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New EU rules on craft and industrial geographical indications open doors for local producers
From 1 December 2025, producers of craft and industrial goods – from glassmakers and ceramic potters to jewellers, textile artisans and metalworkers – can apply for EU-wide protection under a newly launched Geographical Indication scheme.
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European Commission’s culture compass – opportunities for rural territories
The European Commission has adopted the ‘Culture Compass for Europe’, a forward-looking framework designed to shape EU cultural policy. For rural areas, this new framework brings opportunities – culture is seen as a strategic driver for social cohesion, local identity, economic resilience, innovation, and territorial development.
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Submit a contribution to the IN SITU Conference on creative place-based innovation by 8 December
Send your paper or project proposal exploring place-based innovation and the transformative role of the creative and cultural sectors in rural and non-urban areas to the EU-funded IN SITU project and have it featured in the project conference of 11-13 May 2026.
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Upcoming events
Culture Matters Here. Cultivating Creative Place-based Innovation in Non-urban Communities
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Latest good practice
Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas
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Rural Radicals: connecting urban creativity and rural regeneration
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Strengthening local democracy and participation in rural Netherlands through a youth village council
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