Women

09 Jun 2025

EU public consultation on gender equality: have your say by 11 August

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to inform the development of its 2026-2030 gender equality strategy. It seeks input from a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals, organisations, and public authorities from all sectors and regions of the EU.

09 Apr 2025

EU agricultural and bioeconomy sectors will benefit from EUR 3 billion in loans

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a EUR 3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe. The EIB Group loans will be matched by other financial institutions, unlocking around EUR 8.4 billion of long-term investments for the bioeconomy sector.

05 Dec 2024

New study examines policy and legal frameworks for female-led rural innovation

The publication, produced by the EU-funded FLIARA project, highlights gaps within the current policy landscape such as limited targeted business support, barriers to finance, and untapped potential in sustainability transitions.