Meeri Maastik, Author at Elard

27 April, 2026

LEADER Youth Community at the opening of European Youth Week 2026

European Youth Week 2026, organised by the European Commission, takes place from 24 April to 1 May, bringing together young people from across Europe to promote youth Continue reading →

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

Meeri Maastik

22 April, 2026

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

From 15–17 April, the NEXRUR “Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop” took place in Burgos, bringing together partners from across Europe and China. The workshop marked the kick-off of the Continue reading →

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

Meeri Maastik

18 April, 2026

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

ELARD invites Local Action Groups and other community-led local development actors to take part in a short survey as part of the Communities for Local Green Deals Continue reading →

From Policy to Practice: Youth Perspectives on the Future of Rural Europe

Meeri Maastik

7 April, 2026

From Policy to Practice: Youth Perspectives on the Future of Rural Europe

When we discuss the future of rural Europe, we are often confronted with daunting statistics. The reality that the average farm manager in the EU is 57, and Continue reading →

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Partnerships

Meeri Maastik

12 March, 2026

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Partnerships

A Year of Growth and Partnerships

The ELARD Knowledge Hub continued its work in 2025 as a growing European cooperation platform supporting rural development across Europe. Through its projects, the Hub contributes to rural policy development, promotes the LEADER and Continue reading →