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European Board on Agriculture Food: members appointed
The European Commission appointed on 24 January 2025 the members of the newly launched European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF) the for a five-year term.
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Commission launches European Board on Agriculture and Food: call for members open
The new Board, launched on 5 December 2024, will work to sustain a culture of dialogue, trust and multistakeholder participation among the actors of the food supply chain, civil society, and the Commission.
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Role of local economic resources in shaping living standards across EU regions
Structural factors, including national policies and deeply embedded regional characteristics, may influence living standards more strongly than local variables, such as education and labour market conditions, a new report reveals.
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Upcoming events
1st EU Rural Innovation Forum: Building digital competencies for smart rural communities
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International seminar for leaders of rural youth work
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Latest publications

Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: ‘Rural youth participation in policymaking'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 24 April 2024, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
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Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 1
This first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine provides you with stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the rural vision.
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Latest good practice

Estonian Rural Parliament: strengthening grassroots democracy and rural development
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Climate action to address local needs in rural Ireland
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Rural youth participation in decision-making and budgeting processes in Croatia
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