Infrastructure

26 Oct 2026

Strengthening rural economies through integrated approaches – Policy Lab presentations and videos now available

Strengthening rural economies requires integrated approaches combining business development, innovation, skills and essential services, tailored to the needs of different territories. A Rural Pact Policy Lab in Kotka, Finland, explored how these priorities could inform the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs).

26 Oct 2026

Territorial equity and the fight against rural depopulation: an overview of Spain’s strategic policy framework

Spain has formally approved its Second National Strategy for Territorial Equity and the Demographic Challenge. Find out more about the country’s policy framework targeting rural depopulation and territorial imbalances in this article from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.

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.