Latest news
Apply for funding for your sustainable touristic route
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in establishing sustainable touristic routes and developing associated tourism ecosystems. Apply by 20 May 2026.
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Help shape the EU strategy for islands
The European Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation to inform the upcoming EU strategy for islands. Share your thoughts by 1 April 2026.
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Share your thoughts on food systems in the EU
The European Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation to help develop the new strategic research and innovation agenda on food systems. Answer the survey by 13 March 2026.
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Upcoming events
Digital Bites – digital best practices for rural tourism
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International conference: the future of rural development policy after 2027
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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.
- 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.
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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