Latest news
Rural Pact Community Pulse reveals limited involvement in NRPP processes so far
The latest Rural Pact Community Pulse explored rural stakeholders’ involvement in preparation of the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs). It gathered views from more than 100 respondents across the EU, including Local Action Groups (LAGs), civil society organisations, public authorities, businesses, rural networks, researchers and citizens.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
Strong regions, strong Europe: highlights from the 2026 EU Regions Week
The 2026 edition of the European Regions Week discussed the future of EU cohesion policy and territorial development. Explore insights on the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), right to stay, competitiveness and resilience through the sessions we attended.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
SME & Clusters assembly 2026: connecting for a competitive Europe
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Europe’s rural future: Responding to rural priorities through integrated national and regional strategies and LEADER
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
R-Map project cross-regional dialogues: webinar series
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Integrating third-country nationals into rural communities and labour markets
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Highlights report | Good Practice Webinar on rural competitiveness
This highlights report presents the main policy measures, practical examples and key takeaways from the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on rural competitiveness held on 17 September 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Policy Briefing 'How to foster integrated approaches for rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans'
This Rural Pact Policy Briefing provides practical guidance on how to develop integrated approaches to rural development within the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) for 2028-2034.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 4
The fourth edition of the Rural Vision Magazine brings together rural stakeholder perspectives on a wealth of topics, including the future EU policy framework, integrated rural development and how the Rural Pact is taking shape across Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Restoring floodplain habitats and rural livelihoods along the Slovak-Hungarian Danube
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
e-Square: a multi-service community hub in rural Wallonia, Belgium
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform