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Read the new edition of the Rural Vision Magazine!
Hear a range of rural stakeholder voices on the latest developments around the EU rural vision and Pact in 2025 in this third edition of the Rural Vision Magazine.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Four European public authorities formalise commitments to advancing the EU rural vision through the Rural Pact
The Czech Ministry of Regional Development, Opolskie Voivodeship (Poland), regional government of Castilla-La Mancha, and Catalan Ministry of Agriculture (Spain) have formally submitted political commitments under the EU Rural Pact. This reinforced support for rural development marks a new step in advancing the EU rural vision.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Harnessing digitalisation for sustainable agriculture and resilient rural communities: new EESC study
A newly published study by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) explores digitalisation opportunities and challenges for reducing GHG emissions from agriculture. It reveals that while digital tools can enhance sustainable practices, they transform rural labour markets, creating demand for new digital skills, but also displacing low-skilled jobs.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Submit a contribution to the IN SITU Conference on creative place-based innovation by 8 December
Send your paper or project proposal exploring place-based innovation and the transformative role of the creative and cultural sectors in rural and non-urban areas to the EU-funded IN SITU project and have it featured in the project conference of 11-13 May 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Policy Lab calls for a strong rural focus in post-2027 EU framework
Europe’s rural areas must remain central in the upcoming EU policy and budget framework, highlighted the Rural Pact Policy Lab ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’ of 5 November. The event brought together over 100 representatives from EU institutions, national and regional authorities, and civil society to exchange on how future EU policies can best support vibrant, resilient and inclusive rural territories.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Have Your Say: five EU consultations to shape future policy
The European Commission is currently gathering feedback across several key policy areas, offering rural stakeholders an important opportunity to help shape future EU initiatives and ensure that policies reflect real needs on the ground.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Coordination Group calls for stronger rural dimension in Europe’s post-2027 policies and budget
At its sixth meeting on 6 November 2025, the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) discussed how to ensure a visible and measurable rural dimension in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and upcoming EU policy cycle (2028–2034). The meeting also reviewed progress on translating the RPCG Declaration into concrete policy input and contributed to the preparation of the update of the EU Rural Action Plan (RAP) in 2026.
- Rural Pact
New online course on gender equality in rural and agricultural innovation systems
The EU-funded GRASS CEILING project has launched a massive open online course (MOOC) to support women-led innovation in rural Europe. The course combines theory, practical examples and case studies to help learners understand, support and promote women-led socio-ecological innovations.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
From vision to action: Rural Pact Conference highlights report now available
The report from this major Rural Pact stakeholder gathering held on 16-17 September 2025 in Pecq, Belgium, summarises the key outcomes of the event. The Conference brought together over 250 participants from 27 EU Member States and beyond to advance the EU rural vision and shape the next phase of the Rural Action Plan.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Rural Parliament adopts the Declaration of Inverurie setting out rural priorities for the future
Rural communities are ready to drive Europe’s future – but need partnership, trust, and the freedom to act, a strong message resonating from the sixth European Rural Parliament (21–23 October 2025). The debates led to the adoption of the 2025 Declaration of Inverurie calling for the recognition of rural communities to lead local development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
