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Publications
Highlights report | Good Practice Webinar on rural competitiveness
This highlights report presents the main policy measures, practical examples and key takeaways from the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on rural competitiveness held on 17 September 2026.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Mapping the implementation of Smart Villages: lessons from across the EU
This Rural Pact report examines the implementation of Smart Villages under the 2023-2027 common agricultural policy (CAP), exploring different approaches adopted by Member States, including dedicated interventions and support through LEADER.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Policy Briefing 'How to foster integrated approaches for rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans'
This Rural Pact Policy Briefing provides practical guidance on how to develop integrated approaches to rural development within the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) for 2028-2034.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practices
Toscana Diffusa: integrating policies for balanced territorial development in Tuscany, Italy
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Netherlands: a stakeholder network helps shape the future of Dutch rural areas
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
Manifesto on rural areas’ future presented at National LEADER conference in Portugal
Rural development must be recognised as a strategic priority for national and European public policies, with instruments suited to the diversity and needs of the territories. This is a key message of the Vila Verde Manifesto for the Future of Rural Areas, introduced at the Portuguese national conference on LEADER and rural development on 30 October 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New digital travel guides developed for territories in rural Bulgaria and East Herzegovina
The EU-funded SMART ERA project has released digital travel guides for Devetaki Plateau in northern Bulgaria and East Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The free mobile apps are aimed at bringing two of Europe’s lesser-known rural areas onto the digital tourism map.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Ireland unveils new national rural development policy for 2026-2031
The Irish government has launched its second ‘Our Rural Future’ policy, aimed at driving rural development and strengthening the country’s rural communities. It includes a range of new measures and initiatives to support rural enterprise and employment, improve access to essential services, tackle rural isolation and boost community resilience.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EESC calls for stronger recognition and support for social farming in EU policies
Social farming can strengthen rural economies, improve access to social and care services, and support the inclusion of vulnerable groups. A new European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opinion calls for better funding, policy coordination and recognition of its contribution to rural development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
R-Map project cross-regional dialogues: webinar series
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
