How can we empower rural areas for the future?
Find out in the #RuralPactConference highlights report - discover insights from the two-days event which brought together over 250 rural stakeholders to turn the #RuralVisionEU into concrete actions.
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📢 The November #RuralPact Newsletter is out!
- Highlights from the #RuralPact Policy Lab on the post-2027 EU policies and budget
- New edition of the Rural Vision Magazine
- New video testimonials & highlights report from the #RuralPactConference, and more!
More info below 👇 #RuralVisionEU
The third edition of the Rural Vision Magazine is out!
Hear a range of rural stakeholder voices on the EU post-2027 budget proposals for rural areas, rural proofing, voices from the #RuralPactConference, and much more!
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Today the #RuralPact Coordination Group discusses the European Commission’s post-2027 EU budget proposals & Rural Action Plan update: bit.ly/3LwRVDg
Also on the agenda: proposed actions emerging from #RuralPactConference; Policy Lab on post-2027 EU budget; European Rural Parliament
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Explore thematic presentations from the #RuralPactConference on a range of topics, including energy, digital, youth, bioeconomy, ‘right to stay’ & innovation.
Watch the videos for a wealth of inspiring initiatives - link in comments 👇
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Place-based strategies, rural proofing, participatory governance, and capacity building for local actors emerge as central recommendations to strengthen rural society, economy and way of living.
Watch the full video from the #RuralPactConference – link in comments!
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EU policies and post-2027 funding must effectively address rural needs - watch the #RuralPactConference panel debate on key priorities for rural futures: bit.ly/4nJCBSf
Discover more insights from the Conference: bit.ly/4gZPlRY
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Rural development must remain central to EU policy frameworks – hear #RuralPactConference high-level interventions: bit.ly/46GwIOj
Speakers include Sari Essayah (Finnish Agri Minister); Dorothée Allain-Dupré (OECD) & Radim Sršeň (CoR)
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The September #RuralPact newsletter is out! bit.ly/42i0QhG
✅ Highlights from the #RuralPactConference
✅ Rural proofing highlights report out
✅ New Community group on energy transition
Discover the latest initiatives, funding opportunities, publications & events.
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The #RuralPact is losing momentum.
5 years in, Europe’s rural communities are still waiting for real change.
Action over reflection, local empowerment, secure funding, and integrated rural policy:
arc2020.eu/rural-pact-stuck-in-the-loop-time-to-get-to-action #RuralVisionEU #RuralPactConference
The video recordings & presentations of the #RuralPactConference are available online! bit.ly/4pBlaVn
Last week, over 250 rural stakeholders from across Europe gathered in Kortrijk/Courtrai, Belgium for the two-day event dedicated to turning the #RuralVisionEU into concrete actions.
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“SMEs thrive because they are embedded in the communities they serve”, said SMEunited Policy Advisor Fabian Haybach at the #RuralPactConference.
✅ Simplified cohesion policy
✅ SME-focused funding
✅ #SMEs as co-architects of rural growth
➡️Read more: www.smeunited.eu/news/smeunit...
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🎉 It's a wrap! Thank you to all speakers & participants for making the #RuralPactConference a success.
📢 Presentations, recordings & photos will be made available soon at: bit.ly/4ghnJr8
Join the #RuralPact community to stay up-to-date! bit.ly/4gtZuWT
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📢"Civil society is not just a stakeholder – it is the backbone of rural resilience"
@eesc.bsky.social member Lidija Pavić-Rogošić at the #RuralPactConference, calling for stronger participation of local actors, better funding for local actors & systematic rural proofing of #EUPolicies
Yesterday, at the #RuralPactConference, we heard high-level interventions on integrating EU rural policies & key priorities for the future of rural areas.
We continue exchanging today - follow the recap live at 16:15: bit.ly/3IgtE39
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Living in a rural area involves long commutes, limited access to healthcare, internet, care services & more.
Lina Noreikaitė-Rimkienė shares her experiences at the #RuralPactConference - follow her speech live: bit.ly/47BVqBG
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The #RuralPactConference 2025 opened with introductory remarks from Raffaele Fitto and @christophehansen.bsky.social.
Follow live at bit.ly/46cTHQS
Next up: high-level interventions & panel on integrating EU rural policies & key priorities for the future of rural areas.
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We’re getting ready for the #RuralPactConference 2025!
On today’s agenda:
🔹 Insights from Raffaele Fitto & @christophehansen.bsky.social
🔹 Integrating EU policies at EU & Member State levels
🔹 High-level panel on priorities for rural futures
🎥 Follow live at bit.ly/4mhhQM3
Tomorrow the #RuralPactConference “from vision to action” kicks off in Kortrijk, Belgium, with around 250 participants exchanging ideas, networking, & building capacities for action.
🎥🔴Can’t join in person? Tune in tomorrow at 15:00 to watch the event live: bit.ly/4mhhQM3
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During the afternoon group discussions at the #RuralPactConference on 17 September, we will be discussing rural economies, demography, social inclusion, & bioeconomy.
Tune in on 17 Sept at 16:15 for a recap. Webstream link will be made available soon: bit.ly/4gmVjuO
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The #RuralPactConference will explore actions to strengthen rural communities, economies & ways of life.
We’ll be discussing digital & energy transitions, rural youth & empowering local communities.
Tune in on 17 Sept at 16:15 for a recap: bit.ly/4gmVjuO
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Tune in on 16 September to follow the #RuralPactConference online!
Hear from high-level speakers & panellists on:
- integrating EU policies at EU & Member State levels
- key priorities for the future of rural areas
The webstream link will be made available soon: bit.ly/4gmVjuO
The #RuralPactConference is fast approaching.
We are honoured to host high-level interventions from:
Raffaele Fitto, @ec.europa.eu Executive Vice-President for Cohesion & Reforms, & @christophehansen.bsky.social, EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Food.
Follow the event live: bit.ly/4gmVjuO
