Political guidelines for the next European Commission
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
- Stronger Rural Areas
- Resilient rural areas
- Connected rural areas
- Prosperous rural areas
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was elected by the European Parliament for a second mandate on 18 July 2024 – discover her political guidelines, including on rural and regional development, for the next European Commission 2024-2029.
The political guidelines, available in 24 languages, recognise rural communities’ challenges, including the impacts of climate change, unfair global competition, lack of young farmers, increased energy prices, and difficulties in accessing capital.
Building on recommendations in the forthcoming report of the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture forum, President Von der Leyen will present a Vision for Agriculture and Food looking at how to ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the farming sector. The Commission will also map out the risks and needs related to infrastructure, energy, water, food, and land.
A strengthened cohesion and growth policy – designed in partnership with national, regional and local authorities – is also key to “ensure all citizens have an effective right to stay in the place they call home”.
The Commission will propose a new approach to the EU budget to make it more focused, simpler, and more impactful in order to facilitate combining support mechanisms and prevent overlapping funding programmes
Read President von der Leyen’s statement at the European Parliament Plenary.