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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
Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) position paper on legislative developments around the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework
This position paper of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) reflects on recent legislative developments linked to the post-2027 EU policy framework and the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
Good Practices
Hopeland – an educational eco-community in a Greek rural area
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The Old Rectory Country House: from heritage to hospitality, powering a resilient rural economy
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Communities getting ready for crises building local resilience through LEADER networks in rural Sweden
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
‘Right to stay’ strategy consultation: practical guidance for rural stakeholders
An online information session organised by the Rural Pact Support Office on 20 May encouraged rural stakeholders to contribute to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the future ‘right to stay’ strategy. It provided practical guidance ahead of the 5 June 2026 consultation deadline.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Commission adopts first ever EU anti-poverty strategy
The European Commission has presented the EU anti-poverty strategy, setting out a comprehensive approach to prevent and protect against poverty. The strategy addresses the need to guarantee access to services for those in need in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Community Pulse highlights priorities for rural attractiveness across Europe
What makes rural areas attractive places to live, work and build a future? The latest Rural Pact Community Pulse explored this question, gathering views from nearly 200 respondents across the EU, including citizens, Local Action Groups, civil society organisations, researchers, businesses and public authorities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Spotlighted action for the rural vision: AI-based LEADER cost-control tool
This month, we spotlight an action for the rural vision showcasing how artificial intelligence can support rural development implementation. The initiative is a cost moderation tool developed to support LEADER project cost control processes, helping improve administrative efficiency linked to local development projects.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
LEADER inspired network community conference 2026
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
