Welcome to the Rural Pact community platform!

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This is your space

Find the latest information about the Rural Pact and rural revitalisation, two major flagships under the rural vision, and connect with your peers and get inspired!

Go and check the existing “Community Groups” to discuss the topics of your interest. Or create one to gather all the actors around one place or one topic.

We wish you an inspiring discovery of all the good things happening in rural Europe.

Community Groups

Publications

Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’
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Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’

This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions of the dedicated Policy Action Lab of 5 November 2025, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3
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Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3

The third edition of the Rural Vision Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU rural vision and Pact in 2025.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights report
Event Highlights |

Highlights Report | Rural Pact Conference: 'From vision to action: Empowering rural areas for the future'

This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the Rural Pact Conference of 16-17 September 2025, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Good Practices

Source: PoliRuralPlus project
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Project | 01 Dec 2025

Connecting rural entrepreneurs in Skåne, Sweden, to the wider innovation ecosystem

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Source: Rudaminos kultūros centras - RKC (Culture center of Rudamina)
Project | 01 Dec 2025

Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Latest News

10 Feb 2026

Horizon Europe funding opportunity for climate and soil projects

A new Horizon Europe call has €10 million in funding available for project proposals supporting the EU Mission on Soil Health and Food, and the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. Apply by 23 September 2026.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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09 Feb 2026

Insights into energy poverty and needs in rural areas: new brief from the Rural Observatory and JRC

Rural areas in the EU face greater levels of energy poverty and higher spending on energy. On the plus side, rural households are leading in renovations for efficiency. To meet energy needs, rural areas would be best served by place-based energy solutions.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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06 Feb 2026

New Energy Poverty Advisory Hub call for technical assistance

The European Commission’s Energy Poverty Advisory Hub has launched a call to support local governments in designing and implementing local actions addressing energy poverty. Apply between 16 February and 31 March 2026.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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05 Feb 2026

New JRC study analyses innovation across European regions

A new publication by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) examines differences in innovation between urban and rural areas. It reveals significant urban-rural disparities, with some rural areas standing out as innovation hubs.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Upcoming Events

Webinar

Digital Bites – digital best practices for rural tourism

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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