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The Festival of the New European Bauhaus

The New European Bauhaus Festival 2026, organised by the European Commission will, among other topics, address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities. It will highlight how empowered citizens and local authorities can play an active role in creating their environments, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing as a cornerstone of democratic participation.

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21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference

The 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference will focus on the theme of integrating Mātauranga Māori indigenous knowledge with rural health for a thriving future.

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Future Forum on Rural Development 2026

With the Future Forum on Rural Development, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity has been providing a platform for discussion, knowledge transfer, and exchange on how to make rural areas attractive and sustainable. It addresses topics like economic, ecological, and social planning, balancing needs such as food and energy security, housing, nature conservation, and tackling challenges like vacant properties and skilled worker shortages.

EU Agri-Food Days

The 3rd edition of the EU Agri-Food Days will focus on the theme of ‘Securing Europe’s Food and Agriculture’, exploring the latest policy trends, challenges and opportunities in the EU agri-food sector.

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GRASS CEILING project final showcase event

The Final Showcase Event of the EU-funded GRASS CEILING Project will present the project’s key outcomes, policy recommendations and socio-ecological innovations spearheaded by women participants across Europe.

Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards Ceremony 2025

The Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) recognise inspiring and forward-thinking projects that are shaping the future of rural Europe, supported by funding from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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Nordregio Forum 2025: Navigating crises

The annual research conference for regional development in the Nordics will bring together regional and local policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore the issue of crises resilience.

Webinar

Internal governance for energy communities

The session, part of a webinar series organised by the Policy Learning Platform of Interreg Europe, will focus on internal governance for Energy Communities.

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Rural-Urban connections: Pathways to sustainable development

The Conference, organised by the OECD, allows policy officials, experts, private sector representatives and civil society to engage in dialogue whilst strengthening existing networks and fostering knowledge-sharing on rural policies across the OECD and partner countries.

Webinar

The role of local authorities in enabling energy communities

The session, part of a webinar series organised by the Policy Learning Platform of Interreg Europe, will focus on the role of local authorities in enabling Energy Communities.