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The Netherlands formalises commitment to strengthen rural development through the EU Rural Pact
The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has officially signed a political commitment under the EU Rural Pact, reinforcing the Netherlands’ engagement in advancing the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas. The commitment was formally recognised on 11 December 2025 in parallel to the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRI-FISH) meeting in Brussels.
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Why policymakers commit through the Rural Pact – watch our new video
How are public authorities helping turn the EU’s rural vision into reality? In our new video testimonial, national and regional representatives share why they chose to formally commit through the Rural Pact – and how these commitments support stronger, more resilient rural territories.
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Highlights report from sixth Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) meeting now available
The report from the RPCG meeting of 6 November 2025 captures the key messages and priorities emerging as the EU is shaping its post-2027 policies and budget, with a strong focus on ensuring a visible and measurable rural dimension.
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Connecting rural entrepreneurs in Skåne, Sweden, to the wider innovation ecosystem
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘Honey Routes’ project: revitalising rural Cyprus through sustainable tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform