It will enhance social investment, support social economy actors to start up, scale up, innovate and create jobs.

It sets out EU-level initiatives and calls for joint action by EU governments and relevant organisations.

This is particularly important for rural areas where social entrepreneurs are particularly numerous and play a key role in community resilience. The document establishes a clear link to the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas, and highlights the Commission’s commitment to undertake a series of actions, enabling among others small businesses to move to rural areas. A specific focus will be placed on short supply chains of agri-food products, directly linking producers to consumers and complemented by actions developing employment and learning opportunities for young people and the sustainable development of the bioeconomy.

Check out the action plan to find out more!