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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
The Netherlands formalises commitment to strengthen rural development through the EU Rural Pact
The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has officially signed a political commitment under the EU Rural Pact, reinforcing the Netherlands’ engagement in advancing the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas. The commitment was formally recognised on 11 December 2025 in parallel to the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRI-FISH) meeting in Brussels.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Why policymakers commit through the Rural Pact – watch our new video
How are public authorities helping turn the EU’s rural vision into reality? In our new video testimonial, national and regional representatives share why they chose to formally commit through the Rural Pact – and how these commitments support stronger, more resilient rural territories.
- Rural Pact
Highlights report from sixth Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) meeting now available
The report from the RPCG meeting of 6 November 2025 captures the key messages and priorities emerging as the EU is shaping its post-2027 policies and budget, with a strong focus on ensuring a visible and measurable rural dimension.
- Rural Pact
Rural areas in the post-2027 EU policy framework: Policy Lab highlights report now available
The highlights report from the Policy Lab ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’ is now published. It offers a comprehensive overview of the discussions held on 5 November 2025 and a roadmap for rural stakeholders navigating the next EU budget cycle.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
Bridging the digital divide: two success stories of broadband deployment in rural areas
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
