European Congress
on Renewal and Rural Development

The second day of the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development in Poznań means discussions on the future of agriculture, rural areas and international cooperation. In parallel to the official programme of the Congress, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Czesław Siekierski met with the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen and the representatives of agricultural organisations and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova Ludmila Catlabuga.

9 May, Europe Day - we are celebrating a festival of peace and unity on our continent in Poznań.

Village renewal – this method of rural development is not only the titular part of the European Congress on Renewal and Rural Development. It is one of its substantive foundations. Questions about its contemporary role and significance will be the starting point for discussions on rural development held during the Congress.

How can you make the voice of rural residents heard? How can rural residents become real partners of local government and of the national government? The Rural Parliament is the answer to these questions. It is a long-term process that allows rural residents to speak out and be heard in matters of policy towards rural areas, as well as to take joint actions.