Rural-urban linkages
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Rural-urban linkages

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18 Dec 2025

European Commission presents new EU Agenda for Cities to strengthen urban development

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The European Commission has presented a series of measures aimed at helping cities improve quality of life, public services and environmental conditions. The new Agenda responds to the growing pressures faced by urban areas, including climate change, pollution, housing shortages and social inequalities.

  • Rural Pact
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02 Jul 2025

Funding available for digital innovations for rural-urban transformation – apply by 31 July

The EU-funded PoliRuralPlus project is looking to support applied digital innovation projects that address key rural-urban challenges through scalable, tech-driven solutions.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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01 Jul 2025

New catalogue showcases 31 local solutions to talent and territorial challenges across EU regions

Explore a catalogue of 31 good practices tackling regional and thematic talent challenges across Europe! The publication, produced by the Talent Booster Mechanism working groups, highlights replicable initiatives implemented by local and regional authorities, and community organisations.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Latest good practice

© Clara Löfvenhamn.
Project | 01 Dec 2025

Connecting rural entrepreneurs in Skåne, Sweden, to the wider innovation ecosystem

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Source: Rudaminos kultūros centras - RKC (Culture center of Rudamina)
Project | 01 Dec 2025

Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
© Christoph Kleinsasser