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Read the new edition of the Rural Vision Magazine!
28 Sep 2026

Read the new edition of the Rural Vision Magazine!

Explore rural stakeholder perspectives on the future EU policy framework, integrated rural development and the Rural Pact in action across Europe in the fourth edition of the Rural Vision Magazine.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure 'Instruments for territorial development'
07 Sep 2026

New Good Practice Brochure spotlights inspiring examples of territorial development

A new edition of our Good Practice Brochure highlights six diverse initiatives that show how territorial development instruments and approaches can help improve quality of life in rural areas.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Image by Pavliha from Getty Images Signature on Canva
23 juin 2026

Creating the conditions to stay: insights on territorial attractiveness from rural communities

What makes people choose to stay in a place – or leave it? As the European Commission develops its new ‘right to stay’ strategy, experiences from rural stakeholders shared through the Rural Pact offer practical insights into the factors that help rural areas remain attractive, resilient and vibrant places to live, work and build a future.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Upcoming events

European Week of Regions and Cities 2026

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 4
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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.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure 'Instruments for territorial development'
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Good Practice Brochure 'Instruments for territorial development'

The third edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on territorial development. It highlights how integrated approaches like LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages can help improve quality of life in rural areas.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure 'Place-based innovation'
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Good Practice Brochure 'Place-based innovation'

This first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on place-based innovation and its role in addressing economic, social and environmental challenges in rural areas. It highlights how solutions rooted in local realities, supported by collaboration and tailored approaches, can strengthen rural development.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Latest good practice

Source: PoliRuralPlus project
© Clara Löfvenhamn.
Project | 01 déc 2025

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

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
© Institute of Educational Policy (Greece)