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Analysing rural start-up entrepreneurship: new OECD-JRC insights from Portugal
A new working paper explores how geography shapes entrepreneurship in Portugal, challenging the usual narrative. While start-up rates appear lower in rural areas than in urban ones, this gap reverses once demographic and sectoral differences are taken into account.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Study details policy recommendations on European Commission’s proposed MFF for 2028-2034
A new report commissioned for the European Parliament’s Regional Development Committee looks at the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposed for 2028-2034 and the risks and opportunities for cohesion policy and regional development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Celebrating LEADER/CLLD and looking to contribute to the Croatian NRPP
The LEADER community acting for rural areas in Croatia came together on 23-25 March in Terme Tuhelj to discuss how Local Action Groups (LAGs) and Fisheries LAGs could participate in the planning for the country’s National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP). Speakers from around the EU explained the benefits of stakeholder involvement in developing rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The Rural Tourism Community Group and its role within the Rural Pact: objectives and actions for 2026
Tourism is a key part of the rural economy and society but one that is often overlooked. This article spotlights the Rural Tourism Community Group and its work to connect stakeholders, help them advocate for rural tourism and reach the sector’s full potential.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Spotlight on Integrated Territorial Investments in rural areas: insights from the EPRC
EU cohesion policy promotes territorial instruments as frameworks for implementing funding in a more place-based way. This article looks at one of the most prominent available models, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs), and their use in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Commission presents first-ever strategy on intergenerational fairness
The European Commission has adopted its first strategy on intergenerational fairness which seeks to ensure that current decisions fairly distribute benefits and burdens across generations. The strategy addresses how territorial disparities and unequal access to opportunities affect rural residents.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Five EU-funded projects shed light on advancing gender equality in agriculture and rural areas
Gender equality in agriculture and rural areas is essential to promote social justice, food security and sustainable development. Explore the key findings and recommendations from five Horizon Europe projects in a policy brief from the European Commission.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Castilla-La Mancha launches Demographic Responsibility Awards
The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) will recognise individuals and organisations who are contributing to addressing rural depopulation. Submit your good practice for the new awards by 20 May 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Commission releases mid-term review of social economy action plan
The social economy helps turn EU priorities into effective solutions for people and places, contributing to regional and rural development. A mid-term review of the EU’s social economy action plan (SEAP) has found that despite progress at national and international levels, significant untapped potential remains at regional and municipal levels.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Discover an initiative that fosters generational renewal in rural Navarra
RuralBizi, the rural network of Navarra (Spain), is an initiative of the regional Department of Rural Development and Environment which disseminates information on grants, events, trainings and other activities organised in the territory.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
