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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.
[REGISTRATIONS OPEN] Includ-EU Final Conference: Including all & embracing diversity
Includ-EU is proud to announce the dates for its final conference in Brussels on the 6th and 7th of September, open to all AER member regions regions, cities and organisations across Europe! The conference is mostly an in-person event but allows for online attendance and interaction through a dedicated live stream. The focus […]
[Registrations closed] YOUTHopia Evening Debate & Photojournalism Exhibition
Are you in Brussels during the European Week of Regions and Cities? You still have some space in your busy agenda? Then, here is something you should not miss! Dive into YOUTHopia and join us for an evening discussion and an Italian Aperitivo, on the 9th of October at @Atelier 29, in Brussels. This […]
[Registrations open] Working group on Mental Health | Kick-off meeting
ZoomThe AER working group on mental health will meet online on 27 October from 14:00-16:00 CEST for the first time, to define its action plan for the coming months.
This meeting is open to all AER members upon registration.
[Sold out] Eurodyssey Forum 2023, São Miguel Island, Azores
São Miguel Island Ponta Delgada, Azores, PortugalOrganised every year in a Eurodyssey region, the Eurodyssey Forum offers a unique opportunity for regions to exchange around plenary sessions, capacity-building workshops, study visits and informal networking moments. Open to elected politicians, civil servants and young beneficiaries from the AER/Eurodyssey member regions and beyond, the Forum is the annual showcase of the Eurodyssey programme. […]
Addressing racial discrimination in housing: a multistakeholder approach
ZoomFor this first EU-Belong webinar on 23 November from 10:00-11:00 CET, we will discuss the challenge of addressing racial discrimination in access to housing, based on the experience of the Municipality of Olot, a medium-sized city of Catalonia. The event, which will provide insights into this specific case, foresees 30mn of exchange with participants to […]
[Sold out] Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly | Zalău, Sălaj County, Romania | 14-17 March 2024
Save the Date & Apply! The Youth Regional Network (YRN) will gather in Zalău (Sălaj County, Romania) for their annual General Assembly, between the 14th and the 17th of March 2024! DRAFT AGENDA CLICK HERE TO APPLY* *Your application will be reviewed, and the AER Secretariat will send a confirmation email to the selected participants. […]
AER & Interreg NEXT MED | Online info session | Funding Opportunities
Are you looking into funding opportunities for projects in the Mediterranean region? Join us for an online information session with the managing authority (the Autonomous Region of Sardinia) of the Interreg NEXT MED funding Programme on 14 March from 10am - 1pm (CEST). The online event will focus on the Programme and the funding opportunities […]
EU- Belong | Intercultural Integration: A Shared Journey towards Equality and Belonging
Letterkenny, Donegal , IrelandThe EU-Belong knowledge-sharing event was hosted by Donegal (Ireland) from 19 to 21 March 2024 on the occasion of One Donegal Social Inclusion Week. One Donegal Social Inclusion Week is coordinated by Donegal County Council and aims to highlight the very positive work being done, not only by the Council but also by other statutory […]
MEET Project | Green Horizons: navigating decarbonization, critical raw materials and recyclability
North Sweden European Office Av. des Arts 11, Brussels, BelgiumJoin us on the 20th of March for the debate on "Green Horizons: navigating decarbonization, critical raw materials and recyclability" The event will dive deep into the crucial nexus of decarbonization, critical raw materials extraction and recyclability. We are happy to welcome key experts from the Swedish region Norbotten, known for its significant deposits of […]
MEET Project | Writing the story of Europe: 2024 EU Elections and the next chapters| Debate in Letterkenny (Ireland)
Central Library Letterkenny Oliver Plunkett Road, Leterkenny, IrelandJoin us on the 22nd of March in the Central Library in Letterkenny for a discussion about the upcoming EU elections and the Future of Europe. We will address the upcoming 2024 EU elections, citizenship and participatory democracy as main topics. There will be space to ask questions and discuss the important topics surrounding the […]
MEET Project | Debate “Net Zero: a Green Deal or a Green Dream?”
Rue André Fauchille 6, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium Brussels, BelgiumJoin us on the 26th of March from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in Brussels for the debate: "Net Zero: a Green Deal or a Green Dream?". The AER and the European Leadership Programme are excited to introduce you to Mr. Gaël Giraud, economist, Director of Research at the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche […]
Debate – Feeding the Future: Regional Perspectives on Agriculture and Rural Development in Europe
Renewable Energy House, Rue d'Arlon 63/67, 1040 BrusselsJoin us on the 18 April 14.00-15.30 in Brussels (Renewable Energy House, Rue d'Arlon 63/67) for an engaging debate: "Feeding the Future: Regional Perspectives on Agriculture and Rural Development in Europe". AER and the Province of Gelderland are inviting regional representatives, institutional stakeholders, farmers, and rural actors to engage in a lively discussion on the […]
Online study visit on Mental Health in Odesa -23 April 2024
Odessa , UkraineOn the occasion of the AER Winter Dialogues, the members of the AER Working Group on Mental Health agreed to organise a virtual study visit to Odesa (UA) to learn about measures implemented in the region, to address mental health needs in the current context of the war, in particular for children Peer learning for […]
Addressing Racial Injustice, Discrimination, and Bias in AI within Public Administration
Join the conversation! On 28 May 2024 the AER and the DG of Migration, Asylum and Antiracism of the Government of Catalonia organised a webinar on "Addressing Racial Injustice, Discrimination, and Bias in AI within Public Administration" in the context of the EU-Belong knowledge transfer clusters Public administrations and their service providers are increasingly using […]
General Assembly & Bureau meeting | 8th Black Sea Summit in Batumi, Ajara, Georgia [REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED]
40 Rustaveli Ave, Batumi 6010, Georgia 40 Rustaveli Avenue, Batumi, GeorgiaGeneral Assembly and Bureau meeting | 8th Black Sea Summit AER Spring Bureau meeting & General Assembly 2024 at a glance The Spring Bureau meeting will take place on 12 June 2024, the General Assembly on 13 June 2024. The 8th Black Sea Summit at a glance The Assembly of European Regions is co-organising the […]