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Explore the Eurostat regional yearbook 2026
The Eurostat regional yearbook 2026 provides statistical insights on a range of key topics and pressing challenges – from competitiveness to climate change – across regions of the EU, European Free Trade Association and candidate countries.
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Share your action for thriving rural areas: new Rural Pact explainer video
Are you working on an initiative that supports rural areas in Europe? Watch our new explainer video to submit your action for the rural vision and gain visibility on our online platform.
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Council of Europe meeting ponders roadmap for implementing recommendation on rural youth participation
A recent consultative meeting in Budapest assembled a range of stakeholders to discuss a roadmap for implementing a recommendation on rural youth participation from the Council of Europe’s (CoE) Committee of Ministers.
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Apply to become a European Climate Pact Ambassador by 31 October
The European Climate Pact has opened its 2026 call for Ambassadors, inviting people already championing climate action to help inspire and support further action in their communities and networks. Applications are open until 31 October 2026.
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Explore new Good Practices on rural revitalisation, access to health, nature restoration and more!
Discover 10 new inspiring initiatives in the Rural Pact Good Practice database – from a community hub in rural Wallonia to a grassroots campaign for rural primary care in Ireland.
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LEADER/CLLD after 2027: what is the European Commission proposing?
The European Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 EU policy framework aims to ensure that LEADER/CLLD continues. Through the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), Local Action Groups (LAGs) would continue to play an important role in designing and delivering place-based solutions across a broad range of rural development areas.
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Read the new edition of the Rural Vision Magazine!
Explore rural stakeholder perspectives on the future EU policy framework, integrated rural development and the Rural Pact in action across Europe in the fourth edition of the Rural Vision Magazine.
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EESC calls for a common EU rural proofing tool
A new European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opinion calls for rural proofing to become a more systematic part of policymaking at all governance levels, helping ensure that legislation, programmes and funding instruments reflect the needs of rural communities.
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