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Long-term vision for EU’s rural areas: Commission launches a call for tenders for managing the ‘Rural Pact Support Office’ assisting the European Commission in facilitating and strengthening the Rural Pact
The European Commission has launched a call for tenders for managing the ‘Rural Pact Support Office’ which assists the Commission in facilitating and strengthening the Rural Pact. The deadline for the submission of offers is 2 September 2025.
- Rural Pact
Strategies for action on ‘Shrinking Smartly and Sustainably’
Effectively responding to demographic change requires a multi-level governance approach across a wide range of policy areas, while tailoring policies to the needs, challenges and opportunities of each region.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
OECD calls for stronger place-based policies to shape future-ready territories
A recent OECD publication provides insights on the design, implementation, and evaluation of better place-based policies. It synthesises the latest knowledge and evidence to assist policymakers in pursuing policies that build the long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability of regions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New European Bauhaus (NEB) call: EUR 118.4 million available under Horizon Europe
The call seeks to fund projects that connect sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics – particularly in built and living environments. With a strong focus on community-level transformation, this call offers opportunities for rural municipalities, local actors, and innovation hubs – apply by 12 November 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU public consultation on gender equality: have your say by 11 August
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to inform the development of its 2026-2030 gender equality strategy. It seeks input from a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals, organisations, and public authorities from all sectors and regions of the EU.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Good Practices available online
Explore the latest set of inspiring initiatives, ranging from a regional innovation hub for sustainable food supply in rural Slovenia to a new model of multi-level rural governance in Norway – all available in the Rural Pact Good Practice database.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Financial and capacity-building support for energy communities across Europe – apply by 30 September
The European Energy Communities Facility has launched its first call for proposals, inviting emerging energy communities to apply for a lump sum grant of EUR 45 000 to develop business plans for renewable energy projects. Apply by 30 September 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Coordination Group emphasises need for alignment of rural priorities across governance levels
The fifth meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) discussed ways of reinforcing rural priorities across institutions at all levels, building momentum around the RPCG Declaration of December 2024, and strengthening the Rural Pact at national and regional levels.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Commission launches public consultation on affordable housing – send feedback by 31 July
The consultation will inform the Commission’s review of State aid rules for services of general economic interest (SGEI). National, regional and local authorities, stakeholders and the general public are invited to submit their views on facilitating affordable housing investments.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Turning words into action: can the RPCG Declaration drive real change?
An online session organised by the Smart Village Network highlighted the usefulness of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) Declaration, as well as the limited perceived ability of attending stakeholders to influence policy change.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
