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Energy poverty – challenges and opportunities for rural areas, new JRC publication
A new report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) assesses challenges and opportunities related to energy for housing across the EU. It identifies local specificities which can help design place-based solutions that work for both residents and broader decarbonisation and energy resilience efforts.
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Court of Auditors reports overview opportunities for the post-2027 EU budget and cohesion policy
Two new reports by the European Court of Auditors examine opportunities for the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the future of the EU cohesion policy.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural tourism for resilient regions: webinar highlights report available online
Rural tourism is a strategic lever for innovation, economic diversification, and sustainable development, but enabling frameworks are needed to untap its potential – find out more in the highlights report of our dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 7 May 2025.
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Join the new Community group on rural tourism: connect and exchange with peers!
The group is now live on the Rural Pact platform – offering a space for tourism professionals, policymakers, local authorities, community organisations, and entrepreneurs to collaborate for sustainable rural tourism across Europe.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Looking at policies through the rural lens – browse through a range of materials from our Policy Lab
Rural proofing is not just a policy tool – it is a shift in mindset, requiring inclusive design, robust local data, open dialogue, and acknowledgement of the diversity of European rural areas. Explore videos and presentations from the dedicated Policy Lab of 12 June 2025.
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‘School of Rurality’: engaging Italian youth in rural development, open call for participants
Young people from across Italy are invited to join this policy lab for rural development from 26 July to 1 August and gain hands-on experience in developing a policy proposal for rural infrastructure, culture, agri-food or services. Sign up: first-come-first-served!
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Rural Youth Europe Awards 2025: apply by 7 July
Rural Youth Europe (RYE) is seeking to reward inspiring projects, people and clubs and showcase the very best of rural youth across Europe – submit your application by 7 July 2025.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Long-term vision for EU’s rural areas: Commission launches a call for tenders for managing the ‘Rural Pact Support Office’ assisting the European Commission in facilitating and strengthening the Rural Pact
The European Commission has launched a call for tenders for managing the ‘Rural Pact Support Office’ which assists the Commission in facilitating and strengthening the Rural Pact. The deadline for the submission of offers is 2 September 2025.
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