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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
Rural Pact national dialogue initiative supports stakeholder involvement in future rural policies in Poland
Rural stakeholders already have a role to play in shaping future rural policies in Poland. The Polish edition of the 'Rural Pact in my country' event explored how existing participation mechanisms can be strengthened to support more integrated rural development and the preparation of the future National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Horizon Europe project develops interactive dashboard for policymakers and planners
A new interactive tool from the PREMIUM_EU project helps translate information on demographic change and migration, regional development and policy into inspiration for policymakers, planners and regional strategies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Contribute to the upcoming Housing Simplification Package
The European Commission is seeking feedback to prepare the Housing Simplification Package, part of the European Affordable Housing Plan. Share your thoughts by 30 September 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural proofing in practice: lessons from OECD and Rural Pact experiences
How can policymakers ensure that policies designed at national or regional level work effectively for rural communities? This question sits at the heart of rural proofing – an process that aims to ensure that the needs, opportunities and realities of rural areas are given due consideration throughout policymaking.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Rural Pact initiative supports integrated rural development through national dialogue in Latvia
How can rural policies better reflect the diverse needs of rural territories? The first ever 'Rural Pact in my country' event, organised in Latvia on 9 June 2026, is part of a new initiative to strengthen dialogue with rural stakeholders at national level.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The social economy and rural development: how EU policies make a difference
The social economy is a vital part of rural life, helping communities face challenges from demographic decline to lack of services and opportunities. This article looks at the progress so far with implementing the EU’s social economy action plan, Rural Pact members’ contribution to its mid-term review, and what’s in store for the next phase.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
How LEADER helps implement Catalonia’s Rural Agenda
LEADER plays a key role in translating Catalonia’s Rural Agenda from strategy into reality, with Local Action Groups (LAGs) helping to tackle challenges such as depopulation, housing shortages and youth employment across the region’s rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
