Discover six inspiring good practices on place-based innovation in rural areas from the first #RuralPact Good Practice Brochure: bit.ly/4bYI0jD
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Join the upcoming #RuralPact Policy Lab on anchoring rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans: bit.ly/4tjShxK
Express your interest to participate by 24 April!
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Finland officially joins the EU Rural Pact! 🇫🇮🇪🇺
Minister Sari Essayah signed the commitment, with Commissioner Christophe Hansen in attendance.✍️
Finland pledges to promote strong rural development and rural policy.
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📢 The March #RuralPact Newsletter is out! bit.ly/4sZfvd3
- Insights on the Rural Pact Support Office activities in 2026
- Results of the latest Rural Pact Community poll
- Upcoming events, and much more!
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Discover insights on generational renewal in farming and rural areas from a February event by the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha (ES): bit.ly/4uQzZpG
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A recent conference organised by RYEurope gathered rural youth leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to discuss and co-develop practical solutions for rural communities: bit.ly/3PSq2rs
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Explore insights on what makes rural proofing work in practice in the #RuralPact Policy Lab highlights report: bit.ly/4rHLRHG
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/4bFdWct
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Check out how tourism brings benefits to rural communities by driving economic diversification, social cohesion & community resilience across Europe: bit.ly/4sdjfXR
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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: bit.ly/46BBQEj
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How is the energy transition thriving in the rural world?
Join the dedicated #RuralPact Community Group to connect and exchange with peers: bit.ly/4dljrj3
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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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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