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The Assembly of European Regions (est.1985) is the largest independent network of regions in Europe

The Assembly of European Regions (est.1985) is the largest independent network of regions in the wider Europe.

28/10/2026

For the first time, AER's three committees on Democracy, Prosperity and Inclusion will come together around a shared agenda at the AER Autumn Meetings.

The gathering will bring regional perspectives together to address key challenges facing Europe's regions, from the future of the EU Budget and Cohesion Policy to climate action, employment, education and intercultural inclusion.

The programme will also feature the Eurodyssey Forum, highlighting regional experiences in youth mobility, employment and skills.

Join us in Brussels to exchange perspectives and strengthen cooperation between Europe's regions.

🔗 Programme and registration:�https://aer.eu/events/autumn-events-eurodyssey-forum-2026/

02/10/2026

📍 AER at the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on the Right to Stay

On 29 September, Secretary General Freitas joined stakeholders in Brussels for the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on the Right to Stay, hosted by Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto.

AER highlighted the challenges facing regions, from demographic decline and talent retention to connectivity, infrastructure and investment gaps.

Our message was clear: The EU already has valuable instruments, the challenge is ensuring regions have the means to turn them into real opportunities for their communities.

👉 Simplification should mean less bureaucracy, not less territorial ownership.

📸 © European Union, 202X, licensed under CC BY 4.0

18/09/2026

🌍 What does intergenerational fairness look like in practice?

At the 30th Summer Academy in Coma-Ruga (Catalonia), political and youth representatives from across Europe came together to explore how regions can turn intergenerational fairness into concrete action.

💬 From protecting minority languages in the age of AI to using art to strengthen inclusive democracy, discussions highlighted the many ways regions can respond to changing social, economic and demographic realities.

The Academy also created space for young people and political representatives to share experiences, challenge perspectives and explore new ways of working together.

The discussions showed that intergenerational fairness is not only about the future. It is also about the choices regions and communities are making today.

🤝 Thank you to our host, the Catalan Youth Agency, and our partner, the Municipality of El Vendrell, for bringing us together!

12/08/2026

On , it is kinda chic to engage with the aspirations of young people for today and tomorrow, as done by the Youth Regional Network across Europe✨

At the , it is kinda chic to bring young people and regional leaders together to make policies fair for current and future generations.

Do you feel a bit chic(er) already?

17/06/2026

📖 Looking back on a landmark year for the Assembly of European Regions.

Our 2025 Activity Report is now available, capturing a year marked by AER's 40th anniversary and important developments for our network.

The report reflects a year of political renewal for AER and the adoption of new Political Priorities for 2025–2030, reaffirming the central role of regions in shaping Europe's future.

🤝 Representing over 100 regions and 100+ million citizens across wider Europe, AER continues to champion regions as key actors in building a stronger Europe.

📘 Read the full report: https://aer.eu/aer-activity-report-2025-40-years-of-the-assembly-of-european-regions/

08/06/2026

From culture to gastronomy to rural development, Timiș County, host of the 2026 Regions Forum and General Assembly, is a leading example of place-based innovation. Its leadership has been recognised through international initiatives such as the 2023 European Capital of Culture and the 2028 European Region of Gastronomy.

The AER warmly thanks Consiliul Judeţean Timiş for their outstanding hospitality and dedication in making the 2026 Regions Forum an unforgettable experience.

🤝 This year, their commitment to democratic resilience was at the heart of the Forum, which concluded with the joint signature of the Timiș Declaration, a blueprint document shaping the future of democratic regions.

💡 Stay tuned for the official version!

04/06/2026

Diversity builds up the capacity to foster positive change.

🇷🇴 The third and final day of the AER Regions Forum in Timiş wraps up with a celebration of European regions to drive progress across diverse areas, including intercultural inclusion, youth representation, and place-based innovation in both rural and urban areas.

03/06/2026

Interdependence makes multi-level governance essential. 🌍

On Day 2 of the Region Forum in Timiş, at the AER GeneraI Assembly 2026, we reaffirmed our commitment to regional democracy and interregional cooperation across Europe.

A proud moment: Aleksandra Maletić, Vice-President of the Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (Serbia), was elected as AER Vice President, a strong voice for our pan-European nature.

The Bureau meeting and IRN Plenary reinforced the AER’s key message: regional authorities are irreplaceable partners in addressing the challenges of our time, from demographic shifts and climate adaptation to social inclusion and talent retention.

02/06/2026

" may be technical, but the response is political and, above all, human"

As the kicks off today in Timișoara (Consiliul Judeţean Timiş), the High-Level Conference on brought together leaders to address the urgent need for a grassroots response to disinformation and polarisation.

Key insights were shared by Vice Presidents Aida Karimli (Västra Götalandsregionen) and Agustí Fernández de Losada Passols (Generalitat de Catalunya), alongside City of Vienna Councillor Aslihan Bozatemur and Freiburg representative Patrick Mülhauser.

The conference also featured a strategic dialogue between AER President Lukas Mandlandl and representatives of several regions from Romania.

It concluded with the signing of the Timiș Declaration on Democratic Resilience, reaffirming the vital role of regions in defending and promoting democracy from the ground up.

25/05/2026

In less than one week, 140 regional leaders and stakeholders will gather in Timișoara, the regional capital of Timiș County, to discuss how regions can nurture in their communities and across borders.

For Alfred Simonis, President of Timiș County Council, the Regions Forum is way more than a conference: discover why.

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