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SUMMARY:Eurodyssey Forum & 40th Anniversary | Barcelona\, Catalonia | 1-3 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 40 Years of Youth Mobility\nJoin us in Barcelona\, Catalonia from 1 to 3 October 2025 for a very special edition of the Eurodyssey Forum as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Europe’s longest-running regional youth mobility programme! \nA Milestone Celebration \nSince 1985\, Eurodyssey has empowered thousands of young people through meaningful international traineeship experiences across Europe. This year\, we’re coming together to mark four decades of impact\, connection\, and transformation – with an eye on the future of youth mobility. \n \nThe three-day Forum will offer a dynamic mix of: \n\nPanel discussion\nInteractive workshops\nCultural visits to discover the heart of Catalonia\nAnniversary celebration highlighting the programme’s legacy and success stories\nAs part of the ETI Labs project\, the Forum will host a dedicated focus group session on young graduate traineeship tracks\n\n  \nParticipants\nThe event is open to representatives of Eurodyssey member regions\, current and former trainees\, regional and youth mobility policy-makers\, ETI Labs project partners\, and all those committed to supporting and advancing youth mobility in Europe. \nRegistration are now closed* \n* Registrations closed on 7 September. Please contact Jeanne Demonque (j.demonque@aer.eu) for any questions. \n\nDon’t miss this unique occasion to connect\, reflect\, and shape the next chapter of Eurodyssey.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/eurodyssey-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08034\, Spain
CATEGORIES:AER Eurodyssey Forums,AER Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251014T103000
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SUMMARY:REGIONAL TALKS: Breakfast Briefing on Cohesion Policy post-2027 | 14 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cohesion Policy is one of the European Union’s most important tools to promote economic\, social\, and territorial cohesion\, supporting regional development and addressing disparities across Europe.The upcoming negotiations on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 will shape the future and effectiveness of Cohesion Policy post-2027.  \nThe Breakfast Briefing of the AER Task Force on Cohesion Policy has the goal to foster dialogue among regions\, EU institutions\, and stakeholders to assess the implementation of the current programming period and shape a robust\, inclusive\, and forward-looking Cohesion Policy for the post-2027 era. \nThe Breakfast Briefing will take place on 14 October 2025\, at the Renewable Energy House (Rue d’Arlon 63\, 1040 Bruxelles). Registrations will open soon. \nThe Breakfast Briefing will be the first AER Regional Talk of 2025\, a Brussels-based event series animated by the goal of fostering dialogue on key issues impacting regional communities and territories.  \nREGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW! \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-talks-breakfast-briefing-on-cohesion-policy-post-2027-14-october-2025/
LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
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SUMMARY:REGIONAL TALKS: Young People in Politics | 15 October 2025 in Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Youth participation in politics is essential for building democratic\, inclusive\, and future-oriented societies. Yet\, young people across Europe continue to face barriers to engagement in political and decision-making processes. \nThe second debate in the Regional Talks series will explore how regional governance can bring together youth representatives\, policymakers\, and regional stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective representation of diverse voices. Confirmed speakers include: \n\nAstrid Begenyeza\, Project Manager of Molenbeek for Brussels 2030 – Brussels Capital Region\, Belgium\nChristelle Savall\, President of  the Young European Federalists (JEF)\nEivind Holst\, County Mayor and host of the Summer Academy 2024 – Nordland\, Norway\nJohanna Dayer Schneider\, Children and Youth Officer\, Cantonal Office for the Promotion of Children and Young People – Fribourg\, Switzerland\n\nThe event is part of the Climbing the Ladder: fostering a culture of Youth Engagement (CL-YE) project\, which addresses the need for effective and meaningful structures\, mechanisms\, and spaces for the active involvement of young people in policy-making and decision-making processes at the local\, regional\, national\, and European levels. The debate will also draw on insights from project publications\, including CL-YE Models and Mechanisms of Youth Engagement\, which maps out approaches to involving young people in decision-making\, and Good practices and case studies\, highlighting concrete examples of youth engagement across Europe. \nThis is a European Youth Together project funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme. \nThe debate will take place on 15 October 2025\, from 18:00 to 20:00 in Brussels.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-talks-young-people-in-politics-15-october-2025-in-brussels/
LOCATION:Atelier29 Brussels\, Rue Jacques de Lalaing 29\, Brussels\, 1000
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
CREATED:20251009T180604Z
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SUMMARY:REGIONAL TALKS | Caring Communities -  Strengthening Families and Futures
DESCRIPTION:When violence strikes\, children are the first to suffer. Based in Odesa\, the Ukrainian Medical Centre for Rehabilitation of Mother and Child has a mission to restore and nurture the mental health of children\, young parents\, and families. \nThis online REGIONAL TALK session\, organised by the AER Working Group on Mental Health\, will explore how the Centre implements advanced international practices to provide free\, high-quality psychological\, mental health\, and rehabilitation services aimed at developing adaptive skills\, enhancing resilience\, and restoring mental and physical well-being. \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-talks-caring-communities-strengthening-families-and-futures/
CATEGORIES:AER Working Groups,Ukraine
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
CREATED:20251015T083334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T102752Z
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SUMMARY:YRN Capacity-Building in Karlstad\, Sweden | 13-15 November 2025
DESCRIPTION:The AER Youth Regional Network (YRN) is organising its yearly capacity-building in Karlstad (Sweden)\, from 13 to 15 November 2025. Region Värmland is kindly hosting us for this weekend of workshops\, study visits\, and social gathering. \nThe event\, coordinated by Region Värmland\, the YRN Presidium\, and the AER Secretariat\, is open to all members of the YRN\, and to AER members working on youth issues\, such as regional politicians in charge of Youth\, or the Youth Coordinators in regional administrations. \n– Registration are closed – \n \nSolidarity Fund\nYoung participants whose travel costs cannot be supported by their region\, a regional council\, a youth regional council\, a youth organisation\, etc.\, may apply to the Solidarity Fund generously provided by Region Värmland. If accepted\, we can cover up to 250€ of your travel and accommodation costs\, as a reimbursement by bank transfer after your attendance to the entire event\, and if you provide all necessary supportive documents (invoices\, receipts\, original boarding passes\, train tickets\, bus tickets). The reimbursement may exceed 250€ depending on the final number of participants. \nAll the details about the Solidarity Fund have been communicated by email to the selected participants. \nPractical information\nAll lunches and dinners are covered from Thursday dinner to Saturday lunch. \nThe event’s main venue will be the Regionens hus\, in Karlstad. \nParticipants are expected to book their flights/trains/buses themselves.  \nFlight / How to get to Karlstad \n\nOslo\, Gardemoen: there is a direct train from the airport to Oslo Central (approximately 19 minutes). Tickets for the flight transport are purchased at the airport. There are direct trains and buses from Oslo to Karlstad. Tickets can be purchased from SJ\, Bus4You or Flixbus. All options take approximately 2-3 hours from Oslo Central to Karlstad.\nStockholm\, Arlanda. There is a direct bus from Arlanda Airport to Karlstad\, that we would recommend rather than having a transit in Stockholm Central. The bus takes approximately 4h20. Tickets can be purchased from Bus4You or Flixbus.\nGothenburg\, Landvetter. There is a direct bus from the airport to Gothenburg Central (approximately 30 minutes). Tickets are purchased from “flygbussarna”. There are trains departing from Gothenburg to Karlstad which take approximately 2h30. Train tickets can be purchased from SJ. There is also the option to take a bus\, Bus4You or Flixbus\, to Karlstad.\n\nRecommended ho(s)tels \n\nSolsta Hotell\nCarlstad City Hotell\nCarlstad Hostel (participants will stay in that hostel)
URL:https://aer.eu/events/yrn-capacity-building-in-karlstad-sweden-13-15-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:YRN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
CREATED:20251023T145138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145621Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Participation Toolfair: Sharing and Connecting Ideas | 13 November | Online
DESCRIPTION:How can we enhance the meaningfulness and impact of youth participation across Europe?  \nJoin us for the “Youth Participation Toolfair: Sharing and Connecting Ideas”\, an online workshop that brings together youth workers\, policymakers\, and young people to explore effective models and mechanisms of youth engagement. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will:\n \n\nExchange ideas and network with peers and policymakers from across Europe\nDiscover innovative models of youth participation and decision-making\nGain practical tools to foster active youth engagement in your community\n\nWhen: 13 November – 12:00pm – 13:45pm (CET) \nWhere: Online \nRegister here to join the event: https://forms.gle/9QN1cJaB9JUR7DdM9 \nThis initiative is part of Climbing the Ladder\, a project led by DYPALL Network in partnership with the Assembly of European Regions\, AER member region Nordland fylkeskommune (Norway)\, Europiamo ETS (Italy)\, YEPP EUROPE (Germany)\, EDYN (Slovakia)\, SQLearn (Greece) and funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ Programme.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/youth-participation-toolfair-sharing-and-connecting-ideas-13-november-online/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
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SUMMARY:20-21 November 2025 | VIII Regional Business Forum - Novi Sad\, Vojvodina (RS)
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Business Forum (RBF): a platform connecting businesses\, ideas and people across borders \nCo-organised by the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and the Assembly of European Regions (AER)\, the Regional Business Forum has proved to be an incubator for business partnerships across the EU and international regions. In 2025\, the Regional Business Forum will explore macro-issues\, like the growth trends in regional economies and the future of the automotive industry\, but also specific developments like the affirmation of the Danube as a regional tourism brand and the supply chains between farms and markets. \nAER members and friends are welcome to follow the live stream on YouTube. \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/20-21-november-2025-viii-regional-business-forum-novi-sad-vojvodina-rs/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
CREATED:20250626T151518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T202100Z
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SUMMARY:AER Autumn Events | 9-10 December 2025\, Brussels
DESCRIPTION:AER Celebrates 40 Years: Join Us for the 2025 Autumn Events!\nAs 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 offer spaces for dialogue\, exchange\, and action to strengthen the place-based approach at the heart of regional cooperation. \nDeadline for registrations: 24 November 2025 (COB) \n \n\nProgramme Overview\n(click here for the downloadable version) \n📅 Tuesday\, 9 December 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 10:00 – 11:30 Meeting of the AER Working Group on Mental Health\nThis meeting marks the culmination of two years of work dedicated to exploring and sharing regional best practices in mental health. It will be an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the Working Group’s achievements\, and to discuss how to advance the work done. The discussion will be enriched by inputs from: \n\nNorbert Nagy\, President of the Youth Regional Network\nMichele Calabrò\, Director\, and Marco Di Donato\, Policy and Projects Officer\, from the network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA)\n\n\n 📍Region Värmland   European Office (Rue du Luxembourg 3\, 1000)\n🔒 Only AER members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:30 First Plenary of the AER Intercultural Regional Network\nThe first IRN Plenary aims to strengthen the foundations of the IRN as a dynamic and inclusive network of regional authorities committed to intercultural inclusion and equality. The meeting will include the approval of the terms of reference and the 2026 Work plan.\n 📍AER Officces\, (Rue d’Arlon 63-67\, 1040)\n🌍 Open to the public\n\n\n\n\n15:45 – 17:30 Which Governance for the AER of the Future?\nThis in-person discussion aims to enable a thorough assessment of the effectiveness\, agility\, and impact of the current AER governance structures.\n 📍AER Offices\, (Rue d’Arlon 63-67\, 1040)\n🔒 Only AER members\n\n\n\n\n 18:00 – 19:30 AER 40th Anniversary Debate: The Future of Interregional Cooperation\nThis debate is a continuation of the principles and achievements established over 40 years of working for advancing regional democracy and interregional cooperation. It will bring together regional leaders from across Europe to discuss how regions can enhance democracy\, promote collaboration\, drive innovation\, and tackle shared challenges\, followed by the 40th Anniversary Reception offered by Lower Austria. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nLukas Mandl\, AER President and Member of the European Parliament\nMarc Cools\, President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe\nPavel Branda (ECR/CZ)\, Chair of the Cross-border Interregional group in the European Committee of the Regions\nAida Karimli\, AER Vice President\, Deputy Regional Councillor in Västra Götaland\, Sweden\, Vice Chair of the Environment and Regional Development Committee\n\n\n📍Lower Austrian European Liaison Office\, (Rue Montoyer 40\, 1000) \n\nRead the concept note \n\n\n🎉 Open event + Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, 10 December 2025 — Autumn Bureau Meeting & Ukraine Focus Group Meeting\n📍 Zweig Visitor Centre\, European Parliament (Ardenne-Belliard\, Rue d’Ardenne\, 1000 Bruxelles)🪪 Security Check at the Zweig Visitor Centre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n📝 Working documents\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:20 Security Check at the Zweig Visitor Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 Welcome & Introductions\n\n\n\nWorking Document 0. Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:10 Bureau Updates – Institutional Relations & Advocacy \n\n\n\nWorking Document I. Bureau Updates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:20 Dialogue on Cohesion Policy & MFF with Members of the European  Parliament  & Adoption Position Paper on Cohesion Policy post-2027\nThe meeting will focus on the future of Cohesion Policy post-2027 and the priorities of regions for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework. (Read more here)\n\n\nWorking Document II.  Position Paper\nWorking Document II.B Concept Note debate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:20 Identification of Bureau Priority Topics \n\n\n\nWorking Document III. Bureau Priorities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 ☕ Coffee Break\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 Bureau Debate – “No Services\, No Stay: Turning Access Into a Right”\nThe Bureau debate on “No Services\, No Stay: Turning Access into a Right“\, will discuss how access to services is key to retaining talent\, boosting prosperity and enhancing the competitiveness of European regions. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nGerry Murray\, Councillor\, Mayo (Ireland)\nDaniel Schützer\, Regional Councillor\, Värmland (Sweden)\nRobert Matić\, Vice-President\, Primorje-Gorski Kotar (Croatia)\nMarc Bournisien De Valmont\, Policy analyst at the Regional Development and Multi-level Governance Division of the Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, and Regions & Cities (OECD)\nKadri Uustal\, Head of Unit Cities\, Communities\, People\, DG REGIO\, European Commission\n\n\n\n\nWorking Document IV. Concept Note debate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree time \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUkraine Focus Group Meeting\n16:00\nGrand Est Representation Office (Rue du Luxembourg\, 15 B-1000 Bruxelles) \n*only for AER members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/autumn-bureau-meeting/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
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SUMMARY:Member Event - World Sustainable Energy Days | Wels\, Upper Austria - 24-27 February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Energy transition and energy independence at the World Sustainable Energy Days 2026\nEnergy transition leads to energy independence. This is the core motto of the World Sustainable Energy Days\, taking place from 24 to 27 February 2026\, in Wels\, Upper Austria\, an AER member and leader in the climate transition. In recent years\, Upper Austria has reduced gas emissions by 42% and ensures that 72% of indoor heating and 33% of primary energy comes from renewables. \nThe World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) is a high-level international conference that presents policies\, technologies and business models which increase competitiveness and energy affordability. Every year\, WSED welcomes over 650 participants from more than 60 countries. \nEvent highlights\n\n6 thematic conferences (European Pellet Conference\, Energy Efficiency Conference\, Energy Efficiency Policy Conference\, Energy  Communities\, Industrial Energy Transition Conference\, Smart E-Mobility Conference)\nYoung Energy Researchers conference\n80+ renowned speakers on market trends\, policies\, technologies and innovation\n20+ hours of networking\nPoster Presentations\n\n \nAudience\nThe audience includes representatives from the entire value chain of energy transition\, including: \n\nstakeholders from the private sector\, such as energy companies and technology and equipment companies\, service providers\, planners\, developers\, and the financing community\nrepresentatives from the energy transition research community\nrepresentatives of the EU\, national\, regional and local levels\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration & Information
URL:https://aer.eu/events/world-sustainable-energy-days-wels-upper-austria-24-27-february-2026/
LOCATION:Wels\, Pollheimerstrasse 1\, Wels\, Wels\, A-4600\, Austria
CATEGORIES:AER Member Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T094426Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing - Competitiveness & Rural Development in the Next EU Budget
DESCRIPTION:📅 17 April 2026🕘 09:00 – 10:30 CET📍 Stable Room – Rue d’Arlon 63\, 1000 Brussels & ONLINE \nRegional competitiveness and rural development are increasingly interconnected in the debate on the next EU budget. With the proposed European Competitiveness Fund under the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034\, the European Union aims to strengthen innovation\, industrial capacity\, and strategic sectors across Europe. \nThis breakfast briefing will bring together regional authorities\, EU institutions and policy stakeholders to discuss how competitiveness policies can also support rural development\, regional innovation ecosystems and territorial balance. \nThe discussion will explore how new EU funding instruments can create synergies with existing policies such as the Common Agricultural Policy and Cohesion Policy\, while ensuring that regional authorities remain key actors in shaping investment priorities. \nParticipants will exchange views on how place-based approaches\, regional innovation strategies and stronger multi-level governance can ensure that all regions—urban and rural alike—benefit from Europe’s competitiveness agenda. \n\nAgenda\n09:00 — Registration & Coffee\n09:30 — Welcome & Introduction\n09:45 — Roundtable Discussion\n10:30 — Closing Remarks\n  \n \n  \n☕ This breakfast discussion provides a space for informal exchange between regional leaders and EU policymakers on how competitiveness policies can support strong and resilient rural territories across Europe. \nDue to the limited capacity of the room\, participation is reserved for AER members only\, and advance registration is required. ⚠️
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-breakfast-briefing-on-competitiveness/
LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
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SUMMARY:Study Visit - Sustainable Food Production | Fribourg\, Switzerland
DESCRIPTION:The Task Force on Agriculture & Rural Development is organising a study visit hosted by the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland\, dedicated to exploring the region’s gastronomic delicacies\, sustainable food production\, and innovation in agriculture. \nThe visit will take place from Thursday\, 23 April until Friday\, 24 April 2026\, offering participants an opportunity to discover Fribourg’s excellence in sustainable agriculture\, applied research\, and world-renowned food traditions. \nDraft Programme highlights: \n\nAgriCo Campus – Switzerland’s leading hub for food and biomass innovation.\nLocal Farm Visit – Insights into sustainable agricultural practices.\nGruyère Cheese – Explore the origins of Gruyère cheese.\nGrangeneuve Agricultural School – Training and advisory excellence in farm management and agrotechnology.\nAgroscope Research Centre – Pioneering applied research for sustainable and competitive food systems.\n\n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/study-visit-sustainable-food-production-fribourg-switzerland/
LOCATION:Fribourg\, Canton of Fribourg\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
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SUMMARY:Briefing Lunch - Access to Healthcare & Connectivity
DESCRIPTION:📅 21 May 2026🕘 12:00 – 14:00 📍 Brussels & ONLINE \nEnsuring equitable access to healthcare and digital connectivity is essential for inclusive and sustainable rural development. Yet\, significant disparities remain between urban and rural areas\, affecting access to essential services\, economic opportunities\, and quality of life. \nThis briefing lunch\, organised by the Task Force on Access to Services and hosted by Region Värmland\, will bring together regional authorities\, EU institutions\, and policy stakeholders to discuss how these challenges can be addressed through coordinated and place-based approaches. \nThe discussion will explore how improved digital infrastructure can enable innovative healthcare solutions\, including telemedicine and integrated care models\, while also supporting access to a wider range of public and private services in rural areas. \nParticipants will exchange views on how investment\, innovation\, and stronger multi-level governance can help close the digital divide\, improve healthcare accessibility\, and enhance territorial cohesion across Europe. \n\nAgenda\n12:00 Registration & Lunch13:00 Welcome & Introduction13:15 Roundtable Discussion13:50 Closing Remarks \n \n\n☕ This breakfast discussion offers a space for informal exchange between regional leaders and EU policymakers on improving access to healthcare and connectivity\, and ensuring that rural communities can fully benefit from Europe’s digital and social transitions. \nDue to the limited capacity of the room\, participation is reserved for AER members only\, and advance registration is required. ⚠️ \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-breakfast-briefing-on-access-to-healthcare-connectivity/
LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
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SUMMARY:Registrations are open | AER Regions Forum - General Assembly & Spring Bureau Meeting 2026 | 2-4 June\, Timișoara\, Timiș\, Romania
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n2 June 2026 | High-Level Conference – Defending Democratic Resilience in the Age of Disinformation\n The high-level conference on 2 June 2026 aims to discuss how regions can defend democratic resilience amid the rise of AI and disinformation. It will include a political roundtable on how to address the risks of AI-powered manipulation and disinformation in democracy\, and how to build democratic resilience across the regional\, national and European levels. The conference will also include two workshops\, one on regions acting as grassroots democracy shields and one on the role of the media in times of crisis.  \nAs representatives of regional governments and their key partners\, participants are invited to share their experiences on the impact of disinformation on democracy\, taking inspiration from the questions listed here. Interested participants will have the opportunity to share these experiences during the conference. \n \n3 June 2026 | 2026 AER General Assembly\, Spring Bureau meeting Intercultural Regions Network\nThe 2026 AER General Assembly\, Spring Bureau meeting and the Intercultural Regions Network Plenary will take place on Wednesday\, 3 June. The discussions will bring into focus the issues of Cohesion Policy\, agriculture & rural development\, right to stay & access to services\, multilateral processes & the global agenda\, disinformation and migrant inclusion. \n4 June 2026 |  General Assembly of the Youth Regional Network | Capacity Building & Study Visits\nThe Youth Regional Network will hold its General Assembly on the morning of 4 June. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in innovative capacity-building sessions through hands-on insights on disinformation on migration\, rural development and urban renewal. \n \n  \nPractical Information\nHow to get to Timișoara (TM) \n\nFly direct flights to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) from European airports:\nMunich\, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden\, Dortmund\, Nuremberg\, Frankfurt-Hahn\, Istanbul\, Rome\, Bari\, Milano\, Napoli\, Bologna\, Treviso\, Madrid\, Valencia\, Barcelona\, Brussels\, Pari\, Beauvais\, Basel\, London Luton\, Bucharest\nYou can fly to one of the nearest airports and then take a rental car to Timișoara:\nBelgrade Airport (BEG): ~163 km\, ~2h50 by car Budapest Airport (BUD): ~277 km\, ~3h12 by car \n\nWhere to sleep in Timișoara \n\nUse the code “ARE2026” before 31 May 2026 when booking with the hotels listed here.\n\nCurious about Timiș?\n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/2026-general-assembly-2-4-june-timis-romania/
LOCATION:Timis County Council\, Timisoara\, Romania
CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events,AER General Assemblies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260404T062004
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T130958Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date - Summer Academy 2026 | 16-19 September 2026 | Coma-ruga\, Catalonia
DESCRIPTION:Catalonia\, through its Regional Youth Agency (Agència Catalana de la Joventut)\, will host the 2026 Summer Academy in Coma-ruga on 16-19 September 2026. \nMore information will be shared here soon. Stay tuned! \n  \nIn the meantime\, you can read more about the Summer Academy here\, and explore all past editions here. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, contact the AER Programmes Coordinator\, Jeanne Demonque: j.demonque@aer.eu
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-summer-academy-2026-16-19-september-2026-coma-ruga-catalonia/
LOCATION:Coma-ruga\, Catalonia\, Spain\, Coma-ruga\, Catalonia\, 43880\, Spain
CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Summer Academies
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