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New highlights report on ‘Enhancing policy coordination for vibrant rural areas’
The EU rural vision should be translated into a long-term strategy at EU, national and regional levels, with a dedicated budget and action plan, a headline message from a recent Rural Pact Policy Lab. The highlights report is now available.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Projects on Smart Villages and communities in rural Estonia
A new publication showcases 31 inspiring initiatives and projects funded through LEADER in the 2014-2020 period, implementing the Smart Village concept across rural Estonia.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Future of European rural policies in the spotlight at European Rural Parliament mid-term event
The recent mid-term event of the European Rural Parliament brought together civil society organisations and EU decision-makers to discuss rural challenges and opportunities in the context of preparing the post-2027 EU policies and adequately funding rural needs.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Europe in numbers – new podcast episode
Find out what statistical data reveal about rural living in the EU – listen to the brand new episode of Eurostat’s ‘Stats in a Wrap’ podcast!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Online space for exchange on rural culture and creativity – join our new Community Group
Are you working on initiatives related to culture and creativity in rural areas? We offer you an online space for pan-European exchange on the topic – sign up to join our new Community Group!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Advancing the Rural Pact: country-specific information
Find out how Czechia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, and Spain are advancing the implementation of the Rural Pact – explore initiatives and actions that realise the Pact at national and regional levels.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Stakeholder voices on achieving Rural Pact objectives and needs for future action: survey insights
Last year, we asked you what your reflections are in relation to the Rural Pact and how the Support Office can best address your needs. Here’s what you shared with us!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Smart Village initiatives and recommendations for future implementation: new report
Capacity building, technical assistance, awareness raising and animation activities related to Smart Villages are key, the final report of the Smart Rural 27 project highlights. The publication sets out recommendations to EU and national policymakers on developing public support schemes and improving future implementation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Spanish strategy to address rural demographic challenge
The Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) will launch a public consultation in early 2025 to develop a new, cross-cutting national strategy for the demographic challenge, based on broad stakeholder participation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Promotion of EU farm products: call for proposals and info day
The European Commission launched a new call for proposals for EU farmers and the broader food industry to promote activities for sustainable EU agri-food products – deadline 23 April 2025. Sign up for the info days on 29–30 January, both in Brussels and online, to review the funding opportunity and application process.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
