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EU public consultation on Civil Society Strategy – send feedback by 05 September
The European Commission is seeking feedback from individuals and organisations to gather evidence and input on the Civil Society Strategy. It is an opportunity for rural civil society organisations to express their needs and concerns and to support the inclusion of rural voices in civil society engagement processes at the EU level.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Member States’ progress in implementing CAP Strategic Plans: facts and figures
The first report on CAP strategic plans implementation outlines EU Member States’ progress and shows concrete examples of achievements and successful interventions. Result indicators reveal good progress aligned with the set annual milestones, with some areas exceeding expectations, while others are still at an early stage of implementation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU public consultation on housing – have your say by 17 October
The ongoing European Commission public consultation intends to gather additional evidence and knowledge to identify necessary policy actions for the Affordable Housing Plan.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Unlocking rural innovation: webinar highlights report available online
Rural innovation needs to be recognised in all its forms: from social and ecological solutions; to digital tools; and small-scale experimentation. Innovation measurement frameworks and funding instruments must reflect rural realities and support local capacities, skills, and community engagement – read the highlights report of our dedicated webinar of 22 May 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Discover the rural sessions of the European Week of Regions and Cities - registrations open!
The European Week of Regions and Cities returns to Brussels from the 13-15 October 2025. Each year, the event brings together thousands of participants and provides a platform for communication, networking, and collaboration on regional and urban issues. While the programme covers a broad range of topics, several sessions are expected to be particularly interesting and relevant to rural development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
From Declaration to action – rethinking rural power in EU policymaking: new opinion piece
While rural issues are increasingly recognised in EU discourse, true influence on policymaking remains limited. Read a new ARC2020 opinion piece by Edina Ocsko, Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) Vice-Chair, calling for a shift toward strategic engagement with power holders to embed rural development at the heart of European policies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Impacts of rural demographic challenges on environment and generational renewal: new thematic reports
Two recent thematic reports by the Interreg Europe ‘Down to Earth’ project demonstrate how rural areas facing demographic decline can build resilience and foster generational renewal through integrated policies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU Parliament calls for enhanced cohesion policy to support rural areas
A European Parliament resolution of 17 June 2025 aims to strengthen EU rural areas through reinforced cohesion policy measures. It calls for increased investment in short supply chains, innovation in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, improved connectivity and mobility, and equal access to essential services.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Regional good practice: photo contest showcasing rural life through women’s eyes
The photo contest ‘Village and nature through the eyes of a woman’ will take place on 15 October in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Croatia. The contest will promote and document women’s daily lives, traditions, and the natural beauty of rural areas. The initiative can be adapted and replicated in other regions, offering a creative way to celebrate rural women and preserve cultural and environmental heritage.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
FUTURAL project calls for policy shift to unlock community-led rural innovation
Existing innovation policies seldom target rural communities directly – a structural shift to empowering local actors through recognition, funding, and governance reforms is needed. This headline message emerged from a recent FUTURAL project webinar which spotlighted how community-led innovation can become central to post-2027 EU frameworks.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
