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 in rural Europe. Developed as part of...
New EU Regulation enhances tracking of Environmental Contributions
Dec 17, 2024 | European news, News
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. New Modules for Comprehensive...
Council approves key updates to modernise EU Statistical System and improve data access
Nov 14, 2024 | European news, News
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
Sep 27, 2024 | European news, GRANULAR, News
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
Sep 23, 2024 | European news, News, Uncategorized
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...
Getting to Services in Town and Villages
Sep 17, 2024 | European news, News
Author: Serafin Pazos-Vidal (AEIDL) On June 26, the OECD hosted an open seminar on access to basic services in rural areas, which was attended by GRANULAR partner AEIDL and other key stakeholders. Together with representatives from the EU Joint Research Centre and...
The European Commission highlights key contributions of CAP to rural development
Aug 28, 2024 | European news, News
Author: Blanca Casares (AEIDL) The European Commission has recently published a study on funding for EU rural areas. This study focuses on the contributions of the 2014-2022 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) period in addressing the needs and actions outlined under the...
EU Committee of the Regions Seminar on Functional Areas in Cohesion Policy
Aug 2, 2024 | European news, News
On 12 July 2024, the Committee of the Regions (CoR) held a COTER external seminar on the role of functional areas in enhancing the EU's Cohesion Policy in Balatonfüred, Hungary. The primary aim was to explore opportunities for developing policy instruments and...
New OECD study sheds light on social innovation in rural areas
Jul 9, 2024 | European news, News
The OECD has released a comprehensive paper on "Assessing the Framework Conditions for Social Innovation in Rural Areas," highlighting the distinct characteristics and potential of social innovation in rural contexts compared to urban settings. Social innovation...
The long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas: key achievements and ways forward
Apr 4, 2024 | European news, News
On March 27, 2024, the European Commission unveiled its report stocktaking on the EU’s Long-term Vision for Rural Areas. This report marks a significant milestone and serves as a compass for the Commission, and in particular DG AGRI, guiding discussions toward shaping...