The European Commission published a Demography Report that presents the main drivers of demographic change and the impact they are having across Europe.

The report highlights differences between urban and rural areas such as population size and density or the quality of life, infrastructure and access to services, noting that effective policy responses to challenges at a regional level have to reflect the reality on the ground. At the same time it launches a process that will help identify concrete actions and solutions, mindful of lessons learned from COVID-19, to support people, regions and communities that are most affected and to enable them to adapt to changing realities and ensuring that no region and no person is left behind. The report will also feed into the preparation of the Long term Vision for Rural Areas.