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Insights into energy poverty and needs in rural areas: new brief from the Rural Observatory and JRC
Rural areas in the EU face greater levels of energy poverty and higher spending on energy. On the plus side, rural households are leading in renovations for efficiency. To meet energy needs, rural areas would be best served by place-based energy solutions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Energy Poverty Advisory Hub call for technical assistance
The European Commission’s Energy Poverty Advisory Hub has launched a call to support local governments in designing and implementing local actions addressing energy poverty. Apply between 16 February and 31 March 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New JRC study analyses innovation across European regions
A new publication by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) examines differences in innovation between urban and rural areas. It reveals significant urban-rural disparities, with some rural areas standing out as innovation hubs.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Tourism as a force for positive change in rural Europe
Tourism can support livelihoods, strengthen local economies and enhance community pride in rural areas. But it must be integrated into broader rural development strategies to secure long-term benefits for rural communities. This was among the key messages from the event ‘Revitalising Rural Europe: Tourism as a Force for Positive Change’.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New report spotlights housing crisis impacts in rural areas
A new study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU highlights the problems facing rural housing. To make housing policy more inclusive and resilient, the report calls for coordinated action in three areas – stronger legislation and standards, increased finance and investment, and enhanced capacity, data and public support.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strengthening the Rural Pact: the next phase of facilitation support for rural Europe
The Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) enters a new chapter as the European Commission launches the next phase of facilitation support from January 2026 to December 2027, building on three years of experience in advancing the implementation of the EU’s rural vision. What began as a new framework for dialogue and cooperation has matured into a stable and recognised community, bringing together public authorities, civil society, businesses, researchers and citizens committed to the future of rural Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
National and regional governments embracing EU’s Rural Pact
National and regional governments across Europe are formally acknowledging their political commitments to the EU’s rural vision, showing their political leadership and determination to strengthen rural development in their territories. Through this, they are actively contributing to achieving the ambitions of the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas (LTVRA) by 2040.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Sustainable rural tourism and digitalisation: call for insights
The Interreg project CLUSTERATLAS4MED is looking to collect insights on existing policies, support programmes, and cluster initiatives that promote the digitalisation and sustainable development of rural tourism SMEs. Share your feedback through the project’s open call.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Just Transition Platform launches new support opportunities for transition regions
The European Commission’s Just Transition Platform (JTP) is running three calls for technical assistance, advisory support and peer-to-peer exchange. Apply by 20 February 2026 to support the implementation of Territorial Just Transition Plans contributing to Europe’s fair and inclusive transition towards a climate-neutral economy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Share your thoughts on the European Heritage Label’s revision
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on restructuring the European Heritage Label, an initiative that promotes heritage sites symbolic of Europe’s shared history and values. For rural areas, the revision could help boost local cultural tourism, stimulate innovation and development, and create job opportunities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
