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22 mai 2025

Benefit from technical support for reform design or implementation in a range of areas

A new call of the European Commission’s Technical Support Instrument (TSI) will provide Member States with support for the design or implementation of reform projects in 2026. The support can take the form of strategic and legal advice, studies, training, and expert visits on the ground in a range of policy areas relevant for rural actors.

21 mai 2025

Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support farmers and enhance competitiveness

The European Commission put forward a large package of measures targeting the administrative burden, controls, implementation, crisis response and investment needs of the agri-food sector. The proposed changes are expected to save up to EUR 1.58 billion annually for farmers and EUR 210 million for national administrations.

20 mai 2025

‘For a strong and united European Union, as close as possible to its territories’ petition

The petition calls on the European institutions and national public authorities to confirm the EU’s proximity to its territories and European citizens, supporting them with the ecological, energy, and digital transitions, as well as the dynamics of territorial development.

16 mai 2025

Rural Repopulation group: an inspiring example of Rural Pact Community collaboration

The Rural Pact community group on ‘Rural depopulation and repopulation’, coordinated by the Fundación Repoblación, is a shining example of the Rural Pact platform’s capacity to spark meaningful collaboration across Europe. Read on to find out more about exchanges within the group.

15 mai 2025

Enhancing CLLD delivery: messages from the Czech national Conference

Strong political will and enhanced civil servants’ understanding of local needs and opportunities are essential to facilitate the delivery of Community-led Local Development (CLLD) and ensure long-term stability of Local Action Groups (LAGs). This was among the headline messages emerging from the recent CLLD Conference (31 March-2 April 2025, Prague, Czechia).

14 mai 2025

New Alliance for European Mountains calls for equal access to opportunities and services

The Alliance seeks to amplify the voice of mountain territories within European institutions and to secure targeted, long-term support for these areas. It calls for tailored EU strategies to make mountain territories more attractive, resilient, and sustainable, in line with the EU rural vision.

14 mai 2025

Reinforcing rural resilience – new OECD publication calls for place-based, people-centred rural policies

The publication sets out a roadmap for strengthening rural resilience by promoting people-centred policies that respond to the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by different types of rural regions. It calls for differentiated policy actions to enhance competitiveness, service delivery, and environmental sustainability across rural types.

14 mai 2025

Sustainable rural tourism webinar: presentations and videos available

Couldn’t join our Good Practice Webinar on sustainable rural tourism? Browse through the presentations and video recordings to explore innovative approaches that link sustainable tourism, heritage conservation and entrepreneurship in rural areas.

13 mai 2025

Modernising cohesion policy for increased efficiency, sustainability and responsiveness: EESC opinion

A results‑oriented approach is necessary to ensure cohesion policy continues to deliver concrete benefits while reducing inequalities and promoting sustainable competitiveness, a recent opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) highlights.

12 mai 2025

Remote rural regions: pioneering the adaptation to demographic change?

Remote rural areas are particularly vulnerable to shrinking and ageing populations, and lower economic growth. They require adaptation strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each region, a recent Joint Research Centre (JRC) article highlights.