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...
Rural Voting Dynamics and the Geography of Discontent: A New Study
Mar 7, 2024 | European news, News
Increased scepticism towards the EU, accompanied by a surge in anti-EU votes in the European Parliament and national elections, has been notable over the past decade. This trend finds its roots in a complex interplay of factors including prolonged economic downturns,...
The Joint Research Centre has launched the ACTIONbook on place-based innovation!
Mar 4, 2024 | European news, News
On 24 January, the Joint Research Centre and the European Committee of the Regions published an ACTIONbook on innovation for place-based transformation. This handbook is the result of a co-creation effort with the Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) pilot, the...
European Statistics: New Political Agreement Amending Current Rules
Feb 2, 2024 | European news, News
BRUSSELS, February 1- The Council and the European Parliament reached a new political agreement for amending the current regulation (Regulation 223/2009) on European statistics. This accord is designed to overhaul the existing legal framework governing the...
Towards a definition of Functional Rural Areas
Jan 31, 2024 | European news, News
A recent publication from the Joint Research Centre suggests a methodology to define Functional Rural Areas in the EU, and currently seek for feedbacks. An approach based on functionality Shifting towards a functional approach is not new in the European Union. It was...
EU Launches a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture
Jan 29, 2024 | European news, News
Brussels, Jan 26, 2024 - President Ursula von der Leyen has launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, a vital initiative aimed at shaping a collective vision for the EU's farming and food system. Chaired by Professor Peter Strohschneider, the...
Addressing data gaps to evaluate the CAP Strategic Plans
Aug 21, 2023 | European news
The EU's CAP network has released a publication titled "Addressing Data Gaps to Evaluate CAP Strategic Plans", outlining a comprehensive approach to rectifying critical information deficiencies. The publication summarises the highlights of a Good Practice Workshop on...
New opportunities offered by EU Rural Revitalisation Platform
Jul 6, 2023 | European news, News
Brussels, 29 June 2023 The European Commission is committed to addressing the long-term reduction of population in rural areas across Europe, particularly among working-age individuals (20-64 years old) and youth (less than 20 years old). To combat this issue and...
Targets and tools for a Smarter Rural Europe
Apr 20, 2023 | European news, News
On 15th March, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) voted the Opinion on “Targets and Tools for a Smart Rural Europe”. This Opinion was presented by CoR’s rapporteur on the EU Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas, Radim Srsen, who is also Mayor of the Municipality...