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The latest around the EU’s long-term vision, Rural Pact and Rural Funding Toolkit
A recent event, organised by the European Rural Community Alliance (ERCA), explored the state of play of the Rural Pact, the Rural Funding Toolkit and other useful tools related to the implementation of the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Youth empowerment and the energy crisis – Two new EESC opinions on rural challenges
The European Economic and Social Committee's (EESC) Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment (NAT) has adopted two opinions, in line with the long-term vision for EU’s rural areas: one on the role of youth in rural development and one on the impact of high energy prices on the agricultural sector and rural areas.
- Rural Pact
Assessment of CAP Strategic Plans’ delivery on CAP objectives
A recent report by the European Commission assesses the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans in their delivery on CAP objectives.
- Rural Pact
The first Rural Vision Magazine is out! Empowering rural Europe
This inaugural edition provides you with stories to drive progress in implementing the rural vision. It highlights the political achievements of 2023, browses through the first year of activities of the RPSO and the progress made in areas such as depopulation, digital education, energy transition and social entrepreneurship.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Policy Briefing: Making the Rural Pact happen in EU Member States – now available in all EU languages
The Policy Briefing outlines the key ingredients needed to mobilise stakeholders around the Rural Pact and foster concerted action towards meeting the objectives of the long-term vision. It further outlines inspiring examples of how these elements can be put into practice.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Get inspired by 20 new Good Practices of the Rural Pact!
We are thrilled to share 20 new, inspiring good practices from across the EU. The practices showcase innovative approaches to rural development, encouraging Rural Pact Community members to learn from successful examples and implement similar solutions in their own regions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Harnessing Talent Platform – a new EU tool that can help combat rural depopulation
The European Commission has launched the Harnessing Talent Platform, a key tool to help national, regional and local authorities address the demographic change.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The Council of the EU adopts its conclusions on the rural vision
Ministers for agriculture have adopted conclusions on the long-term vision for rural areas. The conclusions include crucial elements that aim to steer and inform upcoming political discussions on the ways forward for rural policies.
- Rural Pact
New leadership for the Rural Pact Coordination Group
The second meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG), held in Brussels on 7 November 2023, marked a pivotal moment in the advancement of the EU's Rural Pact. The key highlight of the meeting was the election of members to take new leadership roles, the Chair and Vice-chair, essential in guiding the future direction of the Rural Pact. This article delves into the significance of these elections and their anticipated impact on rural development debates across the EU.
- Rural Pact
Key ingredients to make the Rural Pact happen in Member States
If you are wondering how to make the Rural Pact happen in your country or region, this Policy Briefing of the Rural Pact Support Office provides you with the key ingredients needed to foster concerted action towards meeting the objectives of the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
