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

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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
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!

Link in the comments 👇

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
What does our energy and climate future look like?

The IEECP Conference highlighted that a successful European energy transition requires coordinated policies, community engagement & evidence-based innovation replication.

Discover more insights below 👇

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Sicily and Malta face ongoing challenges in managing fish waste.

The Bythos project offers biotech solutions that turn waste into valuable products, supporting regional goals for sustainability and a circular economy: : bit.ly/3XLvxsE

More good practices: bit.ly/4oMq2pC

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Europe’s demographic resilience depends on empowering rural communities.

Discover the key messages from the International Congress on Depopulation held in Aragón, Spain.

No rural area is too small to achieve meaningful impact – find out more in the comments 👇

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Empowered municipalities are key to achieving Europe’s climate ambitions.

Discover highlights from the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, confirming that the path to climate neutrality runs through local and regional governance.

More info below 👇

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Voices of rural Europe - hear insights from different stakeholders at the #RuralPact Conference on:

- Policy priorities for a stronger rural Europe
- Why the Rural Pact matters

Watch the video testimonials on our Youtube channel – more info below 👇

#RuralVisionEU
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
How can we address the rural-urban digital divide?

A new OECD report finds that rural regions continue to lag in broadband connectivity – to tackle this challenge, it calls for comprehensive policy frameworks, tailored approaches & concerted effort.

Learn more in the OECD report: bit.ly/4o2skk1
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
How can we address the rural-urban digital divide?

A new OECD report finds that rural regions continue to lag in broadband connectivity – to tackle this challenge, it calls for comprehensive policy frameworks, tailored approaches & concerted effort.

More info below!
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
93% of Sweden’s territory is covered by rural areas.

Visit our Sweden country page to explore the country’s actions to support the implementation of the #RuralPact - including the preparation of a coordinated strategy for cohesive rural and regional development & more!

#RuralVisionEU
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Discover the European Commission Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture - explore the roadmap to revitalise farming, strengthen rural areas & ensure a new thriving generation of farmers.

More info below👇

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The videos and presentations of the #RuralPact Policy Lab on the post-2027 EU budget are online!

Discover insightful discussions on the recent European Commission proposals for the 2028-2034 EU budget and policies - link in the comments 👇

#RuralVisionEU
November 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Registration is open for the EU Agri-Food Days on 15-17 December! bit.ly/4oUdIU2

Join EU agri-food stakeholders, farmers, civil society, academia & policymakers for exchanges on food security, digitalisation and sustainability in agriculture, resilience and more.

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Europe is at its best when it empowers local actors – discover insights from the #EURegionsWeek, focusing on entrepreneurship & competitiveness, rural proofing, digital skills, & gender equality: bit.ly/43dbzdP

#RuralVisionEU #RuralPact
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Jeugddorpsraad is a youth council in Stramproy - a village in the Netherlands.

The council organises cultural, social, & leisure activities. It also acts as a bridge between youth & local governance, ensuring their perspectives shape local decisions.

More info below!

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU
November 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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

#RuralVisionEU
November 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Rural development must remain central to the EU policy framework - we thank all the speakers and participants for joining today’s #RuralPact Policy Lab!

The presentations, video recordings and photos will be made available soon – link in the first comment 👇

#RuralVisionEU
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Making the #RuralPact a reality in Member States & regions to deliver on #RuralVisionEU goals – follow live 12.30-13.00: bit.ly/4hL99sM

Watch public authorities – Czechia, Opole region (PL), Castilla-La Mancha & Catalonia (ES) committing to integrated rural development
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Making post-2027 EU policies fit for purpose for rural people – follow the #RuralPact Policy Lab live from 11.40 to 12.30: bit.ly/4hL99sM

#RuralVisionEU
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM