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Connecting territories: the best of urban-rural cooperation
Despite the perceived divide between cities and rural areas, they actually rely on each other for many things like access to food, jobs and services.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
MOVING explores the opportunities and constraints of protected natural sites in Europe’s mountain regions
A recent study conducted by MOVING, a project promoting sustainable development in Europe’s mountain areas, looks at the opportunities and constraints of protected natural sites in regions involved in the project.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Medical Deserts: collaboration and tools for improving access to healthcare
In 2020 DG SANTE published a Call for Proposals inviting project consortia to pitch their solutions for so-called ‘medical deserts’, i.e. isolated or depopulated areas and urban and rural areas with a low concentration of services.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Exploring innovative rural public service provision: insights from InDaLe research project
On June 14, the fifth European Policies Research Centre’s webinar of 2023 took place via Zoom, featuring presentations by Alistair Adam Hernández from VISTRA and Alexandru Brad from the Thünen Institute.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Geography of discontent: the regional development trap and its impact on the eurosceptic vote
A recent study published by the European Commission highlights the link between regional economic stagnation and Eurosceptic voting patterns.
- Rural Pact
Better urban-rural balance in EU funding: the costs of non-rurality
A new study by the European Committee of the Regions entitled "The cost of non-rurality - preparing for a better urban-rural balance in EU funding" highlights the importance of achieving a balanced urban-rural policy.
- Rural Pact
The 1st meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group initiates discussions to steer the development of the Rural Pact
The first meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group took place in Brussels on June 21, 2023. With a three-year mandate, the Coordination Group acts as a network of institutions and organisations, aiming to enhance the development of the Rural Pact for rural stakeholders across Europe.
- Rural Pact
Share your voice through the community groups of the Rural Revitalisation Platform
The Rural Revitalisation Platform is out! It was launched by the European Commission on the 29 June 2023 during the Policy Action Lab “Taking action to tackle rural depopulation” organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Revitalising Rural Communities: SHERPA project’s recommendations for social and digital development
The SHERPA project has recently published two position papers aimed at supporting the EU’s Long-term vision for rural areas. The first paper, "Social Dimension of Rural Areas," explores ways to improve well-being and social capital and trigger rural revitalisation. The second paper, "Digitalisation in Rural Areas," provides policy and research recommendations to enhance rural digitalisation.
- Rural Pact
Welcome the European Year of Skills!
The EU co-legislators agreed on the European Year of Skills on March 7, 2023. The initiative will provide a unique opportunity to push for a skills revolution in Europe, promoting upskilling and reskilling of all working-age people, regardless of their current skills level.
- Rural Pact
