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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
New set of resources to support regions in harnessing talent
Discover a selection of tools and recommendations on ensuring the right to stay developed by the Talent Booster Mechanism Working Groups. These resources offer solutions to help local and regional actors design and implement effective, place-based talent strategies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU-funded project studies renewable energy community barriers in rural Estonia and Spain
The EC4RURAL project has produced two policy briefs analysing the barriers to the development of renewable energy communities (RECs) in rural Estonia and Spain, with recommendations for policymakers to drive the rural clean energy transition in both countries.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Anchoring rural areas in the NRPPs – sign up by 24 April for our Policy Lab
The event (3 June 2026 – Brussels, Belgium) will explore three building blocks relevant for rural communities and territories in the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) proposed for the 2028-2034 EU budget.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Share your thoughts on connectivity needs for precision farming in EU rural areas
Rural and remote areas often face weaker connectivity – both in coverage and performance – higher deployment costs and more frequent service limitations than cities. Closing these connectivity gaps is vital for translating the EU’s digital ambitions into action in rural areas and making the most of digital technology for precision agriculture. Contribute by filling in a survey on connectivity conditions in rural Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Inspiring initiatives on place-based innovation in our Good Practice Brochure
Discover six good practices that demonstrate how place-based innovation can boost resilience, competitiveness and social cohesion in rural areas in the first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Rural Youth Observatory conference: call for abstracts
The European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO) is calling for abstracts for its first conference, under the theme ‘The right to stay, the right to prosper: Rural young people in contemporary European societies’. Submit your abstract between 6 April and 31 May.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Enhancing connectivity in rural areas of the Nordic-Baltic region
Barriers in access to high-speed internet are most pronounced in sparsely populated and remote rural areas. A new policy brief from Nordregio looks at how the Nordic and Baltic countries can deliver secure, future-proof and regionally inclusive connectivity in line with key EU legislation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Improving essential services in Europe’s rural areas: insights from a European Parliament study
A recent study from the European Parliament analyses the role of cohesion policy in supporting essential services in remote, rural and depopulated areas. The publication presents several recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of EU support in these territories.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
