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SURE – Sustainable and Resilient Communities initiative launched
The Smart Village Network has launched SURE – Sustainable and Resilient Communities , a new initiative bringing together communities across Europe to exchange…
Read the SVNS proposal on the post-2027 policy
Read the Smart Village Network Services Proposal for strengthening support for rural communities under the post-2027 EU Regulation. Among others the proposal…
A Critical Moment for Rural Policy: RPCG Pushes for Stronger Integration of Rural Needs
The sixth meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) on 6 November overviewed the European Commission’s proposals for the post-2027 EU budget,…
Ensuring Rural Community Support in the post-2027 EU Framework
This Policy Action Lab on Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies (5 November) organised by the Rural Pact Support Office,…
From Vision to Action: SVNS’ Contribution to the Rural Pact Conference
The Rural Pact Conference (14-15 Sept) in Belgium — “From Vision to Action: Empowering Rural Areas for the Future” — took place at a pivotal moment in the…
Rethinking Rural Power in EU Policymaking
The Rural Pact Coordination Group Declaration aims to enable rural stakeholders to better shape future EU rural development policy. Just like many other…
Upcoming Discussion on the Rural Pact Declaration
On the 28 May the Smart Village Network Services is organising an online session to discuss the key statements of the Rural Pact Coordination Group Declaration…
The Rural Pact Declaration is out
The Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) Declaration – adopted on 12 December 2024 – sets out a strategic proposal for the post-2027 EU funds and policies to…
Discussion on the Rural Pact Declaration
On the 28 May 2025, the Smart Village Network Services organised an online session to discuss the key statements of the Rural Pact Coordination Group…