Upcoming Events

Policy Lab

Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies

This Policy Action Lab, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will be an opportunity to discuss with the Rural Pact Community the recent European Commission proposals for the 2028-2034 EU budget and policies, their implications for rural communities and ways to make rural voices heard in the policy debate.

Governance meeting

Rural Pact Coordination Group: sixth meeting

The sixth meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) will overview the European Commission’s proposals for the post-2027 EU budget, reflect on the update of the EU Rural Action Plan, and discuss proposed actions emerging from Rural Pact and stakeholder events.

Conference

Inclusive Digital Europe Conference: Empowering communities through inclusive digital transformation

The conference will explore how digital skills and inclusive strategies can empower rural communities, reduce inequalities and ensure no one is left behind in Europe’s digital transformation.

RURACTIVE project Forum meeting

The second edition of the RURACTIVE project Forum meeting will focus on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the 2028-2034 period and on the associated EU funding programmes that support the adoption and scaling of smart solutions in rural areas.

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.

Conference

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

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.

Conference

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.

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).

Conference

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.