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01 Apr 2026

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.

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Rural Revitalisation Platform

Stronger Rural Areas, Access to services

30 Mar 2026

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

Agriculture and food, Forestry (+12)

18 Mar 2026

Exploring solutions for generational renewal in rural Europe

Policymakers, representatives from rural youth organisations and experts in agriculture, innovation and community development gathered at a recent EU CAP Network seminar to address pressing challenges facing rural youth and young farmers.

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Rural Revitalisation Platform

Stronger Rural Areas, Connected rural areas (+9)

Latest publications

Magazines | 21 Nov 2025

Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3

The third edition of the Rural Vision Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU rural vision and Pact in 2025.

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Rural Revitalisation Platform

Stronger Rural Areas, Connected rural areas (+28)

Magazines | 11 Dec 2024

Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 2

The second edition of the Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU’s rural vision and Pact in 2024.

Rural Pact
Rural Revitalisation Platform

Stronger Rural Areas, Connected rural areas (+26)

Event Highlights | 24 Jul 2024

Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: 'Enhancing rural mobility through local action'

This highlights report outlines the outputs of the Good Practice Webinar on rural mobility of 20 June 2024, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office in collaboration with SMARTA-NET.