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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 | 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
Highlights Report | Rural Pact Conference: 'From vision to action: Empowering rural areas for the future'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the Rural Pact Conference of 16-17 September 2025, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- 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
EU-funded project to develop practical solutions to reduce nitrogen losses in agriculture
The new EU-funded project NitroScope will establish an extensive nitrogen monitoring network to help build a more resilient agriculture in Europe. As part of the EU Soil Mission, the project will contribute to the objectives of the Soil Deal for Europe, fostering improved soil health and cleaner water and air.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Empowering rural futures: OECD, DG REGIO and rural stakeholders share their views on what contributes to the right to stay
The Permanent Delegation to the EU of the Castilla y León region, acting as part of the Demographic Change Regions Network, held a conference on 13 February on the right to stay in rural areas. The meeting, at the European Committee of the Regions, allowed for discussion in the context of the upcoming EU strategy on this right.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Germany’s Future Forum for Rural Development explores how land and buildings can be used wisely
The Future Forum for Rural Development is the most important national event on rural development issues in Germany. The 19th edition, held in Berlin on 21-22 January, brought together diverse rural development stakeholders to consider how rural areas can be made more attractive and sustainable for the future.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strengthening access to services to foster generational renewal in rural areas
Better access to services and modern infrastructure are essential for young farmers to remain in rural areas. The EU strategy for generational renewal in agriculture places this objective at the core of its vision, linking agricultural renewal with wider rural revitalisation efforts through the rural vision and the Rural Pact.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
Digital Bites – digital best practices for rural tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Co-benefits and costs of digitalisation in agriculture: evidence from Europe
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
