On Monday 20 December, the European Commission launched the ‘Rural Pact’ initiative, foreseen in the Communication on the long-term vision for rural areas.
The new Pact aims to mobilise public authorities and stakeholders to act on the needs and aspirations of rural communities. It will provide a common framework for engagement and cooperation between stakeholders at EU, national, regional and local levels.
Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica and Commissioners Janusz Wojciechowski...