The LEADER Youth Community has welcomed three new members to its Steering Committee: Maris Praats, Lana Chaduneli and Maciej Wachowski.

They bring experience from youth work, rural and community Continue reading →

On 16 and 17 September, I had the opportunity to participate in the Youth Policy Dialogue in Ireland, representing ELARD and the LEADER Youth Community. It was a great Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →