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We aim at developing in a structural manner the relations between local and regional authorities in Sweden and in Italy. The rationale at the basis of the network rests in its horizontal approach to the relations between the two areas through a wide involvement of local actors of the participating local and regional authorities. The objective is therefore to foster an approach to international r

elations that stretches upon a number of policy areas (education, environment, local development and social inclusion) and that involves, together with the local authorities, a broad range of actors like educational institutions, non profit organisations, and other economic actors interested in acquiring new contacts and developing new projects in cooperation with the other members of the network. Over the year, the network developed more than 130 projects at European level and is driving a continuous process of exchange and cooperation between Swedes and Italians. A cooperation that, with the new strategy, will continue in the next seven years towards more inclusive communities, crucial for a sustainable European integration, through services for vulnerable groups, active citizenship and quality education. Communities that are also digitalized with open and efficient public administrations and digital skills for all; that are green and sustainable, focusing on actions to reduce vulnerability to the effects of climate change, to enhance sustainable tourism and smart mobility. SERN counts on a wide variety of contacts among local/regional authorities (and their national associations) in 13 EU countries.

🌟 New SERN Thematic Wall on Improving mental wellbeing! In September we will launch the sixth cycle of the SERN Thematic...
27/08/2026

🌟 New SERN Thematic Wall on Improving mental wellbeing!

In September we will launch the sixth cycle of the SERN Thematic Wall, a new series of activities exploring how municipalities can support mental wellbeing across generations, with particular attention to vulnerable young people, isolated elderly, and the structural challenge of reaching those who do not engage with community life.

STW 6 will be framed by the central question: How can we reach those who tend to isolate themselves and do not participate in community life? With a set of activities focused on mutual exchange and experiences for practitioners new to transnational collaboration, STW 6 aims to bring together practitioners from Sweden and Italy to tackle questions close to the social inclusion mission of many SERN members.

After the initial challenge-definition activities this STW progresses in two strands: A. Youth mental health; and B. Elderly isolation and community welfare. In parallel, a working group map municipal outreach and lay the ground for future collaboration.

👉 Want to know more? Contact the SERN secretariat: [email protected] or stay tuned through our social channels and website, www.sern.eu.

29/07/2026

What does a "European" ECEC professional identity even mean?

ECEC professionals across Europe operate in very different systems: different regulations, different funding models, different cultural expectations of what childhood should look like.
And yet, when practitioners from five countries compared notes, the overlap in values was striking: children as active participants, not passive recipients; inclusion as a daily practice, not a policy statement; families as partners, not visitors.
Building on that common ground, while respecting local differences, is at the heart of a transnational approach to CPD.
👉 https://www.intec-project.eu/products/curriculum/

A new Erasmus+ mobility experience is underway within the SERN Network!🌍Learning from Sweden: New Perspectives on Elderl...
23/06/2026

A new Erasmus+ mobility experience is underway within the SERN Network!🌍
Learning from Sweden: New Perspectives on Elderly Care and Housing 🏡

Twelve professionals working in elderly care have travelled to Sweden 🇸🇪 as part of the Erasmus+ Accreditation in Adult Education, representing six member organisations: ASP Città di Bologna, Azienda Pubblica di Servizi alla Persona Carlo Sartori, Asp Rossi Sidoli, Pedemontana Sociale, Comune di Faenza, and ASSB BSB Bolzano.

The mobility focuses on exploring the Swedish elderly care system, with particular attention to innovative housing solutions for seniors and seniors+ 🏡, as well as the use of welfare technology in residential care.💡

A key highlight of the programme is the Sällbo project in Helsingborg — an inspiring co-housing initiative promoting inclusion and intergenerational living.🤝 Participants will have the opportunity to visit the site and engage directly with the project coordinator, gaining valuable insights into its development and impact.

This exchange with Swedish colleagues represents an important step toward strengthening knowledge, fostering collaboration, and transferring innovative practices at the local level. 🔄

A warm thank you to the Linköping team — Daniel Stendahl, Fredrik Törnqvist, Per-Otto Waern, and Gunilla Starräng — and to Dragana Curova from the Sällbo project for their invaluable contribution.🙏

🔗For more information about Erasmus+ accreditation within SERN, visit the SERN Accreditation page: https://www.sern.eu/.../social-services-and-digitalization/

LEAF Project Awarded BEST PRACTICE!🌿🏆We are very proud to announce that our project "LEAF – Learning and engaging for ac...
23/06/2026

LEAF Project Awarded BEST PRACTICE!🌿🏆

We are very proud to announce that our project "LEAF – Learning and engaging for action on biodiversity-friendly SMEs" has been awarded "BEST PRACTICE" by UHR - Universitets- och högskolerådet (Swedish Council for Higher Education) for the quality of its activities and the results achieved.

Congrats to all the project partners! 🙌
Trollhättans Stad Företagarna Trollhättan Unione Parmense degli Industriali

The project addressed key challenges linked to biodiversity and sustainability, in line with the European Green Deal and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, by supporting SMEs in adopting practices that contributed positively to biodiversity in industrial areas. 🌍♻️

Through the exchange of good practices, tailored consultancy, and innovative training approaches, LEAF strengthened the capacity of SMEs and municipal professionals to integrate biodiversity into business and environmental planning. 🤝📚

The project also aimed to raise awareness of the role businesses could play in biodiversity conservation and to identify the most relevant training needs in Italy and Sweden. 🇮🇹 🇸🇪

🔗Download the final report of the project here:
https://www.sern.eu/wp-content/uploads/LEAF_Training-needs-assessment.pdf

🔗More info about the LEAF project:
https://www.sern.eu/projects/leaf/

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💡Intec Project Steering Group Meeting Successfully Held in Vänersborg, Sweden 🇸🇪From 15–17 June 2026, partners of the IN...
22/06/2026

💡Intec Project Steering Group Meeting Successfully Held in Vänersborg, Sweden 🇸🇪

From 15–17 June 2026, partners of the INTEC Erasmus+ Project gathered in Vänersborg, Sweden, for the Steering Group Meeting hosted by the Municipality of Vänersborg.

Over three productive days, project partners reviewed the progress achieved so far, discussed dissemination activities, evaluated sustainability plans, and monitored key quality and result indicators. The meeting also provided an opportunity to align on financial reporting, define shared responsibilities, and plan the final stages of the project.

🤝 The event strengthened collaboration among partners and reinforced our shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes and lasting impact through the INTEC project.

A sincere thank you to our Swedish hosts and all participating partners for their valuable contributions, dedication, and teamwork. 🙏

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Glad midsommar från oss på SERN!💐🌸☀️Vi önskar er alla en ljus, glad och trevlig midsommar, en tid för gemenskap, vila oc...
19/06/2026

Glad midsommar från oss på SERN!💐🌸☀️
Vi önskar er alla en ljus, glad och trevlig midsommar, en tid för gemenskap, vila och somriga stunder.

Happy Midsummer from all of us at SERN!💐🌸☀️
We wish you a bright and lovely Midsummer filled with convivial moments of joy, laughter, music and peace.

🦋🌷To learn more about Midsommar traditions in Sweden, follow this link to the Sweden.se official website (an official source for information and knowledge about Sweden run by the Swedish Institute - SI): https://sweden.se/culture/celebrations/swedish-midsummer

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Welcome Istituto Comprensivo Fermi-Ferrari di Langhirano to the SERN Network!💯 We are pleased to announce that Istituto ...
18/06/2026

Welcome Istituto Comprensivo Fermi-Ferrari di Langhirano to the SERN Network!💯

We are pleased to announce that Istituto Comprensivo Langhirano "Fermi-Ferrari", a middle school located in the province of Parma (Emilia-Romagna), has joined SERN.

📍 Based in a vibrant local context, the institute includes 6 school complexes: 1 middle school, 2 primary schools, and 3 nursery schools.

🌐 The school stands out for its inclusive educational approach, promoting multilingual learning (English and French as second languages, including Cambridge YLE preparation), as well as hands-on laboratory activities focused on STEM, coding, and digital skills. Strong emphasis is also placed on sustainability education and responsible citizenship.

🌍 By joining SERN, IC Langhirano "Fermi-Ferrari" aims to build a framework for long-term international cooperation, strengthening ties with Italian and Swedish members and fostering new opportunities for exchange and collaboration across pre-primary, primary and lower secondary school cycles.

We look forward to working together and supporting their journey within our network!🏫🤝🌐

📸The picture below has been taken from the official page of the institute.

Welcome Unione Colline Matildiche!✨ We are very excited to welcome Unione Colline Matildiche to the SERN Network!🎉📍Locat...
16/06/2026

Welcome Unione Colline Matildiche!✨

We are very excited to welcome Unione Colline Matildiche to the SERN Network!🎉

📍Located in the province of Reggio Emilia, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, the Union brings together the municipalities of Albinea, Quattro Castella, and Vezzano sul Crostolo, with its administrative seat in Quattro Castella. The area counts 26,590 inhabitants and represents a dynamic and collaborative local governance model.

🌐The Union holds key competences in social services, information technology, e-government, and personnel management. Notably, citizens aged 50–65 represent the largest demographic group, shaping important policy priorities and community services.

🌍Motivation to join SERN
Unione Colline Matildiche joins SERN with the goal of building a structured framework for long-term international cooperation, fostering connections with both Italian and Swedish members. Through the network, the Union aims to exchange good practices and strengthen its European dimension.

We look forward to working together and developing new opportunities for collaboration across our network!🤝

📸The picture below has been taken from the official website of the Comune di Quattro Castella, part of the Unione Colline Matildiche.

Learning, Experiencing, Improving: Dementia Care Training🛠️in Belgium📍Mobility activities under SERN’s Erasmus+ accredit...
16/06/2026

Learning, Experiencing, Improving: Dementia Care Training🛠️in Belgium📍

Mobility activities under SERN’s Erasmus+ accreditation are in full swing, this time in Belgium 🇧🇪 with a training course focused on dementia care.

Seven professionals from ASP PARMA, ASP Città di Bologna, Pedemontana Sociale, ASSB BSB Bolzano, and Azienda Pubblica di Servizi alla Persona Carlo Sartori are taking part in an intensive training on how to address challenging behaviours in daily interactions with people living with dementia. 🫂 🤝
The programme, organised by Expertisecentrum Dementie Paradox in Ghent, also showcases inspiring dementia-friendly initiatives.💡

To kick off the week, participants engaged in an interactive escape game.🧩Through puzzles linked to dementia, they explored the condition from different perspectives, gaining insights that can be transformed into practical approaches within their organisations in Italy. 🇮🇹

A big thank you to the Paradox Ghent team for their warm welcome and excellent organisation 👏

🔗Find out more about Erasmus+ accreditation within SERN by visiting our dedicated page: https://www.sern.eu/projects/social-services-and-digitalization/

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