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EU-funded project maps one-stop shops for energy communities
One-stop shops provide fundamental technical and financial support to energy communities – explore the catalogue of national and regional hubs compiled by the EU-funded European Energy Communities Facility.
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Horizon Europe funding opportunity for climate and soil projects
A new Horizon Europe call has €10 million in funding available for project proposals supporting the EU Mission on Soil Health and Food, and the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. Apply by 23 September 2026.
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Insights into energy poverty and needs in rural areas: new brief from the Rural Observatory and JRC
Rural areas in the EU face greater levels of energy poverty and higher spending on energy. On the plus side, rural households are leading in renovations for efficiency. To meet energy needs, rural areas would be best served by place-based energy solutions.
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Upcoming events
Innovating for competitive, resilient and sustainable agriculture and rural areas
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Youth organising for the future: dialogue and climate action
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The future of rural Europe: Making migration work for regions in decline
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Latest publications
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 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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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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Latest good practice
From European learning to local action: strengthening social services in rural Croatia
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‘Learning from the Extremes’: transforming rural schools into digital learning and innovation hubs
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Integrated regional housing strategy counters demographic change in rural Castilla y León, Spain
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform