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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
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
‘My Rural Future’ petition – ensuring LEADER/CLLD as a pillar for EU development
The new petition of the European LEADER Association for Rural Development (ELARD) calls for concrete action to embed LEADER/CLLD at the core of EU policies, ensuring territorial cohesion, economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and effective rural crisis response.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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The 2025 REGIOSTARS contest is open – apply by 20 May
Has your project made a positive regional or local impact? Are its benefits still visible after completion, with the potential to expand across Europe? Apply to the REGIOSTARS contest – gain valorisation and a promotional campaign by the European Commission for your project!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
How post-27 LEADER/CLLD programming could contribute to better implementation of the EU's rural vision: CoR opinion
A recently adopted opinion of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) proposes the establishment of new implementation tools to strengthen support for LEADER/CLLD. These would be based on a lead fund and the use of lump-sum payments for small projects.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New EU bioeconomy strategy: European Commission public consultation open until 23 June
Bioeconomy stakeholders – ranging from primary biomass producers, farmers and foresters, to public authorities – are invited to provide feedback on circular and sustainable production and consumption of biological resources for food, materials, energy and services.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Declaration on the future of EU rural areas now available in all EU languages
Find the Rural Pact Coordination Group Declaration (RPCG) in all official EU languages – read also a short, one-page version in English. The document sets out a strategic proposal for the post-2027 EU funds and policies to address the challenges faced by rural areas.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New report sets out recommendations for improved Smart Villages programming and implementation support
Although the Smart Villages approach – as a policy concept and instrument – has become rooted in the CAP rural development pillar, further consolidation and clarifications are needed around its implementation through the CAP Strategic Plans (CSPs) 2023-2027.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
