Latest news
Voices of rural Europe: watch two new Rural Pact video testimonials
We asked a range of stakeholders what the policy priorities for a stronger rural Europe are and why the Rural Pact matters. Hear what they had to say in our new video testimonials.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Mobilising citizens for the energy transition: call for municipalities to host Citizen Energy Panels
Local and regional authorities across Europe are invited to take part in a new initiative to strengthen citizen participation in the energy transition. Apply by 30 January 2026 to host a Citizen Energy Panel – a one-day event where residents come together to discuss energy and climate challenges and co-develop practical local solutions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New policy guidance and tools to support energy renovation in rural homes
Improving the energy performance of rural homes is crucial to ensuring fair and sustainable living conditions. A new policy brief and set of resources from the RENOVERTY project provide solutions to help rural households renovate their properties, tackling challenges such as ageing building stock, limited access to finance, and gaps in institutional support.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Launch event of the SafeHabitus policy brief on mental health
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The role of local authorities in enabling energy communities
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural-Urban connections: Pathways to sustainable development
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The jungle of bonds: Innovative finance for cities in transition
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
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.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab 'Rural proofing: looking at policies through the rural lens'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Policy Action Lab of 12 June 2025, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Rural innovation’
This highlights report outlines inspiring initiatives and practical ways to strengthen innovation ecosystems and empower local communities to drive local innovation action.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Regional innovation hub boosts sustainable food supply and resilience in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Circular-economy project addresses wood waste and sustainability awareness in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Irish community-based association addresses rural homelessness and energy efficiency
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform