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Energy poverty – challenges and opportunities for rural areas, new JRC publication
A new report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) assesses challenges and opportunities related to energy for housing across the EU. It identifies local specificities which can help design place-based solutions that work for both residents and broader decarbonisation and energy resilience efforts.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Court of Auditors reports overview opportunities for the post-2027 EU budget and cohesion policy
Two new reports by the European Court of Auditors examine opportunities for the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the future of the EU cohesion policy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Looking at policies through the rural lens – browse through a range of materials from our Policy Lab
Rural proofing is not just a policy tool – it is a shift in mindset, requiring inclusive design, robust local data, open dialogue, and acknowledgement of the diversity of European rural areas. Explore videos and presentations from the dedicated Policy Lab of 12 June 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
“Passport, please!” – Navigating EU renovation strategies to address energy poverty
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Navigating rural transitions: Exploring liveable futures
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Enhancing policy coordination for vibrant rural areas’
This highlights report outlines the main messages and outputs of the Policy Action Lab of 28 November 2024, hosted by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) Declaration on the future of rural areas and rural development policy in the European Union
The RPCG Declaration – adopted on 12 December 2024 – sets out a strategic proposal for the post-2027 EU funds and policies to address the challenges faced by rural areas. It calls for a strong shift in future policies to ensure the sustainability and resilience of EU’s rural areas in the long run.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Policy Briefing ‘Empowering communities to take action for the rural vision’
This Policy Briefing outlines how the Rural Pact can contribute to transformative local action in rural areas. It identifies a set of actions for both local communities and higher-level authorities to pursue in order to enable tailored responses to rural challenges.
- 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