The proposed 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) introduces a new performance framework that linksEU funding more closely to indicators, milestones, and targets. At the same time, rural development objectives areincreasingly integrated into broader...
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remains the primary indicator of economic performance in the European Union,yet it does not capture many aspects that shape people’s lived experiences, particularly in rural areas. Dimensions suchas environmental quality, social cohesion,...
The GRANULAR and RUSTIK projects are pleased to announce their joint Final Conference, which will take place on 24–25 June 2026 at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium. This two-day event will bring together project partners, policymakers, practitioners, and...
Rural areas are at the heart of the European Union’s objectives for territorial cohesion, sustainability, and social inclusion.Yet the indicators used to design, monitor, and evaluate EU policies often fail to capture the full complexity of rural realities.Traditional...
Achieving the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050 requires a fundamental and just transition across all sectors and territories, making every citizen an agent of change. Rural areas are critical to this effort, offering significant natural resources for GHG...
EUROPEAN WEEK OF THE REGIONS AND CITIES 2025 This workshop explores how digital innovation can strengthen territorial cohesion, demographic resilience and sustainable development. Bringing together diverse experiences from different regions across Europe, it...
This session offers a dynamic platform for interactive discussions on how rural proofing can be effectively integrated into policymaking and decision-making. The goal is to contribute to unlocking the potential of all territories and support people’s right to live and...
Economic resilience is the capacity of a country or region to absorb shocks and recover rapidly. In rural areas, resilience reflects the ability to manage and adapt to the economic, ecological, and cultural vulnerabilities that are often inherent to these...
The Living Labs (LLs), established under the GRANULAR project, are using tools to gather data and improve decision making and management systems in rural areas. This initiative aims to ensure that cutting-edge solutions are accessible and beneficial to rural...
Rural areas often face unique challenges in accessing, collecting and utilising data at the right level of granularity. As data-informed policies become increasingly important to enable place-based development, addressing the specific needs of rural areas is...
