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Court of Auditors reports overview opportunities for the post-2027 EU budget and cohesion policy
Two new reports by the European Court of Auditors examine opportunities for the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the future of the EU cohesion policy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Looking at policies through the rural lens – browse through a range of materials from our Policy Lab
Rural proofing is not just a policy tool – it is a shift in mindset, requiring inclusive design, robust local data, open dialogue, and acknowledgement of the diversity of European rural areas. Explore videos and presentations from the dedicated Policy Lab of 12 June 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘School of Rurality’: engaging Italian youth in rural development, open call for participants
Young people from across Italy are invited to join this policy lab for rural development from 26 July to 1 August and gain hands-on experience in developing a policy proposal for rural infrastructure, culture, agri-food or services. Sign up: first-come-first-served!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Navigating rural transitions: Exploring liveable futures
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Local Development Forum 2025: Global inspirations, local transformations
- 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
Regional innovation hub boosts sustainable food supply and resilience in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Circular-economy project addresses wood waste and sustainability awareness in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Growth Agreements support multi-level governance and local innovation in Norway
- Rural Pact