Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Rural and Remote Regions

by name voted on 30.04.2026

Summary

A report advocating for targeted EU support to empower women entrepreneurs in rural, island, and outermost regions by addressing barriers in finance, digital access, and social services.

10 30.04.2026

Report

woman

economy

education

environment

human rights

social policy

administrative reform

public administration

employment and working conditions

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

Women in rural and island areas are essential for economic resilience but face significant legal, financial, and infrastructural barriers.
There is a critical need to improve access to finance, specifically through microloans, mentoring, and the creation of a dedicated fund for female founders.
EU policies must adopt a differentiated approach for outermost regions to account for their unique vulnerabilities.
Improving digital inclusion and access to STEAM education is vital to prevent women from being left behind in the digital transition.

Vote

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Speeches

52 Speeches in total

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Maria GRAPINI

S&D

1:00 min

4. Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions (debate)

Elżbieta Katarzyna ŁUKACIJEWSKA

Elżbieta Katarzyna ŁUKACIJEWSKA

PPE

1:30 min

4. Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions DRAFT OPINION Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions OPINION on women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions REPORT on women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions

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