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How Czechia's multi-funded CLLD model supports social inclusion through simplified delivery and stronger local partnerships
Czechia's multi-funded Community-led Local Development (CLLD) model offers insights into embedding social inclusion in local development. Its European Social Fund+ (ESF+) dimension illustrates how direct implementation by Local Action Groups (LAGs), simplified procedures, prevention and continuous learning can develop local expertise and capacities to deliver community-based solutions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EESC calls for intergenerational fairness to be embedded across EU policies
A new European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opinion calls for intergenerational fairness to become a cross-cutting principle of EU policymaking, with particular attention to territorial inequalities and people living in rural, remote and deprived areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strengthening rural economies through integrated approaches – Policy Lab presentations and videos now available
Strengthening rural economies requires integrated approaches combining business development, innovation, skills and essential services, tailored to the needs of different territories. A Rural Pact Policy Lab in Kotka, Finland, explored how these priorities could inform the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Territorial equity and the fight against rural depopulation: an overview of Spain’s strategic policy framework
Spain has formally approved its Second National Strategy for Territorial Equity and the Demographic Challenge. Find out more about the country’s policy framework targeting rural depopulation and territorial imbalances in this article from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strong regions, strong Europe: highlights from the 2026 EU Regions Week
The 2026 edition of the European Regions Week discussed the future of EU cohesion policy and territorial development. Explore insights on the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), right to stay, competitiveness and resilience through the sessions we attended.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Croatian LAGs and FLAGs adopt Brač Declaration calling for stronger LEADER/CLLD after 2027
Croatian Local Action Groups (LAGs) and Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) have jointly called for stable funding, stronger institutional recognition and greater autonomy for LEADER/Community-led Local Development (CLLD) after 2027. Their Brač Declaration sets out shared priorities for future EU and national policies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Parliament stakeholder dialogue calls for stronger rural participation in EU policymaking
Rural communities need to be involved from the outset in shaping EU policies that affect their future, alongside integrated investment in job opportunities, business support, basic services and infrastructure. These messages emerged from the 15 October Rural Civil Dialogue at the European Parliament.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New EU Covenant of Mayors initiative promotes affordable living through integrated local action
A new EU Covenant of Mayors initiative highlights how integrated approaches to housing, energy and mobility can make everyday life more affordable and accessible. The initiative also addresses challenges affecting rural communities, particularly transport dependence, energy costs and access to essential services.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Advancing female-led innovation in farming and rural areas: FLIARA project guide
A guide from the EU-funded FLIARA project explores the key drivers, enablers and challenges for women-led innovation in rural and farm contexts, providing inspiring policy actions and real-life stories.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Discover the winners of the 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards
The 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards honoured six EU-funded projects on innovative research, green industry, energy networks, social inclusion, community participation and healthcare.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
