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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!
Go and check the existing “Community Groups” to discuss the topics of your interest. Or create one to gather all the actors around one place or one topic.
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 the Rural Pact: the next phase of facilitation support for rural Europe
The Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) enters a new chapter as the European Commission launches the next phase of facilitation support from January 2026 to December 2027, building on three years of experience in advancing the implementation of the EU’s rural vision. What began as a new framework for dialogue and cooperation has matured into a stable and recognised community, bringing together public authorities, civil society, businesses, researchers and citizens committed to the future of rural Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
National and regional governments embracing EU’s Rural Pact
National and regional governments across Europe are formally acknowledging their political commitments to the EU’s rural vision, showing their political leadership and determination to strengthen rural development in their territories. Through this, they are actively contributing to achieving the ambitions of the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas (LTVRA) by 2040.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Sustainable rural tourism and digitalisation: call for insights
The Interreg project CLUSTERATLAS4MED is looking to collect insights on existing policies, support programmes, and cluster initiatives that promote the digitalisation and sustainable development of rural tourism SMEs. Share your feedback through the project’s open call.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Share your thoughts on the European Heritage Label’s revision
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on restructuring the European Heritage Label, an initiative that promotes heritage sites symbolic of Europe’s shared history and values. For rural areas, the revision could help boost local cultural tourism, stimulate innovation and development, and create job opportunities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
Youth in agrifood systems – challenges, opportunities and pathways for transformation
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
