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Exploring solutions for generational renewal in rural Europe
Policymakers, representatives from rural youth organisations and experts in agriculture, innovation and community development gathered at a recent EU CAP Network seminar to address pressing challenges facing rural youth and young farmers.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Europe Direct centres strengthen communication and engagement in rural areas
Rural communities across Europe often face challenges in accessing information about EU policies and opportunities. Recognising this, Europe Direct centres are strengthening efforts to ensure that citizens in rural areas are informed, consulted and actively engaged in shaping EU initiatives.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The future of rural Europe: making migration work for regions in decline
Migration, quality of life and targeted policies can help rural regions respond to demographic decline. These were the key messages from the PREMIUM_EU project’s final conference.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Castilla-La Mancha forum contributes to CoR opinion on generational renewal in agriculture
A forum organised by the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain brought together stakeholders from across the country and the EU to exchange views on generational renewal in farming and rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
From vision to action: empowering young people to co-create solutions for rural Europe
More than 100 rural youth leaders, policymakers and stakeholders came together at the European Rural Youth Forward Conference 2026 in Piloña, Spain, to co-develop practical solutions for rural communities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Apply for funding for your sustainable touristic route
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in establishing sustainable touristic routes and developing associated tourism ecosystems. Apply by 20 May 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Share your thoughts on affordable housing in Europe
The European Commission has launched a consultation to help shape the EU’s new Affordable Housing Act. Respond to the call for evidence, fill in the questionnaire and participate in the upcoming workshops.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Help shape the EU strategy for islands
The European Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation to inform the upcoming EU strategy for islands. Share your thoughts by 1 April 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Empowering rural women innovators with the EU-funded GRASS CEILING project
The GRASS CEILING project, funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, has empowered rural women and helped boost the number of innovations led by women in agriculture, the rural economy and rural communities. With a new set of policy tools and recommendations, it supports more inclusive approaches to rural development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU-funded project develops framework to measure climate neutrality in rural areas
Rural areas are essential to advance EU climate neutrality goals, but most existing monitoring tools are designed for urban contexts. The EU-funded project GRANULAR has launched a framework to bridge this gap and empower rural communities in their climate action.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
