Momentum is building up for the next meeting of the European Rural Parliament (18-21 October – Venhorst, the Netherlands) with organisers conducting extensive surveys and consultations with rural stakeholders to help identify how citizens can participate in shaping policy.

Consultations are focused on six priority thematic areas: youth; social inclusion; poverty; rural services and infrastructure; local and sub-regional economies; and integrated rural development and LEADER/CLLD. The outcomes of these consultations will be discussed with over 300 delegates at the event and further disseminated across Europe.