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Monday, Jun 3

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YRN Photo Contest for the EU elections 2024!

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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

Friday, May 17

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Bioeconomy: resources for policymakers

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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,

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Call for Graphic Designer

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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

Tuesday, May 14

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Internship: Policy & Knowledge Transfer

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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

Friday, May 3

The Interreg Europe Programme: open opportunities for interregional cooperation

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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 –

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Farewell message of AER Secretary General

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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

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A moving study visit to Odesa

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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),

Monday, Apr 29

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“My LevelUP! experience” – Hear from YRN members following the European Youth Forum’s LevelUP! at the European Parliament

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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

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Youth pre-event of the Europa Forum Wachau – The AER/YRN delegation’s weekend in Bratislava

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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

Friday, Apr 26

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The Role of Regions in Decarbonising Europe

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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

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AER Position on Cohesion Policy – call for amendments

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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

Friday, Apr 19

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The YRN joined the EYCA Rural Youth Camp (Cazorla, Spain) in April 2024!

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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

Thursday, Apr 18

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Applications for Elections in AER – General Assembly 2024

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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

Friday, Apr 12

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Mental health: Virtual visit to Odesa (UA)

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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

Tuesday, Apr 9

12

Interculturalism: A Strategy for Europe’s Future

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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

Friday, Apr 5

13

The MYFER Award is back! Be the next Most Youth-Friendly European Region

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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

Thursday, Apr 4

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YRN Statement on Youth Participation and Governance: “Young People are the Future”

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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

Friday, Mar 29

12

The Youth Regional Network – First revival anniversary. Highlights from the YRN General Assembly 2024!

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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

Thursday, Mar 21

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Upcoming management change at the AER

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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

The AER is hiring its new Secretary General

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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,

Thursday, Mar 14

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EU-Belong at One Donegal Social Inclusion Week

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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,

Wednesday, Feb 28

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EU-Belong at Conference on Experimenting at Local Level to Improve Participation

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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

Tuesday, Feb 27

12

Access to Quality and Affordable Housing for all

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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

Monday, Feb 19

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EU-Belong at High Level EU Event

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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”

Friday, Feb 16

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The AER is hiring a Financial and Administrative Manager (Strasbourg/Brussels)

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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

Monday, Feb 12

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The Interreg Europe programme is welcoming seven new countries!

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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

Friday, Feb 9

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme: The First Call for Proposals is OPEN!

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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

Monday, Jan 29

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AER Manifesto for the European Elections 2024: Trust in the Future Through Stronger Regions

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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

Thursday, Jan 25

MEET Project | Debating the role of the EU in the region & the 2024 EU elections in Krapina Zagorje, Croatia

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On Friday November 10th, 2023, Zagorska razvojna agencija (Zagorje Development Agency) held the debate within the framework of the MEET- project. The debate was organised in Marija Bistrica, in Krapina

Monday, Jan 15

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YRN Policy Recommendations for a more Democratic, Inclusive, Green, and Digital Europe: “Speak less about the youth, and more with them”

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On 30 November 2023, the AER Youth Regional Network organised a workshop for young people in Sankt Polten, Lower Austria, in light of the MEET Intergenerational Debate taking place on