Rural and mountain areas can find solutions to demographic change and ageing. This was the main message of the final conference of the SILVER SMEs project, held in Brussels on 21 February.
Territorial cohesion
The European Parliament calls for an earmarking of funds for mountain areas
The European Parliament welcomes the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas developed by the European Commission since 2021 but suggests going further. This is the message sent by MEPs in the report adopted in plenary session in December 2022 on “a long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas – Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040”.
Mountains still on the sidelines in policies, says the European Committee of the Regions
Mountain areas do not receive sufficient specific consideration, concludes the European Committee of the Regions in its recently adopted opinion.
Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas: an achievement for the mountains?
This policy brief for Euromontana members takes a detailed look at the measures proposed in the new EU flagship initiative for rural Europe: the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas
Between depopulation and massification: how to promote sustainable development?
This policy brief for Euromontana members examines policies that can help regions tackle depopulation while avoiding the effects of seasonal overtourism
Recovery and Resilience plans: real opportunities for mountains?
This policy brief for Euromontana members introduces the European instruments for post-COVID recovery and the opportunities - but also the risks - they present for mountain areas
Towards a Long-Term Vision for Mountains’ Rural Areas – Euromontana’s vision
Euromontana has been closely involved in the consultation process of the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. This position paper presents the main recommendations of Euromontana for an efficient implementation.
The EU Strategy for a Sustainable and Smart Mobility: bringing mountain territories into the transition
In the framework of the EU Green Deal, the European Commission announced the adoption of a new Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility to help reducing transport-related greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050.
The European Year of Rail in 2021: make it work for mountainous regions
The European Commission proposed to make 2021 the European Year of Rail. Euromontana welcomes the proposal, which could be an opportunity to discuss the development of rail transport in mountain areas.