Latest news
Impacts of rural demographic challenges on environment and generational renewal: new thematic reports
Two recent thematic reports by the Interreg Europe ‘Down to Earth’ project demonstrate how rural areas facing demographic decline can build resilience and foster generational renewal through integrated policies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New catalogue showcases 31 local solutions to talent and territorial challenges across EU regions
Explore a catalogue of 31 good practices tackling regional and thematic talent challenges across Europe! The publication, produced by the Talent Booster Mechanism working groups, highlights replicable initiatives implemented by local and regional authorities, and community organisations.
- 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!
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
European Rally 2025: Planting ideas, cultivating the future
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
International seminar for leaders of rural youth work
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar: ‘Rural youth participation in policymaking'
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 24 April 2024, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 1
This first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine provides you with stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the rural vision.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Strengthening local democracy and participation in rural Netherlands through a youth village council
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Starlight project: opening new careers for rural youth through learnings about astronomy-based tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Training project promotes rural youth entrepreneurship and digital skills in six European countries
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform