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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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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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
Share your thoughts on food systems in the EU
The European Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation to help develop the new strategic research and innovation agenda on food systems. Answer the survey by 13 March 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
