Prosperous rural areas

10 fév 2026

Horizon Europe funding opportunity for climate and soil projects

A new Horizon Europe call has €10 million in funding available for project proposals supporting the EU Mission on Soil Health and Food, and the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. Apply by 23 September 2026.

27 jan 2026

Strengthening the Rural Pact: the next phase of facilitation support for rural Europe

The Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) enters a new chapter as the European Commission launches the next phase of facilitation support from January 2026 to December 2027, building on three years of experience in advancing the implementation of the EU’s rural vision. What began as a new framework for dialogue and cooperation has matured into a stable and recognised community, bringing together public authorities, civil society, businesses, researchers and citizens committed to the future of rural Europe.

26 jan 2026

National and regional governments embracing EU’s Rural Pact

National and regional governments across Europe are formally acknowledging their political commitments to the EU’s rural vision, showing their political leadership and determination to strengthen rural development in their territories. Through this, they are actively contributing to achieving the ambitions of the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas (LTVRA) by 2040.