Long-term Vision for Rural Areas
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Long-term Vision for Rural Areas

A European Commission initiative to develop a common European vision for 2040 with actions towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas and communities.

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Electric bicycle for women, canals, Flanders, Belgium
12 Mar 2026

Building stronger, more connected Flemish rural areas

The Flemish Rural Pact 2040 aims to enable a transformative effort to make Flemish rural areas more resilient, sustainable and connected – also through LEADER.

  • CAP Implementation
Irish National Network capacity building for LEADER (c) Irish National Network
12 Nov 2025

How do National Networks support LEADER?

Networking, capacity-building workshops and even speed dating: National Networks are not short of ideas when it comes to supporting LEADER!

  • CAP Implementation
Kids stand by fence watching cows
18 Jun 2025

The present and future of the rural world

The latest edition of the European Public Mosaic journal focuses on the current and future challenges of rural development.

  • CAP Implementation

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Workshop

Rethinking Livestock: Ecology, Economics and Real-world Systems

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Latest publications

Young women identified as farm successors by CAP project in Sweden
Policy Insights |

Empowering rural women through networking

When rural women connect, confidence grows, opportunities multiply, and communities become more resilient. Across Europe, networking is a powerful tool for turning CAP ambitions into real-world impact.

  • CAP Implementation
4th meeting of the Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development
Event Reports |

4th meeting of the Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development

The meeting provided policy updates on LEADER, Smart Villages (SV), the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the CAP and the current policy, as well as updates on LEADER implementation and networking from the members.

  • CAP Implementation
Image from the LEADER project My view enhancing media literacy of young people
Policy Insights |

Media literacy in rural areas: building confidence and clarity in a digital age

Media literacy is key in making sure rural communities stay informed, connected and confident in an increasingly complex information landscape.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest good practice

Cretan cheese packaged
 O'Bambiyo! Game poster
 People running in Wool Sock Run Finnish Championship wearing shocks
Project | 01 Apr 2026

Orivesi – The capital of wool socks in Finland

  • CAP Implementation