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17 jan 2025

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.

16 jan 2025

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.

15 jan 2025

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.

14 jan 2025

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.

14 jan 2025

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’.

13 jan 2025

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.

10 jan 2025

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.

09 jan 2025

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.

08 jan 2025

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.

07 jan 2025

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.