PREPARE Partnership for Rural Europe AISBL
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | Raffaele Fitto Executive Vice-President | Rural areas and stakeholders; next MFF | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Raffaele Fitto Executive Vice-President | Rural areas and stakeholders; next MFF | SRC |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Maria Gafo Gomez-Zamalloa Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the reform of the Common Agriculture Policy in the future Multiannual Financial Framework – support to community-based innovation ecosystems in rural areas | — |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Maria Gafo Gomez-Zamalloa Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the reform of the Common Agriculture Policy in the future Multiannual Financial Framework – support to community-based innovation ecosystems in rural areas | SRC |
| 18 Jan 2023 | Toma Šutić Cabinet member | Meeting on 5th European Rural Parliament | — |
| 18 Jan 2023 | Toma Šutić Cabinet member | Meeting on 5th European Rural Parliament | SRC |
Mission & Goals
PREPARE – Partnership for Rural Europe is a pan-European network that strengthens civil society and promotes sustainable, inclusive rural development. It unites national rural platforms and local development organisations across Europe, with a focus on empowering rural communities through networking, capacity building, and advocacy. PREPARE facilitates dialogue between grassroots actors and public authorities, supports community-led initiatives, and promotes participatory democracy in rural policymaking. Its mission is to ensure that rural people have a voice in shaping the future of their territories, especially in the context of EU rural policy and programmes.
EU Legislative Interests
Common Agricultural Policy European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development European Regional Fund European Social Fund European Maritime and Fisheries Fund European Neighbourhood Policy MFF Budget Cohesion policies
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Co-initiating body of the European Rural Parliament www.europeanruralparliament.com
Organisation Members
https://prepare-network.eu/index.php/members/
Additional Information
PREPARE Partnership for Rural Europe was successful in three Horizon Europe projects for the value of 415 468,75 €. Advances have been paid according to project contracts with the leading partner in 2023. Below more complete data of the projects. FUTURAL 149 000,00 € HORIZON-CL6-2022-COMMUNITIES-02-two-stage B.2 – Farm to fork, Communities Development and Climate Action Granular 162 093,75 € HORIZON-CL6-2021-COMMUNITIES-01 B.2 – Farm to fork, Communities Development and Climate Action Rurbanive 104 375.00 € HORIZON-CL6-2023-COMMUNITIES-01 B.2 – Farm to fork, Communities Development and Climate Action