News
Latest news
Hungary commits to integrated and coordinated rural development through the EU Rural Pact
The Hungarian Ministry of Regional and Rural Development has formally submitted a political commitment through the EU Rural Pact, pledging to strengthen stakeholder engagement, governance and funding coordination, develop a long-term rural development strategy, introduce rural proofing and support capacity building for rural communities.
- Rural Pact
New European Bauhaus Facility: open calls for proposals
The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Facility is providing funding for projects that help create more beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods across Europe. Apply by 1 December 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Apply for the European Natura 2000 Award
Applications are open until 30 September for the 8th European Natura 2000 Award, recognising outstanding initiatives protecting Natura 2000 sites while benefitting local communities. Showcase your work in one of five award categories and gain EU-wide recognition.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
More news
Rural Pact Community Pulse spotlights priorities for strengthening competitiveness across Europe
The latest Rural Pact Community Pulse gathered views from more than 330 respondents across Europe on what makes rural areas competitive. Transport, services, skills, housing and digital connectivity emerged as key enabling factors, while public and commercial services were the leading priority for future policy support.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strong villages and towns in Europe: insights from the EU Rural Observatory
New EU Rural Observatory research examines population change across Europe’s rural and urban settlements and identifies the characteristics associated with growth, pinpointing potential areas for targeted local policies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Working together for a stronger rural voice: key messages from European Rural Parliament follow-up event
How can rural communities play a stronger role in shaping future EU policies? This question was at the heart of a follow-up meeting of the 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP) on 23 June 2026 in Brussels.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Community Group helps shape the next EU youth strategy
For the second time, a Rural Pact Community Group has been involved in contributing to EU policy. The rural youth group has responded to the public consultation on the EU’s new youth strategy post 2027.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Finland’s multi-sectoral policy vision for rural areas for 2040
A new report from the Finnish government lays out its vision for the country’s rural areas for 2040, together with a number of strategic objectives and recommendations for renewing rural vitality.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
