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EESC calls for intergenerational fairness to be embedded across EU policies
A new European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opinion calls for intergenerational fairness to become a cross-cutting principle of EU policymaking, with particular attention to territorial inequalities and people living in rural, remote and deprived areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strengthening rural economies through integrated approaches – Policy Lab presentations and videos now available
Strengthening rural economies requires integrated approaches combining business development, innovation, skills and essential services, tailored to the needs of different territories. A Rural Pact Policy Lab in Kotka, Finland, explored how these priorities could inform the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Strong regions, strong Europe: highlights from the 2026 EU Regions Week
The 2026 edition of the European Regions Week discussed the future of EU cohesion policy and territorial development. Explore insights on the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), right to stay, competitiveness and resilience through the sessions we attended.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Europe’s rural future: Responding to rural priorities through integrated national and regional strategies and LEADER
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Integrating third-country nationals into rural communities and labour markets
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Chatting on citizen energy webinar series: fourth meeting
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The future of rural places: identifying drivers, navigating uncertainty and exploring alternatives – OECD principles on rural policy series
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
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
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
Latest good practice
Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
'No Doctor No Village': campaigning for rural primary care in Ireland
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Setting up citizen-owned energy cooperatives in Luxembourg’s Miselerland region
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform