Latest news
Engaging stakeholders in territorial initiatives: GRANULAR project toolkit
A new resource from the EU-funded project GRANULAR offers practical guidance on stakeholder engagement in territorial initiatives. It is designed to support territorial actors throughout the process.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Ireland formalises commitment to integrated rural development through the EU Rural Pact
Ireland has submitted a national political commitment to the EU Rural Pact, setting out actions to advance its ‘whole-of-government’ rural development policy, support rural priorities in the next EU budget and promote their integration into future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs).
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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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
R-Map project cross-regional dialogues: webinar series
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The future of rural places: identifying drivers, navigating uncertainty and exploring alternatives – OECD principles on rural policy series
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Restoring floodplain habitats and rural livelihoods along the Slovak-Hungarian Danube
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
e-Square: a multi-service community hub in rural Wallonia, Belgium
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform