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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!
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.
Publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 4
The fourth edition of the Rural Vision Magazine brings together rural stakeholder perspectives on a wealth of topics, including the future EU policy framework, integrated rural development and how the Rural Pact is taking shape across Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure 'Instruments for territorial development'
The third edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on territorial development. It highlights how integrated approaches like LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages can help improve quality of life in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Anchoring rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans’
This highlights report summarises discussions at a dedicated Rural Pact Policy Action Lab focused on building blocks relevant for rural communities and territories in the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) proposed for the 2028-2034 EU budget.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practices
Toscana Diffusa: integrating policies for balanced territorial development in Tuscany, Italy
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Netherlands: a stakeholder network helps shape the future of Dutch rural areas
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
Eurobarometer survey shows huge public support for EU agriculture and rural areas
The latest Eurobarometer survey reveals that 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future. Similarly, 93% feel that securing a stable food supply for the EU is vital.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Local creative ecosystems in non-urban areas: call for abstracts
The European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) is looking for inspiring case studies on creative ecosystems in non-urban territories for an upcoming book. Submit your contribution by 30 November.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Explore the Eurostat regional yearbook 2026
The Eurostat regional yearbook 2026 provides statistical insights on a range of key topics and pressing challenges – from competitiveness to climate change – across regions of the EU, European Free Trade Association and candidate countries.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Share your action for thriving rural areas: new Rural Pact explainer video
Are you working on an initiative that supports rural areas in Europe? Watch our new explainer video to submit your action for the rural vision and gain visibility on our online platform.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
Abruzzo and Europe’s inner areas: new strategies for territorial attractiveness and resilience
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
