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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
Good Practice Brochure 'Place-based innovation'
This first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on place-based innovation and its role in addressing economic, social and environmental challenges in rural areas. It highlights how solutions rooted in local realities, supported by collaboration and tailored approaches, can strengthen rural development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
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
Good Practices
Connecting rural entrepreneurs in Skåne, Sweden, to the wider innovation ecosystem
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
New strategy supports EU eastern rural regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to step up support for the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Key actions for rural areas include investments in agriculture, forestry, innovation, connectivity and communities, and increased activities within the Rural Pact.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact poll reveals uneven stakeholder familiarity with the NRPPs and readiness to engage in their design
The first ever Rural Pact Community Pulse poll provides insights into how rural stakeholders are engaging with discussions on the post-2027 EU policy framework and the development of National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs). The results point to growing awareness, but also highlight the need for clear information and support to enable meaningful participation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Commission launches gender equality strategy 2026-2030
The European Commission has presented its new gender equality strategy for 2026 to 2030 which tackles several challenges faced by women in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
RPSO activities in 2026: strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement
The Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) will roll out a new set of activities this year designed to strengthen collaboration among the nearly 4 000 members of the Rural Pact community.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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