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Discover the new Women in Farming Platform
The European Commission has launched the Women in Farming Platform, a new initiative to strengthen women’s engagement and equal opportunities in agriculture and rural communities. Apply to become a member by 30 April 2026.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Employment opportunities and changes in rural youth labour markets: new EURYO policy brief
A new policy brief by the European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO) analyses employment opportunities and labour dynamics affecting rural youth. It spotlights the importance of integrated rural development strategies, youth engagement in policymaking processes and coordinated action.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
Upcoming events
Rural youth alternative futures: new narratives and possibilities
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
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
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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
‘Honey Routes’ project: revitalising rural Cyprus through sustainable tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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