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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
Strengthening rural attractiveness through talent: insights from the OECD
Attracting and retaining talent is vital for the competitiveness, resilience and long-term prosperity of rural areas. For this, a comprehensive, place-based approach is needed. This article sets out a number of policy actions for enhancing rural attractiveness, based on the findings of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Discover the new Women in Farming Platform
The European Commission has launched the Women in Farming Platform, a new initiative to strengthen women’s engagement and equal opportunities in agriculture and rural communities. Apply to become a member by 30 April 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Employment opportunities and changes in rural youth labour markets: new EURYO policy brief
A new policy brief by the European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO) analyses employment opportunities and labour dynamics affecting rural youth. It spotlights the importance of integrated rural development strategies, youth engagement in policymaking processes and coordinated action.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Youth in rural areas: new study highlights key areas for policy support and action
Young people in rural and remote areas face particular challenges when it comes to participation, access to education, employment and youth services. A new study from the Youth Partnership – a European Commission and Council of Europe initiative – underscores the need for a more tailored, inclusive and strategic approach to rural youth policy and stronger cooperation among stakeholders to help tackle these challenges.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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