The AER 2024 General Assembly, the Spring Bureau Meeting, the Bioeconomy Working Group meeting and the 8th Black Sea Summit took place from the 12 to 14 of June in
The Assembly of European Regions is proud to present its annual Activity Report 2023. The theme of this year’s report is “Regions Skilled for the Future“, an expression of AER’s
The Youth Regional Network has launched a photo contest for the EU elections! If you have a right to vote at the European elections 2024, wants to raise awareness about
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,
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is looking for a graphic designer to work on the layout of the publication of the Intercultural Integration Strategy (approximately 30 pages), which will
Dates: October 2024-March 2025 Duration: 6 months Location: Strasbourg (FR) The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe. Bringing together regions from
Interreg Europe is the Programme entirely dedicated to fostering interregional cooperation, co-financed by the EU. It facilitates the exchange of good practices and mutual policy learning among regions in 36 European countries –
Dear AER members, partners and friends, In March, I have announced my intention to take on a new professional challenge. As agreed with the Board, I have passed the baton
On 23 April 2024 the AER Working Group on Mental Health organised a study visit to Odesa. The event which was moderated by Kaltum Hussein, International advisor in Värmland (SE),
On the 12th and 13th of April, a dozen of members from the Youth Regional Network (YRN) had the chance to join LevelUP!, a large-scale youth event organised by the
An article by Peter Guidikov, AER youth delegate at the Europa Forum Wachau Every year, the Europa Forum Wachau brings together youth and politicians from all over Europe to discuss
Last month, Albert Ballbé, programme manager at the General Directorate of Industry at the Government of Catalonia, who is also leading the activities of the AER Working Group on Green
AER is inviting members to offer their amendment proposals to the Draft Position on Cohesion Policy. Amendment proposals can be submitted using the online form here. The closing date for
An article by Sigrun Myrvang, Vice-President of the Youth Regional Network From the 11th to the 17th of April 2024, seven YRN members attended the Rural Youth Camp organised by
The General Assembly is the highest authority of AER and convenes representatives of all its full members. The General Assembly charges the Executive Board to implement its decisions. All procedures
Registrations are open for the virtual visit to Odesa on 23 April from 10:00-12:00 CET via Zoom, organised by the AER Working Group on Mental Health. The event will seek
On Wednesday, 27 March 2024, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities held the round- table on “Intercultural Regions: Embracing Diversity”. The session brought together experts and representatives from different
Send your project applications before the 7th of June and make your mark! The MYFER Award (Most Youth-Friendly European Region) is back and ready to celebrate the incredible youth initiatives
The Youth Regional Network (YRN) is a the AER’s cross-regional youth platform, promoting active youth participation at regional level. It provides young people with an opportunity to express policy recommendations, to foster debate
The Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly 2024 took place between the 14th and the 17th of March in Zalău, Sălaj County, Romania. Marking the first revival anniversary of the
The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is preparing for a change at the helm of its Secretariat: Secretary General Christian Spahr has announced his intention to take on a new
About the Assembly of European Regions The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is not just the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe; we are a beacon for democracy,
EU-Belong will organise its second Knowledge Transfer event in Donegal (IE), “Intercultural Integration:A Shared Journey towards Equality and Belonging” on the occasion of the One Donegal Social Inclusion Week. EU-Belong,
On January 25th, EU-Belong Project Manager Emanuela Pisano spoke at the final event of the PISTE project, to share how EU-Belong is using the intercultural approach developed by the Council
Access to adequate and affordable housing is a crucial determinant of successful integration. Housing conditions have a substantial impact on employment and education opportunities and on the interactions between migrants
On February 9, AER Secretary General Christian Spahr spoke at the plenary roundtable of the high-level policy forum and ministerial conference on “The Integration of Newcomers by EU Member States”
Do you have a strong background in financial management? Do you enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to a team? And do you have work experience e.g., in an association, with
Interreg Europe, one of the most known international cooperation programmes co-funded by the European Union, has now opened its doors to seven new countries: Are you from one of these
The new Interreg NEXT ‘Mediterranean Sea Basin’ (NEXT MED) Programme launched its first call for proposals! The Programme is a transnational cooperation initiative all about bridging the countries of the
In a world in turmoil, building trust in the future passes through fostering stronger local and regional democracies. The AER Manifesto for the European Elections 2024 underlines the importance of