LEADERYouth Archives

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 →

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 →

Help Shape the LEADER Youth Community – Annual Member Survey

Annie Linsemark

18 December, 2025

Help Shape the LEADER Youth Community – Annual Member Survey

Help Shape the LEADER Youth Community - Annual Member Survey

As the year comes to a close, we invite all members of the LEADER Youth Community to take part in our annual survey and help shape our work for the Continue reading →

LEADER Youth Community Participated in Rural Youth Policy Workshop in Brussels

Annie Linsemark

3 November, 2025

LEADER Youth Community Participated in Rural Youth Policy Workshop in Brussels

On 22 October, the LEADER Youth Community was represented in Brussels by Ana, who took part in an international workshop on rural youth policy innovation hosted by the Continue reading →

LEADER Youth Community at the European Rural Parliament

Annie Linsemark

10 October, 2025

LEADER Youth Community at the European Rural Parliament

LEADER Youth Community at the European Rural Parliament: Our Reflections

The European Rural Parliament (ERP) once again proved to be a key moment for rural communities across Europe to come together, exchange experiences, and raise shared priorities. This year, the Continue reading →

Thank You for Joining the “Rural Youth in Decision-Making” Webinar!

Annie Linsemark

27 June, 2025

Thank You for Joining the “Rural Youth in Decision-Making” Webinar!

Thank You for Joining the ``Rural Youth in Decision-Making`` Webinar!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the “Rural Youth in Decision-Making” webinar held on Friday, June 13. The event was co-organized by the Spanish Network Continue reading →

LEADER Youth Community Supports Open Letter to the EU Council

Annie Linsemark

12 June, 2025

LEADER Youth Community Supports Open Letter to the EU Council

LEADER Youth Community Supports Open Letter to the EU Council on Rural Youth Engagement

Update (June 30, 2025): We have now received a response from the EU Council to the open letter. Read the full reply here

In May, the Continue reading →

Our Network at the Youth Policy Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Life

Annie Linsemark

9 May, 2025

Our Network at the Youth Policy Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Life

On May 7th, ahead of the Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food, a Youth Policy Dialogue was held in Brussels to spotlight the challenges and opportunities Continue reading →

On Stage at the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development

Annie Linsemark

9 May, 2025

On Stage at the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development

Our Youth, Our Rural Future – On Stage at the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development

On 9 May, Europe Day, our LEADER Youth Network took part in the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development in Poland — Continue reading →

New Brochure: Culture & Wellbeing in Rural Communities

Annie Linsemark

14 April, 2025

New Brochure: Culture & Wellbeing in Rural Communities

We are pleased to share our newly released brochure from the Culture & Wellbeing in Rural Communities webinar, hosted by the LEADER Youth Community.

The event brought together young people, experts, and Continue reading →