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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are kicking off the #RuralPact Policy Lab on ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’. Follow live at bit.ly/4hL99sM Watch from 9.50 to 11.10 for high-level interventions on the new EU policy framework post-2027. #RuralVisionEU

For the first time, a #RuralPact Community Group has been directly involved in shaping EU policy! Over 30 members joined the European Commission to share insights on the Social Economy Action Plan & EU Rural Action Plan. Discover the key messages from the discussion below 👇 #RuralVisionEU

How can EU Member States & regions strengthen rural areas & deliver on the shared goals of the #EURuralVision? Follow the Policy Lab live on 5 Nov! Find out how public authorities from across the EU are demonstrating leadership & accountability for rural development! #RuralPact

70% of the Netherland's territory is rural. Explore how the country supports its rural communities through forward-looking visions, policies, and initiatives. Plus, discover more insights and examples from nine other EU member states. More info below 👇 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Not joining our Policy Lab on the post-2027 EU budget and policies? Follow live on 5 Nov! Tune in to the discussions on the European Commission's proposals Discover implications for rural communities & making rural voices heard in the debate Link in comments 👇 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

📢 The October #RuralPact Newsletter is out! bit.ly/3WvGXQV • Policy Lab on post-2027 EU budget & policies - follow live on 5 Nov! • New European Commission strategy on generational renewal • Highlights from #EURegionsWeek & Oct events on social economy, climate, women, youth… #RuralVisionEU

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 👇 #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

Empower your community to shape its energy future! EU municipalities can host their own #CitizenEnergyPanel: an event tackling local energy & climate challenges. Get support through the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub programme: bit.ly/47mZV1c #CitizenEnergyHub #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Api Distribution brings 24/7 self-service mini-supermarkets to rural villages where no local shops are available. Eco-designed, French-made units offer 700 products at supermarket prices. The network includes 100 stores in 2025, expanding across France. More info below 👇 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

What does it take to make rural proofing work? - It’s a complex process that depends on strong infrastructural support systems. - Even without immediate policy changes, it can raise awareness. - Learning from both success & failure is key. More info 👇 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

🧰 New toolkit to enhance migrant participation in local decision-making - from big cities to small towns. It covers: • Communication with diverse migrant groups • Community mobilisation techniques • Public consultation for meaningful dialogue Learn more below 👇 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Rural innovation needs new measurement frameworks, tailored support, multi-actor partnerships & flexible and sustained funding instruments. Find out more in the highlights report from our good practice webinar – link in the comments! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Join us for the Michael Dower Award ceremony on October 22, celebrating the outstanding contributions towards building resilience of rural communities in Europe. Links in the comments! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Did you know that 40% of Poland’s population lives in rural areas? Discover the country’s strategic actions to advance the implementation of the #RuralPact. These include coordinated governance of EU funding, efforts to strengthen rural proofing, & more! 👉 Links in the comments! #RuralVisionEU

What if youth led the way in the sustainable transition? The ICLEI Network has developed a toolkit for local authorities to engage youth in nature-based solutions, featuring 12 adaptable tools. Link in the comments! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

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! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

What are some aspects that help sustainable rural tourism thrive? • Build trust & capacity among stakeholders • Improve data to track local impacts • Support locally driven, long-term strategies rooted in community identity More in our highlights report 👉 bit.ly/46Qjxf7 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Rural areas are not a problem to be solved, they are essential partners in building a greener, fairer, and more resilient Europe. Read our new article in DG REGIO’s Panorama Magazine, exploring how the #RuralPact is weaving local voices into EU policy: bit.ly/46Ip9Id #RuralVisionEU

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 #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact Images by European Union, 2025

📢 Save the Date! 🗓️ We are glad to present: "Please Look Up: What does our energy & climate future look like?" 🌍💡 Join us and 8 EU projects in October to explore ways to achieve an #Efficient, #Resilient, #Fair, & #Smart energy future in Europe! Register now: ieecp.org/events/save-...

Join the new Community group on energy transition in rural areas! bit.ly/4pHFiF3 Don’t miss the opportunity to bridge knowledge gaps, build a learning community & share tools & good practices! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

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) #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

Are you looking for an opportunity to tackle rural innovation challenges? The SMART ERA project is looking for up to 11 innovators to act as Technology/Solution Providers across the project’s six pilot regions: bit.ly/4nWMBY5 Apply by 4 November! bit.ly/3VCQ0iC #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

91% of Germany’s territory is covered by rural areas - what steps is the country taking to support the implementation of the #RuralPact? bit.ly/42clXC0 Discover other initiatives & actions from nine additional EU member states: bit.ly/4aDgd7e #RuralVisionEU

Watch the opening remarks from European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion & Reforms Raffaele Fitto, Commissioner for Agriculture & Food Christophe Hansen & rural resident Lina Noreikaitė on the strategic role of rural areas in Europe’s future: bit.ly/3VzbrRF #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

How key is political will for rural proofing? bit.ly/4pWc59M 🔹 Needs a ‘whole-of-government’ approach 🔹 Learn from countries already engaging in it 🔹 Mobilise rural voices to convince decision-makers 🔹 Use strong political will to embed rural proofing into admin processes #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

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. #RuralVisionEU

Join the Startup Village Forum on 29 Oct to explore how Europe’s rural areas are becoming vibrant hubs of entrepreneurship, creativity & opportunity! bit.ly/4nUBqPx Registrations open! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Rural Radicals revitalises rural areas by supporting the re-use of vacant buildings & fostering collaboration between urban creatives & rural communities. Active in 5 countries with 300+ professionals joining their events & workshops: bit.ly/4nTXcmz #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

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. #RuralPact

What are some local projects tackling rural housing issues? 🇮🇪 Carbery Housing: renovates rural social housing for affordable, efficient homes. 🇪🇸 Villagehouse: maps & markets vacant rural properties. See the highlights report on revitalising rural housing: bit.ly/3IglAQ9 #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

Register for the Policy Lab to discuss: • Implications of EU budget proposals • Future policy framework & synergies with #RuralVisionEU & #RuralPact • Innovative, impactful measures Register by 24 September 2025: shorturl.at/Ac8KA

Last week to register for #EURegionsWeek (13–15 Oct 2025, Brussels): bit.ly/46NFds6 Highlights on rural events (14 Oct): • Integrated territorial development: bit.ly/46r4EhO • Regional competitiveness & innovation: bit.ly/4nbOOyD More events: bit.ly/4gBQxe7 #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

In Central Bohemia region, the ‘Community Well-being’ project has provided job training to disadvantaged people & involved 1500 participants in forest activities (2023–24): bit.ly/3Iv7zxV A new forest education & therapy centre in Malá Hraštice will keep the impact going. #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Discover our new web country pages! bit.ly/4aDgd7e Find out how Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, and Sweden are advancing the implementation of the #RuralPact – explore initiatives and actions that realise the Pact at national and regional levels. #RuralVisionEU

🎉 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 #RuralVisionEU

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 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU