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Enhancing connectivity in rural areas of the Nordic-Baltic region
Barriers in access to high-speed internet are most pronounced in sparsely populated and remote rural areas. A new policy brief from Nordregio looks at how the Nordic and Baltic countries can deliver secure, future-proof and regionally inclusive connectivity in line with key EU legislation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Improving essential services in Europe’s rural areas: insights from a European Parliament study
A recent study from the European Parliament analyses the role of cohesion policy in supporting essential services in remote, rural and depopulated areas. The publication presents several recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of EU support in these territories.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Finland formalises commitment to coordinated and place-based rural development through the EU Rural Pact
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland has formally submitted a political commitment through the EU Rural Pact, reaffirming its support for the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas and its comprehensive approach to rural policy.
- Rural Pact
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New strategy supports EU eastern rural regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to step up support for the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Key actions for rural areas include investments in agriculture, forestry, innovation, connectivity and communities, and increased activities within the Rural Pact.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact poll reveals uneven stakeholder familiarity with the NRPPs and readiness to engage in their design
The first ever Rural Pact Community Pulse poll provides insights into how rural stakeholders are engaging with discussions on the post-2027 EU policy framework and the development of National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs). The results point to growing awareness, but also highlight the need for clear information and support to enable meaningful participation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Commission launches gender equality strategy 2026-2030
The European Commission has presented its new gender equality strategy for 2026 to 2030 which tackles several challenges faced by women in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
RPSO activities in 2026: strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement
The Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) will roll out a new set of activities this year designed to strengthen collaboration among the nearly 4 000 members of the Rural Pact community.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
OECD review of Ireland’s rural policy spotlights challenges and potential for the country’s rural regions
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published its first review of rural policy in Ireland. The report highlights the country’s unique approach to rural development and offers recommendations to help improve rural intelligence, broaden support for rural enterprises and enable delivery of essential services in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
