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Prosperous rural areas

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11 Mar 2026

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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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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09 Mar 2026

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.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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02 Mar 2026

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.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Upcoming events

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Digital Bites – digital best practices for rural tourism

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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Rural communication – a three-part dialogue

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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Webinar

Rural proofing – a three-part dialogue

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Conference

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’
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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
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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
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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

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Project | 01 déc 2025

Connecting rural entrepreneurs in Skåne, Sweden, to the wider innovation ecosystem

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Source: Rudaminos kultūros centras - RKC (Culture center of Rudamina)
Project | 01 déc 2025

Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Larnaka Honey Villages
Project | 01 déc 2025

‘Honey Routes’ project: revitalising rural Cyprus through sustainable tourism

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform