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New Spanish strategy to address rural demographic challenge
The Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) will launch a public consultation in early 2025 to develop a new, cross-cutting national strategy for the demographic challenge, based on broad stakeholder participation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Promotion of EU farm products: call for proposals and info day
The European Commission launched a new call for proposals for EU farmers and the broader food industry to promote activities for sustainable EU agri-food products – deadline 23 April 2025. Sign up for the info days on 29–30 January, both in Brussels and online, to review the funding opportunity and application process.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Declaration on the future of EU rural areas and rural development policy
The Declaration, adopted by the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) on 12 December 2024, sets out a strategic proposal for the post-2027 EU funds and policies to address the challenges faced by rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
