Connected rural areas

18 Nov 2025

Rural Pact Coordination Group calls for stronger rural dimension in Europe’s post-2027 policies and budget

At its sixth meeting on 6 November 2025, the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) discussed how to ensure a visible and measurable rural dimension in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and upcoming EU policy cycle (2028–2034). The meeting also reviewed progress on translating the RPCG Declaration into concrete policy input and contributed to the preparation of the update of the EU Rural Action Plan (RAP) in 2026.

17 Nov 2025

From vision to action: Rural Pact Conference highlights report now available

The report from this major Rural Pact stakeholder gathering held on 16-17 September 2025 in Pecq, Belgium, summarises the key outcomes of the event. The Conference brought together over 250 participants from 27 EU Member States and beyond to advance the EU rural vision and shape the next phase of the Rural Action Plan.

17 Nov 2025

European Rural Parliament adopts the Declaration of Inverurie setting out rural priorities for the future

Rural communities are ready to drive Europe’s future – but need partnership, trust, and the freedom to act, a strong message resonating from the sixth European Rural Parliament (21–23 October 2025). The debates led to the adoption of the 2025 Declaration of Inverurie calling for the recognition of rural communities to lead local development.