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PREPARE Participates in the Organic Innovation Days 2025 in Brussels

From 4–6 November 2025, PREPARE took part in the Organic Innovation Days 2025, held in Brussels and organised by TP Organics and CORE Organic. The event brought together leading stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and civil society representatives to exchange knowledge and discuss future directions for innovation in the organic and sustainable food sectors. The Organic Innovation Days included several key sub-events: the TP Organics Stakeholder Forum, the OrganicTargets4EU Final Conference...
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PREPARE at the European Rural Pact Policy Lab in Brussels

On 5 November 2025, Aris Adler represented the PREPARE Network at the Policy Lab “Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies”, organised by the European Rural Pact in Brussels. The event gathered key policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on the future of EU rural policy and discuss how rural areas can be better integrated into the next programming period after 2027. The discussions focused on the evolution of rural development policy and ...
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PREPARE and the Declaration of Inverurie – A New Chapter for Europe’s Rural Communities

A Gathering of Change-Makers From 20 to 23 October 2025, the 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP) convened in Inverurie and the North East of Scotland under the theme “Strength from Opportunity – Rural Community Solutions to Global Challenges.” With over 400 delegates from 43 countries, the event brought together rural and island community leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, youth representatives and policymakers to co-create a future agenda for rural Europe. Organised by a coalition of networ...
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PREPARE at the 6th European Rural Parliament: Rural Communities Leading Europe’s Future

Inverurie, Scotland – 20–23 October 2025 The 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP 2025) gathered over 400 delegates from 43 countries in Inverurie and the North East of Scotland to celebrate, connect and co-create the future of rural Europe. The event, held under the theme “Strength from Opportunity: Rural Community Solutions to Global Challenges,” once again proved that the people of rural areas are not just beneficiaries of policy – they are drivers of change. Organised in partnership by ELARD...
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Slovakia Hosts the Third Edition of the European Rural Youth Summit (ERYS)

Between 26–30 August 2025, the village of Valča, Slovakia will host the third edition of the European Rural Youth Summit (ERYS), a flagship event dedicated to empowering young people from rural areas and youth workers across Europe. This year’s edition is expected to bring together 100 participants from 14 European countries, offering them a unique space to collaborate, exchange ideas, and co-create solutions for the future of rural youth. A Pan-European Effort After two successful ed...
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New Community Group on Energy Transition in Rural Areas Now Live on the Rural Pact Platform

The Rural Pact platform has just launched a new Community Group on Energy Transition in Rural Areas – a collaborative space designed for local and regional authorities, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholdersworking to ensure fair and sustainable energy planning across rural Europe. This initiative directly supports the EU’s Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas, bringing together actors who want to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and co-develop solutions for the energy challenges rural...
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Enhancing Policy Coordination for Vibrant Rural Areas

On 28 November 2024, the Rural Pact Support Office brought together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders in Brussels for a Policy Action Lab dedicated to “Enhancing policy coordination for vibrant rural areas.” The event focused on how to improve governance, streamline access to information, and strengthen the role of EU policy tools in shaping the future of rural communities. The Highlights Report, published on 4 February 2025, captures the main takeaways, discussions, and recommendations t...
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RURAL YOUTH VOICES FOR EUROPE – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOUTH

Every year, the United Nations International Day of Youth celebrates the role of young people in driving change and shaping the future. This year, the theme of Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future speaks directly to the experiences of rural youth, who are innovating, leading, and building resilient communities in every corner of Europe. The European Rural Youth Parliament (ERYP) is a platform where these voices can come together. In October 2025, rural youth delegates from across Europe...
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Rural Europe Must Not Be Left Behind: PREPARE Calls for Inclusive EU Funding in the Next MFF

4 August 2025 – As the European Commission shapes the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, the PREPARE Partnership urgently calls for rural communities to be meaningfully included in both policy and funding decisions. Since its inception, PREPARE (Partnership for Rural Europe) has worked to amplify the voices of rural citizens and strengthen networks that bridge local communities with EU institutions. But the new MFF proposal risks sidelining rural development, in contradic...
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European Commission Proposes €2 Trillion Budget with Strong Focus on Territorial Development

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission presented its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2028–2034. The proposal outlines a budget of nearly €2 trillion, equivalent to 1.26% of the EU’s Gross National Income (GNI). A key innovation in this budget is the introduction of National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), giving Member States a more prominent role in shaping and implementing EU investment priorities. A Unified Approach to EU Funds The NRPP...
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