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Hungarian LEADER groups call for stronger rural participation in post-2027 policies
Representatives of 40 Hungarian Local Action Groups (LAGs) adopted a joint Declaration calling for stronger local decision-making, predictable LEADER funding and meaningful rural participation in future EU policies at a national LEADER event held on 23 September 2026 in Kakucs, Hungary.
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Eurobarometer survey shows huge public support for EU agriculture and rural areas
The latest Eurobarometer survey reveals that 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future. Similarly, 93% feel that securing a stable food supply for the EU is vital.
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Explore the Eurostat regional yearbook 2026
The Eurostat regional yearbook 2026 provides statistical insights on a range of key topics and pressing challenges – from competitiveness to climate change – across regions of the EU, European Free Trade Association and candidate countries.
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Upcoming events
Abruzzo and Europe’s inner areas: new strategies for territorial attractiveness and resilience
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Unlocking finance for community-led social innovation in rural areas
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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Latest good practice
Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
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'No Doctor No Village': campaigning for rural primary care in Ireland
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Setting up citizen-owned energy cooperatives in Luxembourg’s Miselerland region
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