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New EU study highlights farm labour challenges, calling for stronger enforcement of the labour legislation and of the CAP social conditionality
A recent EU-commissioned study on the working conditions of farm employees reveals persistent challenges affecting rural workers. It highlights that despite EU labour and safety rules, farm workers continue to face significant risks, especially in remote rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

EU public consultation on Social Rights Action Plan – send feedback by 10 September
The European Commission is seeking feedback from individuals and organisations on the implementation and impact of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan 2030, and desired objectives and content of a new Action Plan.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

European rural youth observatory
A new online observatory will bring together rural youth stakeholders and serve as an open-access repository of research data, methodological tools and best-practices concerning rural NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications

Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Fostering social entrepreneurship in rural areas through local action’
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 11 May 2023, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice

NGO incubator strengthens project management and financial capacities in rural Latvia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Self-service eco-stores restore retail access in rural areas of western France
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Facilitating business transfers to ensure economic continuity in rural Salamanca, Spain
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform