This study analyses how the CAP and state aid support farm competitiveness, including the role of young farmers and women. Challenges and drivers of EU farm competitiveness are identified. Key competitiveness indicators are analysed and their limitations are considered. The level of CAP support...

The upcoming programming period, 2021-2027, is marked by shifts in funding objectives to focus on impending opportunities and challenges in the EU. One shift, observed across policy areas, in an increased effort to promote more simplified programming both for end users and administrating...

In view of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda adopted in 2016, this paper aims at providing an overview of legislation and policies on an EU level contributing to selected aspects of those UN declarations in the field of spatial planning and governance.