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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!
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We wish you an inspiring discovery of all the good things happening in rural Europe.
Publications
Highlights report | Good Practice Webinar on generational renewal
This highlights report showcases the main policy measures and examples presented during the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on generational renewal held on 10 June 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure ‘Rural housing’
The second edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure explores how integrated policies, strong local partnerships and place-based solutions can address rural housing challenges while contributing to social inclusion, energy efficiency and territorial cohesion.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights report | Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments (LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments and Smart Villages)
This highlights report summarises the main messages, lessons learned and examples presented during the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments held on 22 April 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practices
Advancing integrated territorial development through place-based cooperation in Lower Saxony
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Smart Village development in practice: the Socjometr Foundation model in Pękowice
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Smart Villages in rural Romania: building local capacity for community-led strategies
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
Horizon Europe project develops interactive dashboard for policymakers and planners
A new interactive tool from the PREMIUM_EU project helps translate information on demographic change and migration, regional development and policy into inspiration for policymakers, planners and regional strategies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Contribute to the upcoming Housing Simplification Package
The European Commission is seeking feedback to prepare the Housing Simplification Package, part of the European Affordable Housing Plan. Share your thoughts by 30 September 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural proofing in practice: lessons from OECD and Rural Pact experiences
How can policymakers ensure that policies designed at national or regional level work effectively for rural communities? This question sits at the heart of rural proofing – an process that aims to ensure that the needs, opportunities and realities of rural areas are given due consideration throughout policymaking.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Rural Pact initiative supports integrated rural development through national dialogue in Latvia
How can rural policies better reflect the diverse needs of rural territories? The first ever 'Rural Pact in my country' event, organised in Latvia on 9 June 2026, is part of a new initiative to strengthen dialogue with rural stakeholders at national level.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
Rural youth alternative futures: new narratives and possibilities
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
