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Empowering communities to take action for the rural vision – Policy Briefing available in 24 languages
Read our latest Policy Briefing in all official EU languages and find out how the Rural Pact can contribute to transformative local action in rural areas. The publication 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
Read the latest edition of the Rural Vision Magazine in French and German
Hear a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU’s rural vision and Pact in 2024 in this second edition of the Magazine, now available in French and German, as well as English.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU agricultural and bioeconomy sectors will benefit from EUR 3 billion in loans
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a EUR 3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe. The EIB Group loans will be matched by other financial institutions, unlocking around EUR 8.4 billion of long-term investments for the bioeconomy sector.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Online info session: ‘Acting for the rural vision: making a commitment for vibrant rural areas visible’
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: ‘Rural Housing’
This highlights report outlines the main initiatives and summarises the main messages from the Good Practice Webinar on rural housing of 20 February 2025, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
Latest good practice
Structured governance and information-sharing mechanisms improve Bratislava-Austria regional cooperation
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Training project promotes rural youth entrepreneurship and digital skills in six European countries
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Community-led forestry project promotes social inclusion and mental well-being in rural Czechia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform