News – PREPARE

PREPARE Contributes to Shaping the Future of the European Rural Parliament

Representatives of the four European Rural Parliament (ERP) partner organisations gathered in Brandenburg, Germany, on 10–11 October 2026 to discuss the future of ERP, strengthen cooperation and develop a joint roadmap for 2026–2028. PREPARE – Partnership for Rural Europe played an active role in the discussions and will contribute to several key priorities in the coming period. The strategic meeting brought together representatives of PREPARE, the European Rural Community Alliance (ERCA), Rura...
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From Evidence to Action: The Coral Reef of the Prut Replication Lab Moves Forward in Moldova

On 28 September 2026, the GRANULAR Replication Lab in Moldova, coordinated by LAG “Drumul Gospodarilor”, organised a focus group meeting dedicated to the future development of the Coral Reef of the Prut. The meeting brought together local stakeholders to discuss the results of extensive field research and, most importantly, how this evidence can now be translated into concrete action. The meeting represented another important step in the work of the Replication Lab. Rather than simply present...
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Help Shape the ChARTer Champion Project – Take Our Short Questionnaire

PREPARE is supporting the development of ChARTer Champion, a new project proposal under the EU Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme, coordinated by Meath Partnership. As part of the project preparation, a needs-analysis questionnaire is being conducted to better understand the experiences, challenges and needs of organisations and people working within local communities across Europe. We want to hear from you The questionnaire is open to a wide range of organisations, prof...
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PREPARE Contributes to the Future of Rural Civil Society at the ERP Follow-up Meeting in Brussels

On 23 June 2026, PREPARE actively participated in the ERP Follow-up Meeting – "Putting Rural Civil Society in Position", held at Scotland House in Brussels. The event brought together representatives of European institutions, policymakers, rural networks and civil society organisations to discuss how to strengthen the voice of rural communities in the evolving European policy landscape. The meeting was organised as a follow-up to the 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP) and aimed to transform th...
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PREPARE Joins Discussions on the Future of Rural Innovation at the RUSTIK & RURBANIVE Conference

PREPARE participated in the joint RUSTIK & RURBANIVE Conference, bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and rural stakeholders from across Europe to explore innovative approaches for creating more resilient, sustainable and attractive rural areas. Representing PREPARE were Goran Šoster, GRANULAR Project Coordinator, and Miodrag Matavulj, Secretary General of PREPARE, who actively contributed to discussions on the future of rural development and the role of rural civil so...
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ERP Follow-Up Event to Strengthen the Rural Voice in Europe

On 23 June 2026, rural stakeholders, policymakers, representatives of European institutions and civil society organisations will gather in Brussels for a key European Rural Parliament (ERP) follow-up event entitled "Putting Rural Civil Society in Position." The event, taking place at Scotland House, follows the successful 6th European Rural Parliament and seeks to transform the outcomes of the Declaration of Inverurie and its accompanying Call for Action into concrete policy dialogue and action...
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Online Innovation Café explored rural innovation in practice

PREPARE Partnership for Rural Europe organised an online Innovation Café: Rural Innovation in Practice on 20 May 2026, connected to the FUTURAL Horizon project. The event brought together rural innovation initiatives, research perspectives, community examples and governance approaches from different European contexts. The aim was to explore how innovation can be better supported in rural, remote and peri-urban territories, and how good practices can be adapted to local ecosystems. The event in...
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Online Innovation Café: Rural Innovation in Practice

PREPARE Partnership for Rural Europe invites you to join an online Innovation Café dedicated to rural innovation, community-led solutions and new approaches to developing villages, places and territories across Europe. The event will take place online on 20 May 2026, from 10:00 to 11:15 CET. The Innovation Café will bring together projects, networks and practical initiatives working with innovation in different rural contexts. The aim is to create an open space for exchange, learning and dis...
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From Dialogue to Action: The 4th Balkan Rural Parliament in Bar, Montenegro

The 4th Balkan Rural Parliament (BRP) took place from 21–24 April 2026 in Bar, Montenegro, bringing together over 80 participants from across the Western Balkans and Europe. Representatives of civil society, rural networks, public institutions, and international organisations gathered to strengthen rural voices and advance sustainable rural development in the region. Organised under the theme “From Dialogue to Action: Advancing Rural Democracy and Sustainability in the Western Balkans,” the Par...
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PREPARE Advocates for Rural Europe at High-Level Meetings in Brussels

On 17 March 2026, PREPARE – Partnership for Rural Europe was represented by its Secretary General, Miodrag Matavulj, during an advocacy mission in Brussels as part of the European Rural Parliament (ERP) delegation. The delegation, which also included Piotr Sadłocha and Ben van Essen, engaged in discussions with senior representatives of the European Commission. Meetings were held with Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, and with representatives of DG AGRI, includi...
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