Local Action Groups adopt Vila Verde manifesto on rural future after 2027

Portugal's Local Action Groups (GAL) have adopted the Vila Verde Manifesto for the Future of Rural Territories, a set of proposals to strengthen rural development in the next European funding cycle, covering 2028 to 2034. Promoted by the Federação Minha Terra, it argues that rural areas should hold a clear and stable place in national and European public policy, given their role in food security, territorial cohesion, protecting natural resources and valuing cultural heritage.