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16 Apr 2025
New anti-racism strategy: European Commission call for evidence and public consultation open until 8 July
The European Commission’s call for evidence and public consultation invite all individuals and organisations to share their feedback on how the EU can combat racism in all its forms and promote a more integrated strategy.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
17 Jan 2025
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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
05 Dec 2024
New study examines policy and legal frameworks for female-led rural innovation
The publication, produced by the EU-funded FLIARA project, highlights gaps within the current policy landscape such as limited targeted business support, barriers to finance, and untapped potential in sustainability transitions.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Measuring impact in rural social innovation: strategies and tools
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural roots and routes: Navigating complexities of quality of life, immobility, and migration
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Conference
Taking stock and building partnership for sustainable development of mountain and rural areas
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Latest good practice
Project | 14 Mar 2025
Community-led forestry project promotes social inclusion and mental well-being in rural Czechia
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Project | 04 Sep 2024
Revitalising Bulgarian rural areas through cultural mediation
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Project | 04 Sep 2024
Supporting rural Austria’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform