Feb 18, 2026 | news
Ensuring that no place and no community is left behind is an essential condition for fair, sustainable,and cohesive development across the EU. New comparative research presented by the EXIT Project, funded by Horizon Europe, argues that achieving that goal requires...
Jan 7, 2026 | news
What does it really mean to be “left behind? And how does this framing influence policy responses at local, national and EU level? Over the last three years, research conducted within the EXIT project across 17 rural, post-industrial and urban territories in eight...
Nov 3, 2025 | news
Our Conference is coming on 13 February 2026, from 09:00 to 15:30 (CET), at the Paranimf Hall, Historic Building – University of Barcelona. Join researchers, civil society and policymakers to critically examine the manifestations, root causes and implications of...
Jul 30, 2025 | news
On 27 June 2025, the EXIT project held an international meeting in Rome to explore how different parts of Europe are working to reduce inequality. Organised by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) and hosted by ARCI, the event brought together researchers, civil...
Jun 16, 2025 | news
At its core, a “left-behind” region refers to a geographic area experiencing persistently slow economic growth. In its 2017 report, the European Commission identified two types: low-growth regions (GDP per capita below 90% of the EU average with no convergence between...
May 6, 2025 | news
The EXIT project is pleased to announce the publication of three working papers and executive summaries that showcase key findings from the research conducted so far. These documents offer insights into the multifaceted nature of territorial inequalities across...
