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‘Rural proofing: looking at policies through the rural lens’: sign up for our Policy Lab by 5 May
Join national and regional policymakers and rural stakeholders online on 12 June to explore measures for efficient implementation of the rural proofing mechanism. The Rural Pact Policy Lab will enable peer exchange and reflection as well as develop proposals and recommendations for policymakers.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘Put on your rural lenses’ – new rural proofing campaign in Spain
Browse through a wealth of informational products and audio-visuals in the new rural proofing campaign of the Spanish Rural Development Network (REDR): short video testimonials, good practices from Spain and beyond, publications and more.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Empowering communities to take action for the rural vision – Policy Briefing available in 24 languages
Read our latest Policy Briefing in all official EU languages and find out how the Rural Pact can contribute to transformative local action in rural areas. The publication identifies a set of actions for both local communities and higher-level authorities to pursue in order to enable tailored responses to rural challenges.
- Rural Pact
Read the latest edition of the Rural Vision Magazine in French and German
Hear a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU’s rural vision and Pact in 2024 in this second edition of the Magazine, now available in French and German, as well as English.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Funding opportunities for circular, bio-based projects: open call for proposals
A total of EUR 172 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive, circular bio-based industries in Europe across 13 topics. Apply to the Circular bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) call for project proposals by 18 September 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Renewables for rural areas: policy brief
Rural areas will be key to the roll-out of renewable energy in the EU, however their specific energy transition challenges should be taken into account. A new policy brief explores the necessary elements to establish rural areas as leaders in the energy transition.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU agricultural and bioeconomy sectors will benefit from EUR 3 billion in loans
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a EUR 3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe. The EIB Group loans will be matched by other financial institutions, unlocking around EUR 8.4 billion of long-term investments for the bioeconomy sector.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Apply by 9 May to boost citizen-led renovation
Do you have expertise to assist the implementation of citizen-led, energy renovation projects? The European Commission is looking for service providers of tailor-made support, such as technical guidance, financial advice, project management, capacity building and network activation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Rural Renovation Roadmaps guide homeowners towards sustainable futures
A set of practical guides covering 17 rural areas across seven European countries intend to make energy-efficient renovation accessible for rural communities across the EU, while contributing to the EU’s climate goals.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Flanders (Belgium) launches a Rural Pact for more resilient, sustainable, and connected countryside
The development of a Flemish Rural Pact – an ambitious partnership among government, provinces, local authorities, civil society organisations and rural communities – was launched on 27 March 2025 by the Flemish Minister of Rural Policy, Hilde Crevits.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
