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New Rural Pact initiative supports integrated rural development through national dialogue in Latvia
How can rural policies better reflect the diverse needs of rural territories? The first ever 'Rural Pact in my country' event, organised in Latvia on 9 June 2026, is part of a new initiative to strengthen dialogue with rural stakeholders at national level.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The social economy and rural development: how EU policies make a difference
The social economy is a vital part of rural life, helping communities face challenges from demographic decline to lack of services and opportunities. This article looks at the progress so far with implementing the EU’s social economy action plan, Rural Pact members’ contribution to its mid-term review, and what’s in store for the next phase.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
How LEADER helps implement Catalonia’s Rural Agenda
LEADER plays a key role in translating Catalonia’s Rural Agenda from strategy into reality, with Local Action Groups (LAGs) helping to tackle challenges such as depopulation, housing shortages and youth employment across the region’s rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
How to improve communication with rural communities? Insights from the OECD
Communication plays an important role in shaping how policies, programmes and initiatives are understood by rural communities. Between March and April 2026, the OECD explored this topic through a three-part Rural Principles Series on rural communication.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Solutions for generational renewal in rural businesses: new webinar report
Supporting generational renewal in rural businesses requires more than helping young people start businesses or identifying successors. It depends on creating attractive rural ecosystems that combine tailored business support with access to housing, services, connectivity and quality of life. Read the highlights report from our dedicated webinar of 10 June.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Spanish LAGs endorse Jerez Declaration calling for a stronger future for LEADER
Representatives of rural territories, Local Action Groups (LAGs) and rural development networks from across Spain have endorsed the Jerez Declaration calling for a stronger role for rural areas and LEADER/Community-led Local Development (CLLD) in the EU's future policy framework.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Join the rural sessions of the 2026 European Week of Regions and Cities!
Registration is now open for this year’s European Week of Regions and Cities. From 12 to 14 October 2026, participants will gather in Brussels to exchange experiences and ideas on the role of cohesion policy in addressing regional and urban challenges. The agenda features a wealth of sessions focused on key issues for rural territories.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Fourth international conference on rural dynamics, resilience and innovation: call for abstracts by 30 July
The RUR_DYNAMIX 2026 conference in Portugal is launching a call for papers on six thematic areas. Submit your proposal by 30 July 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Slovenian Rural Parliament assembles stakeholders to consider the future of rural areas
The 6th Slovenian Rural Parliament, held on 11-12 June 2026 in Ilirska Bistrica, brought together almost 300 participants from across the country to debate the future of rural areas and shape concrete proposals for rural development policy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
LEADER as a driver of social resilience in rural communities
A recent workshop in Lithuania explored the role of Local Action Groups (LAGs) in building social resilience in rural communities. It highlighted the importance of investment in local governance, community engagement, capacity building and cross-sector cooperation to allow rural communities to anticipate and navigate crises.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
