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  • (Registrations are closed) AER Regions Forum – General Assembly & Spring Bureau Meeting 2026 | 2-4 June, Timișoara, Timiș, Romania

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    Timis County Council Timisoara, Romania

    https://youtu.be/ai9L0JpZmRw From 2 to 4 June 2026, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Timiș County Council will offer regional leaders and stakeholders the opportunity to explore how regions can reinforce the resilience and responsiveness of our democracies, forming multi-level democratic partnerships among academia, civil society and media. The Regions Forum will take place […]

  • AER Autumn Events | 9-10 December 2025, Brussels

    Brussels , Belgium

    AER Celebrates 40 Years: Join Us for the 2025 Autumn Events! As the Assembly of European Regions (AER) marks its 40th Anniversary, we invite you to a series of forward-looking discussions shaping the future of territorial cohesion across Europe. From key developments in the MFF negotiations to ensuring accessible public services, this year’s Autumn events […]

  • [REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED] Regions Shaping Europe’s Future | Autumn Bureau & Working Groups

    Brussels , Belgium

    At its Autumn meeting on 3 December, the AER Bureau will pave the way for a strategic discussion on the interests of regions in an evolving European landscape. By bringing together regional representatives, political leaders and EU policymakers, the AER Bureau will explore how regions can position their interests within the new EU policy leadership […]

  • Black Sea Summit - GA 2024

    General Assembly & Bureau meeting | 8th Black Sea Summit in Batumi, Ajara, Georgia [REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED]

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    40 Rustaveli Ave, Batumi 6010, Georgia 40 Rustaveli Avenue, Batumi, Georgia

    General 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 […]

  • REGISTER NOW! – 2022 Autumn Bureau Meeting

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    Brussels , Belgium

    You are invited to register for the Autumn edition of the AER Political Bureau on 7 December in Brussels. The Bureau Meeting will be hosted by the regions of Sardinia & Abruzzo (IT).   NEW DEADLINE: 30 NOVEMBER 2022   We highly encourage you to participate in person in Brussels in the AER Autumn Bureau as […]

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: Bureau Debate on Youth, August 31 2022

    Atlantic Technical University (ATU) Letterkenny

        The COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the education, employment, mental health and disposable income of youth all across Europe. Young people used to work in sectors most affected by lockdowns, like retail, consequently those about to enter the job market faced dwindling employment opportunities. This is why, as part of our […]

  • SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED: Bureau Debate on Growth, Jobs and Investment!

    Online

    ***Our first speakers have been announced — don't miss your chance to join what promises to be a fruitful discussion!*** NOTE: The registration button below is for non-members only. AER members should fill in the form HERE.  The COVID-19 crisis had a profound impact on European regions and on the lives of our citizens. Businesses […]

  • REGISTER NOW: Online Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings

    Zoom

    We are delighted to invite our members to register for our online Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings on the 24th of March 2022. As we emerge from the pandemic, this will be an opportunity for members to set out priorities for the future of the AER on everything from political priorities to the Action Plan. You can […]

  • LINE-UP ANNOUNCED — Join our Bureau Debate on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity — the Road to Recovery and the Green Transition

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    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 […]

  • MOVED ONLINE: AER Autumn Bureau Meeting

    Online

    COVID-19 Update: In light of the current health measures taking place in Belgium, AER has moved all of its Autumn Bureau events to fully online. We apologise for any inconveniences caused. Welcome to the AER Autumn Bureau! Following on from the success of our General Assembly and Agenda 2030 Conference in Strasbourg, we are delighted […]

  • AER General Assembly & Bureau Meeting

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    Online

      General Programme THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 8:45 - 9:00 Registration online 9.00 - 11.15 AER General Assembly 11.15 - 11.30 AER - Eurodyssey 35th Anniversary  Break - AER Projects in Review 11.40 - 13.00 Autumn Bureau Meeting Break 14:45-15:00 Registration online (Eurodyssey members) 15.00 - 16.30 Eurodyssey Forum FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 9.30 - 11.30 Eurodyssey […]

  • Autumn Bureau Meeting – Brussels Capital (BE)

    Brussels Capital

    The autumn meeting of the AER Bureau took on 5 December 2019 in the Brussels Capital Region. The Bureau came together to adopt AER's political priorities for 2020-2025 and it also hosted two debates with European parliamentarians on the Sustainable Development Goals and Digitalisation.   A draft agenda for the event is accessible at the […]

  • General Assembly and Spring Bureau Meeting – Larnaca (CY)

    Larnaka Larnaka, Cyprus

    Watch the video overview of the General Assembly & Spring Bureau Meeting below!   The 2019 Spring Bureau Meeting and General Assembly of the Assembly of European Regions took place on 5-6 June in Larnaca, Cyprus. Presentations Find the individual presentations in the Google Drive Folder. SEE HERE List of Registered Participants (at 27 May […]

  • AER Autumn Bureau Meeting 2018

    The AER Autumn Bureau Meeting will take place in Gelderland (NL) from 21 till 22 November 2018. Registration    Programme   Direct Links Programme How to come prepared Working Documents Background Note - Debate on Migration, Diversity and Integration Invitation Letter Registration Practical Information