The EU funded project “Road to the Future” came to an end when its Final Conference took place on 20-21 January 2020. Young Europeans from all over the continent gathered together with civil society organisations and representatives of the European institutions to reflect on the “I Choose Europe” electoral campaign implemented in the run-up to May 2019. The two-day … [Read more...]
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Territorial approaches to Regional Development
The main focus of the AER 2020 Spring Committee Plenaries in Covasna County (RO) between 10-12 March will be territorial approaches. Urban-rural divides within regions will be in the spotlight. While the Autumn 2019 plenaries "Territorial cohesion and Contrasted Realities" looked at how regions address territorial differences, this spring's plenary will take stock of the … [Read more...]
Basque Country Initiative on Integration of Migrants and Refugees
On 4 December 2019, the Assembly of European Regions participated actively in a seminar organized by the Basque country (ES) on the reception and integration of migrants and refugees, in Brussels. Indeed, AER work closely with our member regions by sharing knowledge and good practices on the topic. The purpose of the Basque country seminar was to present an initiative called … [Read more...]
December Digest: Funding Opportunities for EU and non-EU member regions
Are you on the hunt for some new EU-project opportunities and inspiration for the New Year? The AER Project Unit has prepared the below digest of EU funding opportunities which may be of interest to AER member regions. These calls may be of particular interest to non-EU member regions. Should you require any further information or assistance in putting together a … [Read more...]
Action Required to Safeguard Cohesion Policy!
Cohesion policy is the main European investment policy to reduce territorial disparities and deliver a fairer Europe. It is important that an instrument such as this is appreciated and protected. It cannot be taken for granted. Cohesion Policy is now at the risk of being significantly reduced from the next Multiannual Financial Framework that the EU is negotiating … [Read more...]
Road-to-the-Future final project conference on youth and democracy!
After a good number of training workshops, advocacy activities at national and local level, an inspiring bus tour and many other successful lobby actions aimed to encourage youth participation and democratic engagement towards the 2019 European elections and beyond, the Road-to-the-Future / European Youth Together project is coming to an end. The "I Choose Europe” campaign … [Read more...]
Bureau signs off on Political Priorities 2020-2025
During the Autumn 2019 Bureau Meeting that took place on 5 December in Brussels (BE), Bureau members adopted AER Political Priorities for the upcoming 5 years (2020-2025). https://twitter.com/europeanregions/status/1202519812536225792?s=20 AER Political Priorities 2020-2025 were drafted by the appointed Taskforce from the Spring 2019 Bureau Meeting and identified the … [Read more...]
Debating the Role of Regions in the Digital Era
During the AER Bureau Meeting which took place in Brussels on 5 December 2019, the AER Taskforce on Digitalisation hosted a panel debate on Regions in the Digital Era at the BIP – the House of the Capital Region. The event was organised under the leadership of the Taskforce Chair, the Region of Lower Austria. The shift towards an information society has profoundly … [Read more...]
Moving forward with Together4Cohesion: Csongrad County’s Forum for the Mayors
Recent policy strategies, news, and debates at European level have been dominated by three key phrases: cohesion funds, multi-level governance and regions. However, dominant does not necessarily imply intuitive. These leitmotifs soon became the sources of numerous questions varying from inquiries as to what are cohesion funds to delineations regarding what exactly is a cohesive … [Read more...]
AER at Smart City Expo World Congress 2019
From 19 to 21 November, AER took part in the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona (Spain). The 9th edition of the largest international event dedicated to smart urban solutions provided a great opportunity to all levels of governments, companies and various stakeholders to learn about sustainable cities and share their solutions for a smarter future. Global … [Read more...]
Tool released to aid search for town twinning
Are you interested in town twinning or finding a sister-city? The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate for EU Affairs has released a town twinning tool, which can help you find the best match for you. This tool was developed in close collaboration with the Union of Municipalities of Turkey. Why town twinning? … [Read more...]
CUBES Kick-Off: bridging the gap between culture and digitalisation
Amidst the general excitement surrounding the concepts of digital society and innovation, interconnectivity and multi-level governance, there is a lingering question that makes its presence felt: What about the people? While pursuing the path of continuous innovation, of developing unheard of infrastructures and that of translating human behaviour into artificial intelligence, … [Read more...]
AER to host event on digital transformation in healthcare at Smart City Expo
The Smart City Expo World Congress will be taking place from 19-21 November in Barcelona. This congress will bring together public, private, regional and national actors together in a 3 day conference over topics such as smart mobility, urban environment, governance & finance, inclusive & sharing cities and digital transformation. The Assembly of European Regions … [Read more...]
Together for Cohesion project goes to the Council of Europe!
The Together for Cohesion project has been represented at the 37th session of the Local and Regional Authorities Congress, led by the Council of Europe and held in Strasbourg on 28-31 October 2019. At our dedicated stand, project representatives promoted and advertised the project mission and activities to the interested participants attending the congress. Thanks to this … [Read more...]
AER advocates for reinforced Cohesion Budget during EP Plenary Week
Last week, an AER delegation led by President Magnus Berntsson met a large number of Members of the European Parliament, including the Chair of the REGI Committee, to discuss the future of Cohesion Policy and the upcoming EU Budget for 2021-2027. After the worrying working paper by the Finnish Council Presidency proposing further cuts to those already put forward by the … [Read more...]
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