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Hungary commits to integrated and coordinated rural development through the EU Rural Pact
The Hungarian Ministry of Regional and Rural Development has formally submitted a political commitment through the EU Rural Pact, pledging to strengthen stakeholder engagement, governance and funding coordination, develop a long-term rural development strategy, introduce rural proofing and support capacity building for rural communities.
- Rural Pact
New European Bauhaus Facility: open calls for proposals
The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Facility is providing funding for projects that help create more beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods across Europe. Apply by 1 December 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Apply for the European Natura 2000 Award
Applications are open until 30 September for the 8th European Natura 2000 Award, recognising outstanding initiatives protecting Natura 2000 sites while benefitting local communities. Showcase your work in one of five award categories and gain EU-wide recognition.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
EU AgRI 2040 conference: future-proofing EU agri-food through research and innovation
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strengthening a diversified rural economy in the post-2027 period
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Anchoring rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans’
This highlights report summarises discussions at a dedicated Rural Pact Policy Action Lab focused on building blocks relevant for rural communities and territories in the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) proposed for the 2028-2034 EU budget.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure ‘Rural housing’
The second edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure explores how integrated policies, strong local partnerships and place-based solutions can address rural housing challenges while contributing to social inclusion, energy efficiency and territorial cohesion.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) position paper on legislative developments around the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework
This position paper of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) reflects on recent legislative developments linked to the post-2027 EU policy framework and the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Holapueblo: connecting people with rural municipalities to revitalise depopulated areas in Spain
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Employment House: developing a rural social enterprise model for inclusion and local job creation in Lithuania
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
A multi-level, place-based approach to rural recovery and revitalisation in Portugal
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform