Latest news
Read the latest edition of the Rural Vision Magazine – now available in French and German!
Discover a range of rural stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU’s rural vision and Rural Pact in 2025 in the French and German editions of the third Rural Vision Magazine.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New JRC study analyses innovation across European regions
A new publication by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) examines differences in innovation between urban and rural areas. It reveals significant urban-rural disparities, with some rural areas standing out as innovation hubs.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strengthening the Rural Pact: the next phase of facilitation support for rural Europe
The Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) enters a new chapter as the European Commission launches the next phase of facilitation support from January 2026 to December 2027, building on three years of experience in advancing the implementation of the EU’s rural vision. What began as a new framework for dialogue and cooperation has matured into a stable and recognised community, bringing together public authorities, civil society, businesses, researchers and citizens committed to the future of rural Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Digital Bites – digital best practices for rural tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Conference on the evaluation of EU cohesion policy
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Demand responsive transport explained: from concept to daily operation
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions of the dedicated Policy Action Lab of 5 November 2025, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Rural Pact Conference: 'From vision to action: Empowering rural areas for the future'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the Rural Pact Conference of 16-17 September 2025, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Connecting rural entrepreneurs in Skåne, Sweden, to the wider innovation ecosystem
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘Learning from the Extremes’: transforming rural schools into digital learning and innovation hubs
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform