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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.
European Week of Regions & Cities | Workshop ‘Skills: (EU)Belong here – How intercultural strategies can boost talent attraction and retention’
Albert Borschette Congress Center, Brussels Rue Froissart 36, Brussels, BelgiumJoin us on 9 October 2024 in Brussels for the AER Workshop during the 2024 edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities. Workshop 'Skills: (EU)Belong here - How intercultural strategies can boost talent attraction and retention' The Intercultural Regions Network and the AMIF-funded project EU-Belong provide a blueprint for shaping regions’ policies and […]
Breakfast Briefing on the Bioeconomy
The AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is inviting all AER members interested in working on the Bioeconomy to join a Breakfast Briefing on Circular Bioeconomy Strategies at the AER Brussels Office (Rue d’Arlon 63-67). The event is organised together with key representatives from the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) for the pilot region […]
[SOLD OUT] AER Summer Academy 2024 – Bodø, Nordland (NO) – 12-16 August 2024
Bodø, Nordland, Norway Bodø, Nordland, NorwayThe Summer Academy 2024 explores how culture can foster youth participation, and it puts into focus the issues of availability, accessibility, and inclusivity of culture across European regions. Hosted by Nordland fylkeskommune (Nordland County Council), the Summer Academy 2024 will take place from the 12th to the 16th of August in Bodø, the European Capital of […]
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 […]
YRN Open online meeting for World Environment Day
Celebrate World Environment Day on the 5th of June at 19:00 CET with the Youth Regional Network (YRN)! The World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It celebrates environmental action and the power of governments, businesses and individuals to create a more sustainable world. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 | 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
[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. […]
MEET Project | Breakfast Debate with MEP Lukas Mandl
AER Brussels Office Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, BelgiumJoin us on the 6th of March in our AER office in Brussels for a Breakfast debate with Lukas Mandl as part of the EU- Funded Meet Project. During the morning event, Lukas Mandl will address the upcoming 2024 EU elections, citizenship and participatory democracy as main topics. There will be space to ask questions […]