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Council of Europe meeting ponders roadmap for implementing recommendation on rural youth participation
A recent consultative meeting in Budapest assembled a range of stakeholders to discuss a roadmap for implementing a recommendation on rural youth participation from the Council of Europe’s (CoE) Committee of Ministers.
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Explore new Good Practices on rural revitalisation, access to health, nature restoration and more!
Discover 10 new inspiring initiatives in the Rural Pact Good Practice database – from a community hub in rural Wallonia to a grassroots campaign for rural primary care in Ireland.
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LEADER/CLLD after 2027: what is the European Commission proposing?
The European Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 EU policy framework aims to ensure that LEADER/CLLD continues. Through the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), Local Action Groups (LAGs) would continue to play an important role in designing and delivering place-based solutions across a broad range of rural development areas.
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Upcoming events
Workshop on engagement of rural stakeholders in National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP) development
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Is Europe urban or rural? A statistical look at where and how we live
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Latest publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 4
The fourth edition of the Rural Vision Magazine brings together rural stakeholder perspectives on a wealth of topics, including the future EU policy framework, integrated rural development and how the Rural Pact is taking shape across Europe.
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Good Practice Brochure 'Instruments for territorial development'
The third edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on territorial development. It highlights how integrated approaches like LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages can help improve quality of life in rural areas.
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Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Anchoring rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans’
This highlights report summarises discussions at a dedicated Rural Pact Policy Action Lab focused on building blocks relevant for rural communities and territories in the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) proposed for the 2028-2034 EU budget.
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Latest good practice
Toscana Diffusa: integrating policies for balanced territorial development in Tuscany, Italy
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Les Concerts de Poche: bringing music workshops and concerts to rural France
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Rural Pact Netherlands: a stakeholder network helps shape the future of Dutch rural areas
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