Author: Louise Chasset (PPM) Since 2022, the Vallespir region in France has been experiencing severe drought, which are damaging local biodiversity. More than 60% of the region is covered by extensive forest, consisting mainly of deciduous...
GRANULAR’s assesses what is still missing in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
Author: Serafin Pazos-Vidal (AEIDL) The European Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework will shape rural development for the next decade. The European Commission tabled ambitious proposals last...
EU Ministers and new Agricultural Vision calling for expanded Rural Proofing in Europe
Author: Merveille Ntabuhashe and Serafin Pazos-Vidal (AEIDL) The European Union is strengthening its commitment to integrating rural areas into its policies through enhanced Rural Proofing measures, as shown by the new Vision for Agriculture and Food and a dedicated...
The barriers to gender equality in EU rural areas and agriculture
Author: Maite Iglesias (AEIDL) On 5 March 2025, close to the International Women's Day, the High-Level Conference on Women in Leadership: Empowering Women in a Changing World shed light on the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the fight for gender equality. Held...
Rural voices presented at the European Rural Parliament mid-term event in Brussels
Author: Carla Lostrangio, AEIDL On January 30th, the European Rural Parliament took place in Brussels, Belgium. Organised by ERCA, PREPARE and ELARD, this event was an opportunity to engage with policy makers and present rural needs and recommendations just at the...
New Joint Research Centre Report explores how Innovation can revitalise Rural Areas
Author: Merveille Ntabuhashe, AEIDL The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a report on Revitalising Rural Areas through Innovation and Entrepreneurship, analysing public and private initiatives that help train, attract, and retain talent...
New EU Regulation enhances tracking of Environmental Contributions
Author: Merveille Ntabuhashe (AEIDL) In November, the EU Council formally adopted amendments to the regulation on European environmental economic accounts, marking a significant advancement in how environmental contributions to the economy are measured. ...
Council approves key updates to modernise EU Statistical System and improve data access
On 5 November 2024, the Council adopted revisions to the EU legal framework for European statistics, modernising the European Statistical System to better meet contemporary data needs. This updated regulation will allow for sustained access to data held by businesses...
Spain´s Parliament brings together rural proofing experts from all over Europe
On 27th September the Spanish Parliament hosted the Rural Proofing and Local Governance Day. Bringing together MPs, experts, regional politicians and representatives from Estonia, Ireland, Bulgaria and Spain. They discussed the practical implementation of rural...
The EU’s Data Strategy for 2024-2029
The European Union’s strategic vision for 2024-2029 places data at the heart of its growth and policymaking. President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for an EU Data Union Strategy aim to unlock untapped data, ensuring accessibility for all, especially small and...