Resilient rural areas

27 jan 2026

Strengthening the Rural Pact: the next phase of facilitation support for rural Europe

The Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) enters a new chapter as the European Commission launches the next phase of facilitation support from January 2026 to December 2027, building on three years of experience in advancing the implementation of the EU’s rural vision. What began as a new framework for dialogue and cooperation has matured into a stable and recognised community, bringing together public authorities, civil society, businesses, researchers and citizens committed to the future of rural Europe.

26 jan 2026

National and regional governments embracing EU’s Rural Pact

National and regional governments across Europe are formally acknowledging their political commitments to the EU’s rural vision, showing their political leadership and determination to strengthen rural development in their territories. Through this, they are actively contributing to achieving the ambitions of the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas (LTVRA) by 2040.

23 jan 2026

Just Transition Platform launches new support opportunities for transition regions

The European Commission’s Just Transition Platform (JTP) is running three calls for technical assistance, advisory support and peer-to-peer exchange. Apply by 20 February 2026 to support the implementation of Territorial Just Transition Plans contributing to Europe’s fair and inclusive transition towards a climate-neutral economy.