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Summer Academy Bureau Debate – Recovering together: youth policy in Europe

8 July, 2022 By Peter Guidikov

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

According to the OECD, the COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the education, employment, mental health and disposable income of youth all across Europe, most notably due to public health restrictions. As this report from the European Parliament show, lower and unequal access to education and training, higher unemployment and a reversal of many positive social and economic trends for young people in Europe and beyond.

These new difficulties must be addressed to ensure a brighter future for all. One, in particular, stands out: the rise of mental health afflictions like depression and anxiety among the youth. For instance, almost two-thirds of people (64%) in the age group 18–34 years were at risk of depression in spring 2021. The pandemic brought to light the sheer number of people who are in need of support and how much work there is to do in that regard.

Discussing youth policy in Europe

With every challenge comes an equally important opportunity. Local and regional authorities have a critical role to play in supporting post-pandemic recovery, especially in regard to youth policy and programmes. The key to a more equitable and lasting recovery lies in finding new ways to support youth in their projects, harness their energy and passion and foster cross-generational and intercultural integration and cohesion.

This is why the AER is organising a Bureau debate on youth policy in Europe as part of our flagship youth event, the AER Summer academy.

This debate will bring together representatives of local and regional authorities, European Institutions and other relevant stakeholders to answer the following questions:

  • What should the focus of youth policy be in our post-pandemic European societies?
  • How can youth contribute to building more resilient and strengthened European regions? 
  • What can public actors do to avoid facing a “lockdown generation” and maximise the well-being of European youth?

The debate will take place on 31 August 2022 in County Donegal (IE).

This interactive debate will bring together regional and European policymakers and experts. It includes an extended thirty-minute Q & A where participants will have the opportunity to share their views and insights with our panellists. Don’t miss the chance to help shape AER’s work on youth policy in Europe!

The speakers have been announced!

Invited speakers to the panel debate will include:

  • Maria Koleva, Deputy Head of Cabinet; Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth – European Commission
  • Sabine Verheyen, chair of the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) – European Parliament
  • Anne Karjalainen, Chair of the Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) and Chair of Kerava City Council – European Committee of the Regions
  • Frederic Piccavet, Vice-president – European Youth Forum
  • Clementina Barbaro, Head of Youth Policies Division – Council of Europe

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Partner Search: resilient ecosystems for circular tourism

10 February, 2022 By Mirthe Vogd

Are you interested in joining a project within the new Single Market Programme (SMP)? The Chamber of Commerce of Umbria, a key stakeholder of Regione Umbria (member region of AER), is looking for partners to join their new project on COVID-19 recovery through sustainable tourism and SME support.

About the project proposal

With reference to the SMP call “COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support (SMP-COSME-2021-TOURSME)”, the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria (IT) is leading a proposal on resilient ecosystems for circular tourism.

The general objective of the call is to monitor the sustainability performance of SMEs in the tourism sector, whilst boosting their awareness, development and capacity in the area of sustainable innovations. To this extent, the project aims to ideate, test and improve digital and sustainability solutions at the destination regional level for rural and slow tourism.

They are ideally looking for a Destination Management Organisation (DMO) involved in and dealing with sustainability as applied to the tourism sector from Italy, Spain, Albania, Finland, Poland. Within the scope of this Call, a DMO is defined as a public or private stakeholder/authority that manages a local, regional or national tourism strategy in one of the countries forming part of the consortium.

About the Single Market Programme

The new Single Market Programme (SMP) was adopted on 28 April 2021 and provides an integrated package to support and strengthen the governance and functioning of the single market. The EU funding programme helps the single market reach its full potential and ensure Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indeed, the pandemic showed that the single market is yet to materialise in a number of areas and can improve in others, and that a well-functioning single market is crucial for the resilience of our economy.

How to take part?

If you are interested in joining this project proposal and contributing to its further development, don’t hesitate to contact the AER team by 15 February 2022. We would be happy to liaise you with the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria!

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National Recovery & Resilience Plans – Working Together in Renewed Partnership with Regions

17 February, 2021 By Pol Aixas

On 4 March AER will host a debate on the role of regions in overcoming the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) represents a ray of hope for regions as Europe sets out on long road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.   

However, a recent study conducted by the European Committee of the Regions and the Council of European Municipalities and Regions clearly demonstrates that our cities, regions and municipalities are not being meaningfully included in the member states’ preparation of National Recovery Plans. What can we do to ensure that regions have a greater say in the design and implementation of these recovery plans?

Join us on Thursday, 4 March from 16:00 to 17:30 CET for our online session in association with the Government of Catalonia where we will:

  • Reflect on the role of regions in shaping a resilient and sustainable recovery;
  • Spur debate on how to better involve regions and municipalities in the design and implementation of national recovery plans, and;
  • Provide insights on how regions and municipalities can access the Recovery and Resilience Funds.

This panel debate will bring together regional authorities and EU representatives. The debate will be followed by a more open Q and A session where participants will be able to share their perspectives and glean insights from our panel. Check out the event page to register and view the speakers!

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