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European society for rural sociology Congress: call for abstracts by 14 February
Submit a short abstract for the forthcoming Congress of the European society for rural sociology (ESRS 2025) under the event theme ‘Navigating rural transitions: Exploring liveable futures’.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Renewable energy communities: call for proposals open until 20 February
A new call for proposals seeks to support the creation of three local/regional renewable energy communities involving agri-food and retail SMEs – apply by 20 February 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Addressing public service delivery in lagging regions: new study
New research study and policy brief by the ESPON programme explore how European countries address the provision of services – health and social care, education, transport, and retail – in lagging regions and areas with special needs.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Eurobarometer survey results reveal strong support for the CAP
The latest Eurobarometer survey reveals an overwhelming majority of EU citizens – 92% – considering agriculture and rural development important for the future.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming funding opportunities for circular, bio-based projects
Look out for the forthcoming call for project of the Circular bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), expected on 4 April and closing on 17 September 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Enhancing stakeholder involvement in EU Bioeconomy Policy: new Commission report
The report, published by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, identifies key gaps and opportunities for stakeholder involvement in EU bioeconomy policy. It proposes seven recommendations to be addressed as a crucial step in shaping a sustainable and circular economy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prize open for applications until 14 February
Showcase your innovative project or share a creative idea for building beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive spaces! In 2025, two distinct awards are running in parallel between 14 January and 14 February – NEB Prizes and NEB ‘Boost for small municipalities’.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Young people discuss priorities for future of agri-food sector with Commissioner Hansen
The first Youth Policy Dialogue (11 December 2024) of this new mandate saw an exchange between Agriculture and Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen and 25 young people from across the EU on the future of the agri-food sector, rural areas, and related policies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Implementation of maritime and fisheries funding support 2014-2023
The latest European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) implementation report examines how EU Member States have used available funding and the impact on key policy objectives. It highlights enhanced implementation of Community-led Local Development (CLLD) in fisheries and aquaculture areas, including for SME competitiveness in remote communities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New OECD paper sets out policy actions to address rural discontent
A recent OECD publication outlines policy responses designed to help the Netherlands tackle rural discontent. It calls for enhanced innovation, forward-thinking policy frameworks, and deeper understanding of rural residents’ concerns and needs.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
