Meeri Maastik, Author at Elard

14 September, 2026

State of the Union 2026: What’s next for Europe and rural Europe?

On 16 September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver the State of the Union 2026 address to the European Parliament.

The annual State of the Union (SOTEU) address is an important moment to hear about the European Continue reading →

Meeri Maastik

27 August, 2026

REROOTED project kicks off in Denmark

From 24–26 August, the REROOTED project partners came together for the project kick-off in Copenhagen and Lolland, Denmark. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the project’s objectives, activities and roles, and to meet Continue reading →

NEXRUR launches video interview series featuring community cases

Meeri Maastik

14 July, 2026

NEXRUR launches video interview series featuring community cases

The NEXRUR project has launched a new video interview series presenting community cases from across its network. The series highlights practical examples of how local communities, businesses and organisations are responding Continue reading →

First Half Of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships and Rural Impact

Meeri Maastik

7 July, 2026

First Half Of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships and Rural Impact

First Half of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships And Rural Impact

The first half of 2026 has been an active and productive period for the ELARD Knowledge Hub. Together with our partners, we continued to strengthen knowledge exchange and European Continue reading →

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

Meeri Maastik

26 June, 2026

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

On 24–25 June 2026, the Horizon Europe projects RUSTIK and GRANULAR held their joint Final Conference in Brussels, bringing together researchers, Continue reading →

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

Meeri Maastik

19 May, 2026

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

On 13 May 2026, project partners gathered in Carnoules, France, for the DigiMedFor Final Event, marking the conclusion of the project and highlighting its main achievements, developed tools, and future perspectives Continue reading →

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

Meeri Maastik

11 May, 2026

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

The LEADER Youth Community is looking for 2 young people (under 30) to join our Steering Committee.

You don’t need a specific background — what Continue reading →

LEADER Youth Community at the opening of European Youth Week 2026

Meeri Maastik

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 →