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The Rural Pact is an EU framework for cooperation among authorities&stakeholders on rural matters.

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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.

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
February 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
February 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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
February 3, 2026 at 8:31 AM
📢 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!

#RuralVisionEU
January 29, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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.

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
January 22, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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.

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
January 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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!

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
January 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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

#RuralVisionEU
January 8, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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
January 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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.

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
January 6, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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.

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
December 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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.

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
December 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
ELARD has launched a letter campaign urging Members of the European Parliament and Committee of the Regions to safeguard the LEADER/CLLD method within the next EU budget cycle.

Find out more about the campaign: bit.ly/49X0gKO
December 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The @ec.europa.eu is gathering feedback on key policy areas, giving rural stakeholders a chance to shape future EU initiatives.

Consultations on youth, climate action, regional policy, agriculture & rural development, & social inclusion are now open: bit.ly/445zhZN

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Four European public authorities have formalised commitments to advance the #RuralVisionEU through the #RuralPact.

Discover more about Czechia, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha & Opolskie Voivodeship’s commitments - more info below👇
December 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Europe’s rural areas must remain central in the upcoming EU policy and budget framework.

Discover insights from the latest #RuralPact Policy Lab which exchanged on how post-2027 EU budget and policies can best support vibrant, resilient & inclusive rural territories: bit.ly/48yXDO9

#RuralVisionEU
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Do you have an original proposal exploring creative place-based innovation in rural and non-urban areas?

Send your proposals to the IN SITU project by 8 December for the chance to be featured in the conference in May!

More info below👇

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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.

Link in the comments 👇

#RuralPact
November 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
📢 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
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM