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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
Policy scenarios for EU cohesion and impacts on regional inequalities: new study
A new study highlights challenges in addressing regional inequalities through Cohesion and other EU policies, including lack of coordination and synergies, unevenly distributed positive impacts, and competing governance models. It sets out four policy scenarios for a more effective and coordinated policy approach.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Interactive data platform on territorial development
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has collected a range of data, analyses, and tools that capture the specific challenges, strengths and opportunities of European regional, urban, rural, and cross-border communities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New OECD report overviews megatrends in regions and cities
A recent OECD report highlights the diversity of challenges and priorities for regions and cities in the face of global trends related to demographic shifts, technological advancements, and climate change.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New interactive Eurostat publication on housing
A new Eurostat publication offers statistical insights into housing trends and challenges across Europe, covering housing cost, types, ownership, size, quality, environmental impact, and construction sector developments.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Sign up for our Good Practice Webinar on rural housing by 31 January
Join our upcoming Good Practice Webinar on 20 February 2025 and discover inspiring initiatives and projects that improve rural housing affordability and availability, attract new residents, and promote renovation efforts contributing to the green transition.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
