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SERN SERN - Italy and Sweden building Europe together.

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.

Day 1 Study Visits — Innovation in Trollhättan📍🔍⚙️Yesterday for the first day of the SERN GA Trollhättan opened its door...
29/05/2026

Day 1 Study Visits — Innovation in Trollhättan📍🔍⚙️

Yesterday for the first day of the SERN GA Trollhättan opened its doors to innovation, learning and collaboration. The SERN General Assembly study visits took us from advanced manufacturing and 3D printing at PTC/WAAMLABZ AB 🔹 to automotive innovation at T-engineering 🚗✨ , and finally to healthcare simulation and clinical learning at University West Sweden. 🩺 A journey through places where ideas become practice! 💡

We sincerely thank all our hosts for the truly interesting study visits, PTC/WAAMLABZ AB, T-engineering and University West Sweden!🙏

Trollhättans Stad

Day 2 of SERN GA 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣From Ideas to Action: Scenario Sessions in Trollhättan👥📄💡 Yesterday’s Scenario Session work...
29/05/2026

Day 2 of SERN GA 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

From Ideas to Action: Scenario Sessions in Trollhättan👥📄💡

Yesterday’s Scenario Session work continues today: participants are collaborating in small groups across three target tracks — political representatives, welfare professionals, and urban regeneration professionals — moving from initial brainstorming (Day 1) to refining proposals and defining concrete follow‑up actions (Day 2). 📝🤝

Using the scenario method, groups of both local/regional political representatives and of professionals in the sector, explore plausible future developments for urban regeneration, surface practical challenges, and co-design actionable solutions that can be tested locally and scaled across the network. 🔍➡️

Great work everyone!👏

Trollhättans Stad fans

Executive Board Meeting in Trollhättan!📋👥Today in the late afternoon, the SERN Executive Board came together in Trollhä...
28/05/2026

Executive Board Meeting in Trollhättan!📋👥

Today in the late afternoon, the SERN Executive Board came together in Trollhättan to align on key governance priorities, network strategies and the decisions that will be brought to the General Assembly tomorrow 29 May. 🤝✨ Behind the scenes, the Board works with focus and commitment to strengthen our shared vision and guide the network forward.

Trollhättans Stad fans

SEMINAR - DIGITALISATION Digital Ideas, Local Impact 📲🚀🤝💡 What happens when municipalities turn digitalisation into a sh...
28/05/2026

SEMINAR - DIGITALISATION

Digital Ideas, Local Impact 📲🚀🤝💡

What happens when municipalities turn digitalisation into a shared engine for innovation?

This seminar brought together concrete experiences of how digital tools can improve public services — from automated permits and road data to library services, social work and food waste tracking. 🛣️📚🍽️

Moderated by Fredrik Topplund, Motala kommun, the key contributions included:

🔸Ann Dahlman — Head of Libraries, Vänersborgs kommun, presenting how e-books, apps and digital library services are helping libraries meet citizens on their own terms. 📚📱

🔹Kolbrá Ingólfsdóttir — System Administrator, Trollhättans Stad – Urban Planning Department, sharing how RPA can automate parts of the building permit process. 🏗️🤖

🔸Christopher Holgersson & Johan Åkesson — Vänersborgs kommun, showing how road data and digital tools can support smarter maintenance decisions. 🛣️📍

🔹Linnéa Nilsson & Niklas Bivald — Trollhättans Stad, Labour and Social Policy Department, presenting digital co-creation in social work and youth support. 👥💻

🔸Fredrik Carlsson & Marianne Romi — Vänersborgs kommun , sharing how an app is being used to track and reduce food waste. 🍽️📊

Fast-paced, practical and future-oriented, the session showed how technology can make public services more effective, accessible and connected. ⚙️🌐✨

SEMINAR – URBAN REGENERATIONRedesigning Spaces, Inspiring People🏙️🧩🌱 Urban regeneration is not only about redesigning pl...
28/05/2026

SEMINAR – URBAN REGENERATION

Redesigning Spaces, Inspiring People🏙️🧩🌱

Urban regeneration is not only about redesigning places, but about giving communities a stronger voice in shaping them.

This seminar explored how regeneration can support youth engagement, participatory planning, and more inclusive public spaces, showing how cities can become more socially connected and resilient. 🙌👣🌍

Moderated by Saba Giovannacci, Chair of the SERN Executive Board, the session featured:

🔹Björn Ohlén — Culture Strategist at Fyrbodal Association of Local Authorities Fyrbodals kommunalförbund, presenting “Våra rum (Our Spaces): Experiences of Involving Young People in the Development of Places in three municipalities”, focused on involving young people in place development through local cooperation, dialogue, and creative activities.👦🏽🏘️

🔸Gabriele Agnetti — Strategic Planning and Performance Management Officer at Città di Parma, with “Manzini OFF”, presenting a participatory regeneration process for a former industrial site turned into a shared civic and cultural space.📍📊

🔹Sofia Hjort — Urban Planner at Trollhättans Stad, presenting “Shaping Public Space: Citizen Participation in Spatial Planning in Southeastern Trollhättan”, focused on citizen participation in the planning of southeastern Trollhättan and co-creating public spaces with residents, including children and youth.️ 🗺🤝

An energising session for anyone interested in cities that listen, include and evolve together. 💬🏘️💫

SEMINAR – AGEING POPULATION Thoughtful Smarter Care, Better Lives👵🏽🏡✨ How can communities foster dignified, connected, a...
28/05/2026

SEMINAR – AGEING POPULATION

Thoughtful Smarter Care, Better Lives👵🏽🏡✨

How can communities foster dignified, connected, and innovative ageing?

This inspiring seminar brought together voices from elderly care, digital development and local leadership to explore practical solutions for care quality, access to services and community wellbeing. 👥📲🌿

Angelika Lundgren Bielinski, Chair of the City Council of the City of Trollhättan, masterfully moderated the following key interventions:

🔸Gunilla Starräng — National Project Manager, Yrkesresan Äldre, from the Linköpings kommun, R&D Östergötland, presenting ”Competence development in elderly care”. 👩‍⚕️📘

🔹Daniela Tebasti — Mayor of Comune di Campogalliano, from Unione delle Terre d'Argine, with the presentation “Senior Housing: an urban regeneration strategy for community well-being”. 🏘️🌱

🔸Caterina Bagni — Mayor of Città di Soliera, Unione delle Terre d'Argine, presenting “Solidarity Condominium: an urban regeneration strategy for community well-being. 🤝🏠

🔹Josette Haddad — Development Lead, Trollhättans Stad, with the presentation “Digital Solutions in Elderly Care: Improving Access, Efficiency and Quality”. 💻🏥

A session full of ideas, experience and real-life approaches to help shape more inclusive and caring municipalities. 💡🤝🌍

Stronger Together — Advancing digitalisation through city collaboration 🚀🤝 On Day 1 of the SERN GA 2026 we have explored...
28/05/2026

Stronger Together — Advancing digitalisation through city collaboration 🚀🤝

On Day 1 of the SERN GA 2026 we have explored how neighbouring municipalities join forces to advance digital transformation for better public services.

Speakers included: 🗣️
🔸Jenny Broberg Kudryk, Digital Strategist, Fyrbodals kommunalförbund;

🔹 Rasmus Ländström, Chief Digitalization Officer, Trollhättans Stad;

🔸 Fredrik Carlsson, Chief Digitalization Officer, Vänersborgs kommun.

The session was expertly moderated by Fredrik Topplund, Motala kommun, who guided the discussion with energy and skill. 🗣️👨‍💼

Fyrbodals kommunalförbund

🌍🇮🇹🤝 🇸🇪The Italian Ambassador to Sweden joins the SERN General Assembly 2026 in Trollhättan!🎙️The opening of the SERN Ge...
28/05/2026

🌍🇮🇹🤝 🇸🇪
The Italian Ambassador to Sweden joins the SERN General Assembly 2026 in Trollhättan!

🎙️The opening of the SERN General Assembly 2026 was honoured by the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Sweden, Michele Pala, in an important institutional moment celebrating the longstanding cooperation between Italy and Sweden.

His participation added great significance to the Assembly, reaffirming the value of dialogue, partnership and shared commitment across our two countries. Every day, through SERN, municipalities and institutions continue to build strong bridges for cooperation, exchange and a shared European vision. 🇪🇺

Formal greetings were also exchanged between Emilia-Romagna Regional Minister Isabella Conti, also in visit here in Trollhättan for the SERN GA 2026, our SERN Director Nicola Catellani, our Chair of the SERN Executive Board, Saba Giovannacci, and Angelika Lundgren Bielinski, Chair of the City Council of the City of Trollhättan.

We are sincerely grateful to Ambassador Pala for his presence and contribution to this meaningful occasion. 🤝✨

Ambasciata d'Italia a Stoccolma - Embassy of Italy in Stockholm Trollhättans Stad
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Plenary Opening | SERN General Assembly 2026 🌍 👥This morning the SERN General Assembly 2026 opened in Trollhättan 🇸🇪 wit...
28/05/2026

Plenary Opening | SERN General Assembly 2026 🌍 👥

This morning the SERN General Assembly 2026 opened in Trollhättan 🇸🇪 with a welcome speech by Saba Giovannacci, Chair of the SERN Executive Board, from the Città di Parma, and by Nicola Catellani, SERN Director.

The plenary then continued with keynote speeches by Angelika Lundgren Bielinski, Chair of the City Council of the City of Trollhättan, Michele Pala, Italian Ambassador to Sweden, and Isabella Conti, Emilia-Romagna Regional Minister for Welfare, Third Sector, Childhood Policies and Education. 📚👦👧

A warm thank you to all our speakers and we also extend our sincere thanks to the Trollhättans Stad for the hospitality. 🙏

Welcome to everyone! 🎉

Trollhättans Stad Ambasciata d'Italia a Stoccolma - Embassy of Italy in Stockholm Regione Emilia-Romagna fans

28/05/2026

SERN General Assembly 2026 is finally here! Let's create great connections and memories 🇸🇪✨💯

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