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19 December, 2025

Happy Holidays from ELARD Knowledge Hub!

As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to our community and partners for your continued commitment to rural development across Europe.

We wish you a peaceful 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

15 December, 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

11 December, 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 →

ELARD launches letter Campaign to MEPs & CoR Members to safeguard LEADER/CLLD in next EU budget

Marie Permingeat

17 November, 2025

ELARD launches letter Campaign to MEPs & CoR Members to safeguard LEADER/CLLD in next EU budget

Brussels, 17 November, 2025

We launch today a targeted letter campaign addressed to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), calling for concrete commitments to protect and strengthen the LEADER-CLLD approach Continue reading →

ELARD participates in the IDRON project kick-off meeting, showcasing rural water efficiency solutions

Marie Permingeat

13 November, 2025

ELARD participates in the IDRON project kick-off meeting, showcasing rural water efficiency solutions

Brussels, 13 November 2025

The IDRON project, Innovative Dual sustainable solutions for Rural water scarcity and use OptimizatioN, officially kicked off this week. As an associated partner, ELARD was present on 10–11 November at the University of Patras, Greece. Continue reading →

Successful Training days for LAG Managers within the COM4LGD Project in Tirol

Annie Linsemark

4 November, 2025

Successful Training days for LAG Managers within the COM4LGD Project in Tirol

Earlier this autumn, Local Action Group (LAG) managers from across Europe gathered in St. Johann in Tirol, Austria, for an intensive Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building Training Continue reading →

Annie Linsemark

3 November, 2025

RENOVERTY shares its final results

RENOVERTY shares its final results – Supporting energy transitions in rural areas

As the RENOVERTY project comes to an end, a new set of resources and materials is now available for those interested in sustainable energy solutions in rural Europe. Continue reading →

Marie Permingeat

28 October, 2025

2025 Declaration of Inverurie

Europe’s rural communities have spoken with one clear voice: we hold the keys to the solutions Europe needs.

On 23rd October 2025, at the closing of the 6th European Rural Parliament (ERP) in Inverurie, over 400 delegates representing thousands of Continue reading →

NEXRUR Project Launch: Sustainable Rural Innovation

Annie Linsemark

10 October, 2025

NEXRUR Project Launch: Sustainable Rural Innovation

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting Continue reading →