This tag is for all posts relating to Regional development.

AER Activity Report 2021 — ‘Regions Bouncing Back’

8 December, 2021 By Justin Sammon

The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present its annual Activity Report for 2020 – 2021. As Europe looks beyond the Covid-19 pandemic and towards recovery, the theme of ... Read More

Lead experience exchange: propose a new working group!

25 November, 2021 By Johanna Pacevicius

An AER working group provides a space for experience and knowledge exchange. The ground for mutual learning is the community the AER creates between member regions that have very diverse ... Read More

Join our Bureau Debate on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity — the Road to Recovery and the Green Transition

17 November, 2021 By Justin Sammon

Want to join online?* ***UPDATE*** — we are delighted to announce that completing our panel will be Mr Ciarán Cuffe, Member of the European Parliament’s Committees on Transport and Tourism ... Read More

Agenda 2030 Conference: Transforming Regions, Changing the World

10 November, 2021 By Justin Sammon

On 28-29 October, the Assembly of European Regions held our long-awaited Agenda 2030 Conference in Strasbourg, in partnership with Region Grand Est and the City of Strasbourg. Against the backdrop ... Read More

Autumn Digest 2021: Funding Opportunities for EU and Non-EU Member Regions

10 November, 2021 By Mirthe Vogd

Are you in pursuit of some new EU project funding opportunities? Here are some openings worth looking into! In line with the new Multiannual Financial Framework programme 2021-2027 which aims ... Read More

2021 Eurodyssey call for elections: Steering Committee Chair and Members

3 November, 2021 By Editor

At the 2021 Eurodyssey Assembly, which will take place online and in Brussels (BE) on 2 December 2021, the incumbent Steering Committee members and President are expected to be re-elected. However, ... Read More

Technical Vocational Education & Training and Civic Participation

21 September, 2021 By Johanna Pacevicius

Civic participation is a process in which people take collective action to address issues of public concern and can adopt many forms: from individual volunteering, community engagement efforts and organisational ... Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Innovating Cultural Heritage, a Workshop by AER and CUBES

3 September, 2021 By Anna Comacchio

Cultural heritage has an inspiring and creative role in present European societies and communities. It has a positive impact on social cohesion as well as regional development and sustainable tourism. ... Read More

Partner Search: New Project on Cultural Planning & Rural Development

21 June, 2021 By Agnese Pantaloni

The region of Örebro County and the Coompanion Mälardalen in Sweden are looking for partners for a new project they are preparing within the Creative Europe programme, call for proposals ... Read More

Skillnet Training Session – Making the Most of Cohesion & Rural Development Funds

4 June, 2021 By Justin Sammon

MFF, ERDF, ESF, EFRD, EAGF…navigating the sea of acronyms in the EU funding lexicon can be a daunting task for would-be applicants. Yet, unlocking these funds will be crucial for ... Read More

Mobility as a Service: registrations are open!

31 May, 2021 By Johanna Pacevicius

On 17 June 2021 the Chair of the AER Working Group on Transports and Mobility, Martin Tollén, Östergötland (SE) is organising a webinar on Mobility as a Service, also known ... Read More

Mobility as a Service: low carbon mobility & improved accessibility

21 May, 2021 By Johanna Pacevicius

For the 2021-2027 programming period, digital transformation is in focus and the European Commission has recently launched the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. The Chair of the AER Working Group ... Read More

EU4Health 2021-2027 is Adopted: Resilience, Innovation and Accessibility

10 May, 2021 By Birgit Sandu

On March 26, the European Commission announced the entry into force of the new EU4Health Programme to support the resilience and innovation of health systems across Europe throughout the period ... Read More

Why Innovative Skills are the Catalyst for Rural Areas

5 May, 2021 By Assistant Policy & Knowledge Transfer

On 25 March, the Assembly of European Regions hosted the “Ambitious Skills and Innovation Strategies: A Territorial Approach” webinar. The event was part of the series of webinars on EU ... Read More

BRIGHT IDEAS – The Role of Regions in Improving Energy Efficiency

26 April, 2021 By Johanna Pacevicius

Eva Hallström, Chair of the AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change invites all AER members and friends to join an event on the role of regions in improving ... Read More