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Rural stakeholders already have a role to play in shaping future rural policies in Poland. The Polish edition of the 'Rural Pact in my country' event explored how existing participation mechanisms can be strengthened to support more integrated rural development and the preparation of the future National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP).

A new interactive tool from the PREMIUM_EU project helps translate information on demographic change and migration, regional development and policy into inspiration for policymakers, planners and regional strategies.

The European Commission is seeking feedback to prepare the Housing Simplification Package, part of the European Affordable Housing Plan. Share your thoughts by 30 September 2026.

How can policymakers ensure that policies designed at national or regional level work effectively for rural communities? This question sits at the heart of rural proofing – an process that aims to ensure that the needs, opportunities and realities of rural areas are given due consideration throughout policymaking.

How can rural policies better reflect the diverse needs of rural territories? The first ever 'Rural Pact in my country' event, organised in Latvia on 9 June 2026, is part of a new initiative to strengthen dialogue with rural stakeholders at national level.