On Thursday 4 July, the European Commission published a new study on the contribution of European funds to the development of rural areas, as well as a report assessing the impact of the LEADER Initiative in rural areas.
These two studies highlight the significant impact of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on the needs of rural areas and on the actions set out in the long-term vision for rural areas.
The study (https://aeur.eu/f/cyd) also assesses the role of other EU funds targeting...