This study on funding for EU rural areas assesses the role of the CAP 2014-2022 in addressing needs and actions outlined under the EU's Long-term vision for rural areas (LTVRA) in Europe. This role is considered in the context of Member States' strategic frameworks, plans or other policies for...

The study on funding for EU rural areas examines the contribution of the CAP 2014-2022 in addressing the needs and actions outlined under the Long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (LTVRA). It explores the specific role of the common agricultural policy (CAP) 2014-2022 alongside that of other...

The study on funding for EU rural areas examines the contribution of the CAP 2014-2022 in addressing the needs and actions outlined under the Long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (LTVRA). It explores the specific role of the common agricultural policy (CAP) 2014-2022 alongside that of other...

In recognising its key role in developing European policies and legislation the European Commission has published the "Better Regulation Guidelines" aiming to improve the quality of drafting legislation. According to those guidelines, better regulation is "(...) a way of working to ensure, that...

The aim of the study is to explore, from Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs)' perspectives, the need and potential for greater transparency and democratic governance in the EU trade negotiations processes. The pivotal role of LRAs in terms of bridging the legitimacy gap between citizens,...

The aim of this study is to analyse the particular challenges and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on islands and in other peripheral areas, including inner peripheries, when starting up and running a business. It identifies and analyses good...

The aim of this study is to analyse the particular challenges and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on islands and in other peripheral areas, including inner peripheries, when starting up and running a business. It identifies and analyses good...

The Renovation Wave (COM/2020/662 final) aims at doubling yearly energy-related renovation rates across the European Union. The initiative has three focus areas, namely "tackling energy poverty and worst-performing buildings", "public buildings and social infrastructure", "decarbonising heating...