Discover how Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) implemented long-term legislation, investment and integrated policies to reverse demographic decline in depopulated areas: bit.ly/3OZagec
The EU-funded GRASS CEILING project has empowered rural women and helped boost the number of women-led innovations in agriculture, the rural economy and rural communities: bit.ly/4rYvszr
Join the #RuralPact Community Group on women: bit.ly/4leA0zg
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The European Committee of the Regions is calling for post-2027 rural development policy to be ambitious, place-based and long term.
Discover insights from a stakeholders consultation on future policies: bit.ly/4l2kwhz
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What’s your take on shaping future National and Regional Partnership Plans?
Answer the first-ever #RuralPact Community Pulse poll by 18 March & let us know: bit.ly/46BBQEj
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Join the upcoming #RuralPact Good Practice Webinar on LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments and Smart Villages on 22 April: bit.ly/4004R8R
Sign up to attend by 24 March!
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📢 The February #RuralPact Newsletter is out: bit.ly/4aX9963
- Upcoming #RuralPact Good Practice Webinar on LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments & Smart Villages
- Insights on how Castilla-La Mancha is turning the tide on rural depopulation, and more!
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Discover the key takeaways of the Future Forum for Rural Development: bit.ly/3MpKOO8
The latest edition focused on using land and buildings intelligently and making rural areas more attractive and sustainable for the future.
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Better access to services and modern infrastructure are essential for young farmers to remain in rural areas.
Discover how the EU strategy for generational renewal in agriculture aims to make farming a viable choice for young people: bit.ly/4caDNuS
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A new publication by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre examines differences in innovation across EU regions: bit.ly/4kGtAIN
The study reveals significant urban-rural disparities, with some rural areas standing out as innovation hubs.
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Read the latest edition of the Rural Vision Magazine – now available in French and German: bit.ly/3ZHaEQB
Discover insights on the upcoming Rural Action Plan update, implications of the EU’s post-2027 budget and policy proposals, and much more!
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Discover more insights from the Highlights Report: bit.ly/4ckVYxU
What support is foreseen for rural areas under the European Commission post-2027 EU budget and policies proposals?
Explore the key takeaways from a dedicated presentation at the latest #RuralPact Policy Lab: bit.ly/4qvPlMQ
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Discover insights from a new European Parliament report on the problems facing rural housing: bit.ly/3Mym6Lj
The study looks at housing needs in the EU, the impacts of housing scarcity & how the EU can help tackle this crisis.
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The new EU-funded project RURALITIC focuses on strengthening the understanding of Europe’s rural areas while promoting inclusive and innovative rural development policies: bit.ly/3ZhnEMw
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Discover insights on the next phase of facilitation support for the #RuralPact, building on three years of experience in advancing the implementation of the #RuralVisionEU: bit.ly/4bwMorA
📢 The January #RuralPact Newsletter is out: bit.ly/3Oa6PRc
- Insights on the next phase of facilitation support for the Rural Pact
- Latest national and regional political commitments under the Rural Pact
- Upcoming events, and much more!
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National and regional governments across Europe are formally acknowledging their political commitments to the #RuralVisionEU
Find out more about the latest national and regional commitments under the #RuralPact: bit.ly/4q6WHWR
Discover the European Commission’s first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan: bit.ly/3YQfvhS
The Plan tackles access to affordable, sustainable and good-quality housing & addresses several challenges relevant for rural areas.
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Energy communities can play a vital role in ensuring affordable, secure & community-driven energy across Europe.
Discover more insights from the REScoop.eu briefing: bit.ly/49FdzO2
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Discover the Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, outlining upcoming funding opportunities under the EU’s research and innovation framework: bit.ly/4bHQWeu
The programme includes several calls of direct relevance for rural territories.
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Are you involved in a citizen energy initiative across the EU?
The Technical Assistance Programme of the European Commission’s Citizen Energy Advisory Hub is running a call for proposals to empower 120 citizen energy initiatives: bit.ly/49bHRsX
Apply by 16 January!
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Discover an overview of discussions on the European Commission’s 2028-2034 budget proposals - read the highlights report of the latest #RuralPact Policy Lab: bit.ly/49jGDuw
More insights from the Policy Lab in our article for DG REGIO's PANORAMA Magazine: bit.ly/3N4WtSp
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How are public authorities helping turn the #RuralVisionEU into reality?
Watch our video testimonial to discover why national and regional representatives chose to formally commit through the #RuralPact: bit.ly/3YrWqlV
Discover the European Commission's EU Agenda for Cities: bit.ly/45E6oo9
The Agenda sets out a series of measures aimed at helping cities improve quality of life, public services and environmental conditions & responds to the growing pressures faced by urban areas.
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How can we build inclusive rural futures?
Discover the key messages from the policy workshop by the
ESIRA & SERIGO projects, highlighting the importance of integrated approaches building on local networks, social economy and community-driven innovation: bit.ly/49FbG5a
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How can we scale up rural innovation?
Discover the key messages from the European Startup Village Forum, which highlighted that rural innovation is fundamental to achieving Europe’s green, digital and social transitions. bit.ly/48M0thP
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A new EESC study explores digitalisation opportunities and challenges for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture: bit.ly/4pR4WGK
The study sets out recommendations to support digital transformation, rural livelihoods & community sustainability.
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A recent Committee of the Regions resolution calls for revisions to Commission’s post-2027 budget proposal: bit.ly/3KJb3hv
The text calls for a place-based cohesion policy that is accessible to all, and designed and managed with local and regional authorities.
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Rural communities are ready to drive Europe’s future – but need partnership, trust and the freedom to act.
Discover the Declaration of Inverurie, adopted at the sixth European Rural Parliament: bit.ly/4oHmm7I
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Discover 10 new Good Practices from across Europe on our database, showcasing rural youth opportunities, services, entrepreneurship, and policy innovation.
Explore how these practices can be adapted to strengthen rural development in other regions: bit.ly/3Y7S9DU
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