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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.
AER Working group on the bioeconomy: first meeting
OnlineThe newly created Working Group on the bioeconomy will meet online for the first time to define its action plan for the coming months. This meeting is open to all AER members The proposal to develop a working group on the bioeconomy was lead by Innlandet (NO), and is supported by Värmland (SE), Lower Austria […]
Just Announced: Join AER’s Event on Regional Support for Ukraine
ZoomIn the context of the war in Ukraine, a number of initiatives, led by cities, regions, institutions, and civil society organisations have been set up. For that reason, the AER is organising a webinar on Friday, 17 June to share information on ongoing initiatives and available support to Ukrainian regions, provide examples and experiences from regions in […]
Inclusion, Creativity & Human Potential: Includ-EU Workshop
The Home of The Human Safety Net Procuratie Vecchie – Piazza San Marco 105, Venezia Venice, ItalyThis workshop is organised in the context of the Includ-EU project co-financed by AMIF programme of the European Union. It will look at labour market inclusion from a skills, creativity and human potential angle. The opening and roundtable (09:30-11:00) will be streamed, you can register here to get the link to attend online: The […]
1st AER-ENoP Forum on New Forms of Democratic Engagement
Comet Louise, Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Comet Louise, Place Stéphanie 20, Brussels, BelgiumHow to actively involve citizens in policy development in order to regain political trust and add legitimacy to political decisions? On 1-2 June 2022, in Comet Meeting-Louise, and Online, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) will co-organise a Forum dedicated primarily to innovative and more participatory forms […]
WEBINAR: Access To Quality Education And Training- An Intercultural Approach
How to unlock the potential of education and training as key enablers for inclusion? Formal education and extracurricular activities have a powerful influence on how individualsperceive diversity. From early childhood education to lifelong learning, education andtraining are therefore powerful tools for building more inclusive societies.Actions to support the inclusion of third-country nationals and to harness […]
Green (H)ydrogen: Powering Our Regions’ Future
AER Brussels Office Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, BelgiumYou can check out the agenda and full list of speakers HERE. Why is Europe talking about hydrogen? Hydrogen is a versatile energy source with significant potential. It can be used as a feedstock, a fuel or an energy carrier, and has many possible applications across industry in the transport, heating and construction sectors. Most […]
Capacity-building for Integrated Care: From the Maturity Assessment to Improvement Planning
Interested in knowing more about how your region can strengthen its health and social care system and improve the design and delivery of healthcare services? Join online the Scottish Government and all the partners of the SCIROCCO Exchange project at its closing event ‘Capacity-building for Integrated Care: From the Maturity Assessment to Improvement Planning‘! The […]
AERxDYPALL | CoE Study session – Climbing the ladder, capacitating youth leaders
European Youth Centre Strasbourg (EYCS) 30 Rue Pierre de Coubertin, 67000 Strasbourg, France, Strasbourg, Grand EstThe AER is partnering with the DYPALL Network and the Youth Department of the Council of Europe to host the study session Climbing the ladder - Capacitating youth leaders to facilitate youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. This event will take place from 24 to 30 April 2022 in the European Youth […]
The World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria 2022: a great success! A review and a call for papers for the WSED 2023
The World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria 2022: a great success! A review and a call for papers for the WSED 2023: Over 650 experts from 55 countries participated in the World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 from 5-8 April – more than 60 % of them on-site! The energy transition community met in Wels/Austria […]
Includ-EU webinar “Cross-sectoral approaches to inclusive housing”
OnlineThe housing pillar of the EU’s Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion places emphasis on the need to ensure affordable accommodation and promote non-segregated, dignified, and accessible housing. In this webinar, we will discuss some of the main challenges to inclusive housing as well as explore opportunities and approaches for local and regional public authorities […]
REGISTER NOW: World Sustainable Energy Days 2022
Wels Pollheimerstrasse 1, Wels, Wels, AustriaWe are delighted to announce that our member region, Upper Austria, will again host its long awaited and well-renowned World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) on 5-8 April 2022! Organized by the energy agency of Upper Austria, OÖ Energiesparverband, the WSED is a leading annual conference on energy transition and climate neutrality, with more than 650 participants from over 60 countries. As in previous editions, in […]
Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania” 28-30 March in Tirana
Hotel Rogner, Tirana Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tirana, Tirana, AlbaniaIt is our pleasure to invite you to the Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania”, held on 28-30 of March in Tirana, Albania. The Assembly of European Regions and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung are proud to welcome you to our Conference on the Future of Regional […]
REGISTER NOW: Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework Session III – Making EU funds work for your region
ZoomDate: 25 March 2022 Time: 10:00 – 12:30 CET Venue: Online (via Zoom) Background Together with the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) represents an unprecedented €1.8 trillion of funding to support Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s long-term priorities across different policy areas. It is therefore essential that Europe’s regions get training with […]
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
ZoomWe 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 […]