Paths for people-centred policies. Our vision for the EU’s rural areas. Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040.

14.30 - 14.45      Opening remarks by Iratxe García-Pérez, President of the S&D Group

14.45 - 15.00      Chair's Welcome by Clara Aguilera, S&D AGRI Coordinator

15.00 - 15.45      “Rural women: challenges and opportunities”

                            Teresa López López, President of Federation of Rural Women's Associations (FADEMUR)

                           “Reflecting on the EU strategy for rural areas”, László Andor, FEPS Secretary General

                           “Social dimension of rural areas”, Giulia Martino, Policy Adviser in the Horizon 2020 SHERPA
                             Project - Sustainable Hub to Engage into Rural Policies with Actors

15.45 – 16.15     Q&A with MEPs

16.15 - 16.30      Closing remarks by Isabel Carvalhais, S&D Member, EP Rapporteur on Long-term vision for EU’s rural areas

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