Infrastructure

01 Apr 2026

Enhancing connectivity in rural areas of the Nordic-Baltic region

Barriers in access to high-speed internet are most pronounced in sparsely populated and remote rural areas. A new policy brief from Nordregio looks at how the Nordic and Baltic countries can deliver secure, future-proof and regionally inclusive connectivity in line with key EU legislation.

18 Mar 2026

Exploring solutions for generational renewal in rural Europe

Policymakers, representatives from rural youth organisations and experts in agriculture, innovation and community development gathered at a recent EU CAP Network seminar to address pressing challenges facing rural youth and young farmers.

20 Feb 2026

Castilla-La Mancha reverses demographic decline in depopulated rural areas through long-term policy commitment and territorial investment

The Spanish region Castilla-La Mancha had faced long-standing demographic challenges in its rural interior. Around three-quarters of its municipalities had lost population over recent decades, and many small towns’ population densities are far below the national average, reflecting sustained out-migration and population ageing.