Programme

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10:15 | Welcoming remarks

  • Stoyan Tchoukanov, EESC NAT section president

10:20 | Presentation of the opinion on Rural Proofing

  • Lidija Pavić-Rogošić, rapporteur of the EESC opinion on Rural Proofing

10:30 | Debate on Rural Proofing 

  • Michelle McKiernan, Head of the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Ireland 
  • Maria Walsh, Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur of the Strategy for generational renewal
  • Radim Sršeň, Member of the Committee of the Regions and rapporteur of the Future of the Rural Development 2028+ opinion
  • Tom Jones, European Rural Parliament

11:00 | Debate with NAT members, speakers and the European Commission

With the participation of:

  • Alexia Rouby, European Commission, DG AGRI
  • Diletta Zonta, European Commission, DG REGIO (tbc)