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New publication on vulnerable rural youth social development and inclusion
A new book by the Rural NEET Youth Network examines challenges of young people categorised as Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET), discusses existing support systems and informs policy frameworks related to education, employment, and social welfare in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

A new roadmap for Social Economy in the EU
The new Liège Roadmap, signed by representatives of 24 EU member state governments on 12 February 2024, confirms the importance of the Social Economy on political agendas. It proposes a set of commitments to boost the participation of social economy actors in private-public partnerships, ease their access to finance and increase social economy visibility.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Analysing Eurosceptic voting patterns in rural areas
A new study commissioned by the European Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Natural Resources analyses Eurosceptic voting patterns and identifies possible explanations for voter discontent in rural areas.
- Rural Pact

The 2024 REGIOSTARS competition is open!
Have an inspiring project to share? Apply to the 2024 REGIOSTARS competition by 31 May – take the opportunity to showcase your practice and get recognition at the European level.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Improving rural mobility and tourism planning
A meeting of the European Rural Mobility Network in January 2024 set out recommendations for integrating the rural mobility dimension into existing planning frameworks and structures.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

New call for local actions responding to climate change
Are you actively involved in addressing climate challenges within your community? Get expert, on-the-ground support for your project – apply to the call of the Communities for Climate initiative by 3 April 2024.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

New report on the future of Cohesion Policy
A group of independent high-level experts calls for a stronger Cohesion Policy post 2027, setting out strategic conclusions and recommendations in a report published in February 2024.
- Rural Pact

Online space for regional development policy exchange and knowledge
Discover an online platform for regional development policy advice, knowledge sharing and networking, brought to you by Interreg Europe.
- Rural Pact

Bringing the Rural Pact closer to citizens
Join our upcoming Policy Lab on 22 May 2024 and help to identify key ingredients for a successful implementation of the Rural Pact at the local level! Exchange on and analyse inspiring local initiatives and approaches.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Rural Vision Magazine now available in French and German
Read the first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine in French and German, and share it with your network.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
