17 July, 2025

LEADER recognised, but not guaranteed: ELARD reacts to new EU budget proposal

Rural communities must not be left behind as EU shifts to a more flexible, nationalised funding structure

Brussels, 17 July 2025 – The European Commission has unveiled its proposal for the structure of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, Continue reading →

EU Strategy for generational renewal in agriculture

Marie Permingeat

11 July, 2025

EU Strategy for generational renewal in agriculture

Next week, the Commission will close its consultation on its Generational Reneval in Agriculture.

At ELARD, here’s the thoughts we’ve contributed with:

For this strategy to deliver sustainable results, the EC must adopt a broader, territorial approach: one that recognises Continue reading →

First Half of 2025: What We’ve Achieved Together

Annie Linsemark

2 July, 2025

First Half of 2025: What We’ve Achieved Together

The first half of 2025 has been both dynamic and inspiring for the ELARD Knowledge Hub. Working alongside our members and project partners, we’ve been actively advancing sustainable rural development across Europe. 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

In May, the LEADER Youth Community took part in a Youth Policy Dialogue in Brussels, where young delegates from across Europe gathered to discuss the Continue reading →

Annie Linsemark

10 June, 2025

Marie Represents EC4RURAL at EUSEW 2025

This week, ELARD Knowledge Hub is proud to be represented at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels by Marie, who is on-site at the Energy Fair showcasing our involvement in the EC4RURAL Continue reading →

Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building for LAG Managers

Annie Linsemark

24 April, 2025

Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building for LAG Managers

Date: 14–16 October 2025
Location: Hotel Post, St. Johann in Tirol, Austria
Fee: €290 per person (includes training, all meals, study visits & certificate ceremony)
Accommodation and travel not included – Hotel 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 →

Mid-term review of the Cohesion Policy – 01/04/2025

Marie Permingeat

7 April, 2025

Mid-term review of the Cohesion Policy – 01/04/2025

Document: A modernised Cohesion policy: The mid-term review

Published by: European Commission

Date: 01/04/2025

==> Read the full text here

On April 1st, 2025, The European Commission has published a communication on its mid-term review of the Cohesion Policy, to Continue reading →

Marie Permingeat

31 March, 2025

A stronger future for rural Europe

Today, rural development organisations, Local Action Groups (LAGs), and citizens across Europe have launched a petition calling on the European Commission to reinforce LEADER/CLLD as a key pillar of EU rural policy and funding in the next multiannual financial framework Continue reading →