The revenge of the countryside

Abstract:

Europe must narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, otherwise radical populists will continue to flourish in neglected communities.

Europe’s radical rightwing turn is dramatic and dangerous. It is partly caused by declining prospects in the countryside. But building walls and insulting foreigners will not improve prospects. Instead, Europe must narrow the gap between urban and rural areas with smart policies, providing rural communities with something they desperately need: hope for a better future.

ESO: Background information: The impact of demographic change on European regions http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-impact-of-demographic-change-on-european-regions/

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