Latest news
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.
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Implementation of maritime and fisheries funding support 2014-2023
The latest European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) implementation report examines how EU Member States have used available funding and the impact on key policy objectives. It highlights enhanced implementation of Community-led Local Development (CLLD) in fisheries and aquaculture areas, including for SME competitiveness in remote communities.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Puigcerdà Declaration calls for greater support to ensure a vibrant future for mountain economies
The Declaration, launched by Euromontana and the Government of Catalonia on 11 December 2024, outlines practical solutions and actionable recommendations to increase the prosperity, resilience and sustainability of mountain economies.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
1st EU Rural Innovation Forum: Building digital competencies for smart rural communities
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- 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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Social economy cluster transforms a Polish rural area through sustainable tourism
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Cooperative bank providing financial support to Greek rural areas
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
WE GREEN: empowering rural women through green social entrepreneurship
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform