François Bayrou and various ministers in the Vosges will introduce measures aimed at supporting rural communities.
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Hop on over to Mirecourt, France, for a powwow with government bigwigs! On June 20, 2023, Prime Minister François Bayrou gathers seven ministers (from territorial planning, national education, agriculture, rurality, interior, disability, and trade) for the fourth time ever in a shindig called the Interministerial Committee on Ruralities (CIR). This event is like the rural cousin of an earlier gathering focused on urban neighborhoods.
The purpose of the CIR? Assess the state of play in rural areas and what the government's up to when it comes to supporting the 22 million residents living in the countryside (88% of the total area and 33% of the total population, according to the latest INSEE data). One government insider calls it a "significant challenge to cultivate a vibrant and bustling rural environment," given that rural regions may not have the same history of teamwork across ministries that city policies do.
Here's the scoop for our subscribers:The Scientific Council of Ruralities advocates for a fresh perspective on rural spaces to tackle them effectively.
At this gathering, the ministers examine government policies aimed at boosting public services, infrastructure, the economy, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion in rural areas. These schemes aim to address hurdles such as population decline, aging, inadequate access to essential services, economic vulnerability, and a digital divide. By collaborating, these ministers hope to create a unified strategy that levels the playing field and ensures rural life remains sustainable and thriving.
The CIR meeting discusses the coordinated efforts of government departments, bringing together their resources to address these challenges and facilitate full-scale improvement and development in rural regions. This meeting marks a significant opportunity for local officials to chat with top-tier government representatives and get a pulse on the ongoing plans for rural reform.
- During the Interministerial Committee on Ruralities (CIR) meeting in Mirecourt, France, the ministers are discussing a fresh budget and policy-and-legislation strategy aimed at enhancing public services, infrastructure, and social cohesion in rural areas.
- Politics surrounding rural policies are at the forefront of the CIR meeting, with the goal to overcome hurdles such as population decline, aging, inadequate access to essential services, economic vulnerability, and a digital divide, ensuring rural life remains sustainable and vital.
