Latest news

Join the new Community group on energy transition in rural areas: connect and exchange with peers!
The group is now live on the Rural Pact platform, offering a collaborative space for local and regional authorities, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to empowering fair and sustainable energy planning in rural Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

New anti-racism strategy: European Commission call for evidence and public consultation open until 8 July
The European Commission’s call for evidence and public consultation invite all individuals and organisations to share their feedback on how the EU can combat racism in all its forms and promote a more integrated strategy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Renewable energy communities: call for proposals open until 20 February
A new call for proposals seeks to support the creation of three local/regional renewable energy communities involving agri-food and retail SMEs – apply by 20 February 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications

Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Fostering social entrepreneurship in rural areas through local action’
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 11 May 2023, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice

NGO incubator strengthens project management and financial capacities in rural Latvia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Self-service eco-stores restore retail access in rural areas of western France
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Harnessing the ‘silver economy’ to boost rural SME growth and quality of life for the elderly
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform