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EU cohesion policy promotes territorial instruments as frameworks for implementing funding in a more place-based way. This article looks at one of the most prominent available models, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs), and their use in rural areas.

The European Commission has adopted its first strategy on intergenerational fairness which seeks to ensure that current decisions fairly distribute benefits and burdens across generations. The strategy addresses how territorial disparities and unequal access to opportunities affect rural residents.

Gender equality in agriculture and rural areas is essential to promote social justice, food security and sustainable development. Explore the key findings and recommendations from five Horizon Europe projects in a policy brief from the European Commission.

The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) will recognise individuals and organisations who are contributing to addressing rural depopulation. Submit your good practice for the new awards by 20 May 2026.

The social economy helps turn EU priorities into effective solutions for people and places, contributing to regional and rural development. A mid-term review of the EU’s social economy action plan (SEAP) has found that despite progress at national and international levels, significant untapped potential remains at regional and municipal levels.