Rural Development
It is urgent to give mayors the means to act against territorial devitalization
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In an op-ed published by Le Monde, an author warns about the growing devitalization of French territories and advocates for strengthening mayors' powers. This devitalization threatens rural and peri-urban areas through population loss and economic decline. The call emphasizes the urgency of concrete measures to revitalize these spaces.
Madrid to install ATMs in all municipalities against ageism
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Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has announced a plan to ensure at least one ATM in each of the region's 179 municipalities, making it the first in Spain to do so. The initiative aims to combat ageism and guarantee access to basic banking services in rural areas. The project, with an investment of around 70,000 euros, will begin implementation in March.