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Biodiversity: accounting for nature’s contribution to economy
In March 2021, a new statistical framework was approved, to better account for biodiversity and ecosystems in national economic planning and policy decision-making. It will allow countries worldwide to use […]
Published by , 06/04/2021Read More
Cohesion Policy support for rural areas
The European Commission has recently published specific information on Cohesion Policy supporting rural areas and communities. Cohesion Policy investments target all EU territories. Yet, more than 58% of them are […]
Published by , 31/03/2021Read More
Trilogue on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy
On 26 March 2021, the Portuguese presidency of the Council of the EU, chaired the super trilogue together with the European Parliament and the European Commission to discuss the future Common […]
Published by , 26/03/2021Read More
Rural areas should not be left behind in the recovery plans
In a recent statement, members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) have expressed concern that rural areas may benefit less from the European Union’s plans to help rebuild […]
Published by , 24/03/2021Read More
Public consultation results on the EU Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas
Some of the key outcomes of the public consultation on the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas (LTVRA) have been published by DG AGRI. More than 2 300 respondents contributed to the […]
Published by , 15/03/2021Read More
Education and health care in rural areas
The OECD has recently published the report on ‘Delivering Quality Education and Health Care to All’ in an effort to offer guidance to regions affected by the demographic change. To […]
Published by , 09/03/2021Read More
CAP’s impact on knowledge exchange and advice
A recent study published by the European Commission, evaluates the impact of the 2014-2020 CAP instruments and measures on the knowledge exchange and advisory activities. These are supported by Rural […]
Published by , 09/03/2021Read More
CAP impact on territorial development of rural areas
The European Commission has published a study on the impact of the CAP on the development of rural areas regarding socioeconomic aspects. The study is an evaluation of the Common […]
Published by , 24/02/2021Read More
Transport in low-density and depopulating areas
A study published by the TRAN Committee* of the European Parliament, highlights transport as challenge in low-density and depopulated areas, for both European and national policy-makers. The study examines the […]
Published by , 19/02/2021Read More
Commission recommendations for the CAP Strategic Plans
The European Commission published its recommendations for Member States to assist in the drafting of their CAP Strategic Plans. In this sense, the Commission provided each EU country with tailor-made […]
Published by , 16/02/2021Read More
Horizon 2020 results on rural innovation
The recently published CORDIS Results Pack features 9 EU-funded projects that have been working on rural innovation potential and positively contributing to the EU’s Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. Many […]
Published by , 10/02/2021Read More
EU Cohesion Policy in rural areas
In a recently published note, the REGI Committee of the European Parliament presents the main findings and key recommendations from the study on EU Cohesion Policy in non-urban areas. Non-urban […]
Published by , 10/02/2021Read More