRIGHT IDEAS – The Role of Regions in Improving Energy Efficiency
Eva Hallström, Chair of the AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change invites all AER members and friends to join an event on the role of regions in improving energy efficiency. Regions will share their experience, challenges, and enablers. This event is co-organised by Värmland (SE) and Viken (NO) Energy Efficiency: how to achieve […]
Last Chance to Register: Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework – Cohesion & Rural Development Funds
Date: 26 May Time: 10:30 - 12:30 CEST On 17 December 2020, after months of painstaking inter-institutional negotiations against the backdrop of a global pandemic, the European Union adopted the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), its long-term budget for 2021-2027. Together with the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument, the MFF represents an unprecedented €1.8 trillion of funding to support […]
REGISTER NOW! – Back to Our Future – Regions leading Europe’s Green Recovery
Date: 9 June Time: 10:00 – 11:30 CEST ***UPDATE *** We are delighted to announce we will be joined by Dominique Riquet, Member of the European Parliament and Rapporteur on the Opinion of the Committee on Transport and Tourism on the Just Transition Fund. The COVID-19 crisis brought the world to a standstill in 2020. City […]
Mobility as a Service: low carbon mobility & improved accessibility
For the 2021-2027 programming period, digital transformation is in focus and the European Commission has recently launched the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. The Chair of the AER Working Group on Transport & Mobility, Martin Tollén from Region Östergötland (SE) is pleased to invite AER members and partners to a webinar focusing on Mobility as […]
Social Inclusion in TVET and Skill Development – Leaving No-one Behind
OnlineTVET policies and programmes are of core importance to ensure that all people can enjoy inclusive skill development leading to both individuals’ affirmation and the creation of diversified learning environments. As reported by Srinvas Reddy, Chief of the ILO Skills and Employability Branch, “inclusive skills development and lifelong learning opportunities are vital to prevent people […]
SAVE THE DATE: Includ-EU – First Regional Network Workshop 30 June & 1 July
The first regional workshop for our Includ-EU Project will take place on Wednesday, 30 June (09:00-12:30 CEST) & Thursday, 1 July 2021 (09:00-12:00 CEST)! What is the Includ-EU Workshop about? Our Includ-EU Project brings regions together to share insights, experiences and ideas for creating more targeted, successful migrant integration policies at local and regional […]
Improving the attractiveness of Technical and Vocational Education & Training for women
OnlineWe are pleased to invite you to the webinar on Improving the attractiveness of Technical and Vocational Education and Training for women. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector has a major role to play in providing the skills Europe will need in the future. Moreover, countries with well-designed vocational training programmes find it […]
REGISTER NOW: Unboxing the MFF Session II — Accessing Direct Grant Funding Programmes
Zoom***UPDATE — LINE-UP ANNOUNCED!*** Date: 24 September 2021 Time: 10:30 - 12:30 CET Venue: Online (via Zoom) Background On 17 December 2020, after months of painstaking inter-institutional negotiations against the backdrop of a global pandemic, the European Union adopted the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), its long-term budget for 2021-2027. Together with the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument, the […]
Innovating Cultural Heritage, A workshop by AER Working Group on Culture and CUBES Project
OnlineCultural heritage has an inspiring and creative role in present European societies and communities. It has a positive impact on social cohesion as well as regional development and sustainable tourism. In the context of cultural heritage, innovation has a key role to play in the field of technology, social impact, policymaking, administration, and entrepreneurship. The […]
REGISTER NOW: EU Regions Week Workshop – Engendering Equality in Europe’s Regions
ZoomDate: 14 October 2021 Time: 11:30 – 13:00 CET Venue: Online (via Zoom) An Equal Europe? A truly democratic Europe demands an equal voice for all. Indeed, making “significant progress” towards a gender-equal Europe by 2025 is a key objective of the European Union, and ‘achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls’ is enshrined […]
AER General Assembly & Agenda 2030 Conference: Transforming Regions, Changing the World
Strasbourg 1, Place du Wacken, Strasbourg, FranceAER General Assembly The General Assembly is organised in tandem with the Agenda 2030 Conference, hosted by the Region of Grand Est (France). The General Assembly will take place on 28 October from 10:15 to 12:30 CET online and on-site at Maison de la Région, 1 place Adrien Zeller, F 67000, Strasbourg. Registration for on-site and online participation […]
Includ-EU Workshop: Service design to improve integration and inclusion policies and practices
OnlineThe focus of the first day of Workshop of the Includ-EU Project will be on how to rethink services in light of crises and raising awareness on the role of design in shaping better and more sustainable services. Abram El-Sabagh, expert in designing strategic solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals, will facilitate the session, in […]
Skillman International Forum 2021 Webinar: Fostering Entrepreneurship in Education and Training
OnlineAs part of the Skillman International Forum 2021, the AER is delighted to bring you a webinar on fostering entrepreneurship in education and training. Date: 16 November 2021 Time: 15:00-16:00 CET Venue: Online Skillman International Forum 2021 The Skillman International Forum 2021 is taking place from 15-18 November 2021 and plans to […]