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Find the latest information about the Rural Pact and rural revitalisation, 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.
Good Practices

Structured governance and information-sharing mechanisms improve Bratislava-Austria regional cooperation
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Volunteer-driven transport service enhances mobility options in rural Belgium
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Volunteer-based initiative improves mobility and social inclusion of the elderly in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
Rural proofing in the spotlight for the Polish Council Presidency
Policymakers at EU, local, regional and national levels should achieve a full integration of rural areas into development processes and ensure further investments in infrastructure, education, labour market, health, culture, and the environmental, digital and energy transformations.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform


New report evaluates progress on the European Green Deal (EGD)
A new Joint Research Centre report examines all EGD actions and related policies to identify priority areas for intensified efforts and provide a scientifically grounded benchmarking tool to guide future EU policies and programmes.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Supporting decision-making through better rural data: new guidelines
The EU-funded GRANULAR project has developed a set of guidelines and training materials to enhance data collection in rural areas. The publication is intended to assist practitioners in addressing local challenges.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Contribution of Smart Villages to the European Green Deal
A new report by the Smart Rural 27 project reveals a need for greater alignment between rural communities and the European Green Deal, highlighting the importance of local approaches to addressing global challenges.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
Rural Advocacy: Building Skills and Empowering change-makers across rural Europe
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform