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RPSO meeting strengthens cooperation among EU initiatives relevant to rural areas
A coordination meeting organised by the Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) on 6 May 2026 brought together nine European Commission-supported initiatives to strengthen cooperation, improve coordination and identify synergies across activities linked to rural development, innovation, climate action, connectivity, participation and territorial development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
RPCG discusses post-2027 rural policy framework, stakeholder dialogue and future Rural Pact priorities
The seventh meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) discussed recent developments concerning the post-2027 EU policy framework for rural areas, future stakeholder dialogue on rural matters, and priorities and synergies linked to Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) activities in 2026 and 2027.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Dutch Rural Pact enters next phase – what’s in store for 2026
The Rural Pact network in the Netherlands was born in 2024, bringing together rural development stakeholders from politics, academia and civil society. Two years on, the network is moving into its next phase of development, with plans to develop a common vision on the future of rural areas and a series of policy recommendations.
- Rural Pact
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Driving times to the nearest hospitals and schools in rural Europe: insights from Eurostat
European citizens’ quality of life depends on their access to basic services such as healthcare and primary education. A dataset from Eurostat can help identify rural communities with low or limited access by road to these services.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
AER meeting explores competitiveness and rural development in next EU budget
A recent Assembly of European Regions (AER) meeting looked at the role of competitiveness in rural development within the context of the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. The discussion centred on the proposed European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), its interaction with regional development policies and the implications for rural territories.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Join the Commission’s new European Housing Alliance
The European Commission has launched the European Housing Alliance as part of the European Affordable Housing Plan. Become a member to help strengthen collaboration and mutual learning on housing across Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Apply to take part in the Forest Bioeconomy Investment Accelerator
The Forest Bioeconomy Investment Accelerator has launched a call for forest bioeconomy projects to join its November event in Brussels and pitch to experts. Apply by 12 June 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Maximising the potential of energy communities: insights from a Court of Auditors report
A European Court of Auditors (ECA) report calls for clearer rules on energy communities, stronger incentives for citizens and vulnerable households, and more support for energy storage solutions to help citizen-led initiatives fulfil their promise.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
