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Strengthening rural economies through integrated approaches – Policy Lab presentations and videos now available
Strengthening rural economies requires integrated approaches combining business development, innovation, skills and essential services, tailored to the needs of different territories. A Rural Pact Policy Lab in Kotka, Finland, explored how these priorities could inform the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New EU Covenant of Mayors initiative promotes affordable living through integrated local action
A new EU Covenant of Mayors initiative highlights how integrated approaches to housing, energy and mobility can make everyday life more affordable and accessible. The initiative also addresses challenges affecting rural communities, particularly transport dependence, energy costs and access to essential services.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New European Bauhaus Facility: open calls for proposals
The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Facility is providing funding for projects that help create more beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods across Europe. Apply by 1 December 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Chatting on citizen energy webinar series: fourth meeting
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Resilient rural communities: strengthening preparedness through climate adaptation and energy resilience
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Good Practice Brochure ‘Rural housing’
The second edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure explores how integrated policies, strong local partnerships and place-based solutions can address rural housing challenges while contributing to social inclusion, energy efficiency and territorial cohesion.
- 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
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
Latest good practice
Setting up citizen-owned energy cooperatives in Luxembourg’s Miselerland region
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Communities getting ready for crises building local resilience through LEADER networks in rural Sweden
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Integrated regional housing strategy counters demographic change in rural Castilla y León, Spain
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform