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Publications
Highlights report | Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments (LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments and Smart Villages)
This highlights report summarises the main messages, lessons learned and examples presented during the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments held on 22 April 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
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
Territorial instruments webinar: highlights report now available
Read the highlights report from the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments – LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages – for insights on how these approaches work in practice and what lessons can inform future implementation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Congress on Rural Tourism spotlights sustainability, youth and generational renewal in rural areas
Rural tourism stakeholders from across Europe and beyond met in Croatia last month to explore how rural tourism can contribute to resilient, attractive and sustainable rural communities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘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 12 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
Upcoming Events
Generational renewal in rural businesses: empowering youth, supporting elders
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
