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Rural Europe in numbers – new podcast episode
Find out what statistical data reveal about rural living in the EU – listen to the brand new episode of Eurostat’s ‘Stats in a Wrap’ podcast!
Online space for exchange on rural culture and creativity – join our new Community Group
Are you working on initiatives related to culture and creativity in rural areas? We offer you an online space for pan-European exchange on the topic – sign up to join our new Community Group!
Advancing the Rural Pact: country-specific information
Find out how Czechia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, and Spain are advancing the implementation of the Rural Pact – explore initiatives and actions that realise the Pact at national and regional levels.
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Latest publications
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 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.
Policy Briefing ‘Empowering communities to take action for the rural vision’
This Policy Briefing outlines how the Rural Pact can contribute to transformative local action in rural areas. It identifies a set of actions for both local communities and higher-level authorities to pursue in order to enable tailored responses to rural challenges.
