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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.

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.

25/04/2026

How can we better connect and the across European regions?

💡The ETI Labs ImpacThons bring together students, recent graduates, universities and companies to work on real challenges.

Autumn 2026:
◽ Innsbruck, Tyrol Region (Austria)
◽ Bergen, Vestland Region (Norway)
◽ Zagreb, Zagreb Region (Croatia)

📌 For more information and registration, visit: https://aer.eu/eti-labs-impacthons-bringing-innovation-in-skills-development-closer-to-regions/

AER is proud partner of the EU-funded ETI Labs project, working together with Erasmus Student Network, EURASHE, ESSCA, Algebra LAB, Høgskulen på Vestlandet HVL and MCI The Entrepreneurial School.

16/04/2026

There is no true without .

At the in Timișoara, the Assembly of European Regions and Timiș County Council are bringing together regional leaders and key stakeholders to explore how regions can defend and strengthen democracy.

In the latest episode of One Monthly Minute, AER President Lukas Mandl breaks down why regions are at the heart of democratic resilience, and why their role matters more than ever.

➡️ Read more about the Regions Forum and register before May 15: https://tinyurl.com/mthju9wh

10/04/2026

💙 Regions are at the heart of Europe’s future.

Through discussions on rural development, housing, sustainable food production, youth participation and access to healthcare, these upcoming AER Regional Talks bring regional perspectives into key European debates.

📎 For more information & registration, check out the AER website https://aer.eu/

09/04/2026

resilience starts with .

Join the and county council to explore how regions can defend democratic resilience across borders.

📍Timișoara, Timiș County Council, 2-4 June 2026

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03/02/2026

Engaging regional authorities as strategic partners in migration governance.

AER President Lukas Mandl, Vice President for Interregional and Global Cooperation Agustí Fernández de Losada (Generalitat de Catalunya), Chair of AER’s Intercultural Regions Network David Moya, and Secretary General Vania Freitas met with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner.

🤝 They discussed how regions play a pivotal role in fostering social cohesion across Europe through effective implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

🔗 Read more about the vision and work of the AER Intercultural Regions Network: https://aer.eu/interculturalregions/

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