This tag is for all posts relating to Regional development.

NEW PUBLICATION – Building Inclusive Regions: The EU-Belong Model for Intercultural Integration

17 July, 2025 By Mirjam de Jong

How can regions across Europe effectively support the inclusion of migrants and refugees, while taking into account local diversity, needs, and capacities? This is the challenge the EU-Belong project set ... Read More

Highlights of the AER 40th Anniversary & General Assembly 2025 | Maribor Innovation Forum

26 June, 2025 By Barbara Polin

From 17 to 19 June, more than 150 representatives of European regions gathered in Maribor, Eastern Slovenia, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). The ... Read More

A Green Pioneer: How Eastern Slovenia Leads in Bioeconomy Innovations

4 April, 2025 By Assistant Policy & Knowledge Transfer

On the occasion of the AER General Assembly in Maribor and the Maribor Innovation Forum, AER members will have the opportunity of sharing good practices and practical experiences on the topic of ... Read More

EU-Belong Final Conference in Strasbourg: A Regional Approach for an Intercultural Europe

28 March, 2025 By Mirjam de Jong

On 25 and 26 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) hosted the third and final EU-Belong Knowledge Sharing Event in Strasbourg, Grand Est (France). This concluding conference marked ... Read More

Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation | Insights from the EU-Belong Webinar

7 March, 2025 By Mirjam de Jong

On 7 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Government of Catalonia hosted a highly insightful webinar addressing human trafficking and labour exploitation. This event, part of ... Read More

EU-Belong at the Open Doors Podcast: Intercultural Regions, Migration and Belonging

20 February, 2025 By Emanuela Pisanò

To celebrate World Justice Day 2025, Vania Freitas (AER Secretary General) and Marlen Niubó Edeler (Catalan Coordinator of the Committee for the Assistance of Refugees) feature on the Open Doors ... Read More

Hydrogen: Fostering Regional Collaboration and Learning

18 December, 2024 By Assistant Policy & Knowledge Transfer

On 27th November 2024, the AER Working Group on Green Hydrogen hosted a webinar on Green Hydrogen Ecosystems featuring regional examples and an update on EU support to green hydrogen ... Read More

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! EU-Belong & DT4E: how intercultural integration can foster successful and sustainable labour migration pathways

18 December, 2024 By Emanuela Pisanò

On World Migration Day 2024, The Assembly of European Regions is pleased to release an exclusive interview, produced in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Country Office for ... Read More

EU-Belong & History Box: demonstrating the role of history education in advancing intercultural integration across Europe

13 November, 2024 By Emanuela Pisanò

On 17 October 2024, Emanuela Pisanó, EU-Belong Project Manager, participated in the final event of History Box, an Erasmus+ funded project coordinated by KMOP Policy Centre. Different experts were invited ... Read More

The Role of Regions in Europe’s Green Hydrogen Transition

8 November, 2024 By Assistant Policy & Knowledge Transfer

Green Hydrogen ecosystems integrate the production, storage, and use of hydrogen from renewable sources. They play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions, strengthening energy security, and promoting economic growth ... Read More

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! EU-Belong at the European Citizens’ Panel on Tackling Hatred in Society: creating a safe and healthy European society through democratic participation

31 October, 2024 By Emanuela Pisanò

On 17 May 2024, Emanuela Pisanó, AER European Project Manager, joined the European Citizens’ Panel on Tackling Hatred in Society, sharing insights from the AMIF-funded EU-Belong project. Afterwards, the European ... Read More

NEW PUBLICATION! Building Inclusive Societies: Regional strategies for intercultural integration

5 September, 2024 By AER Communications

Co-financed by the EU Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF), the EU-Belong project wants to improve the socio-economic inclusion and migrants’ sense of belonging through innovative regional integration strategies. By ... Read More

Interview with Nataša Ritonija, Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy

3 September, 2024 By Johanna Pacevicius

The newly nominated Chair of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy, Nataša Ritonija, from East Slovenia (SI), shares her motivation for taking on this role, introduces herself, and presents ... Read More

European Week of Regions & Cities | Workshop ‘Skills: (EU)Belong here – How intercultural strategies can boost talent attraction and retention’

5 July, 2024 By Mirjam de Jong

Join 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 ... Read More

Bioeconomy: resources for policymakers

17 May, 2024 By Assistant Policy & Knowledge Transfer

The ambition of the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is to facilitate exchanges among European regions to share challenges and opportunities and prepare for future partnerships and projects. In this context, ... Read More