2 October, 2026

Brač Declaration sets out a joint vision for the future of LEADER-CLLD

On 18 September 2026, representatives of Local Action Groups (LAGs) and Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) from across Croatia gathered in Supetar on the island of Brač to Continue reading →

Our Common Future project results highlight the role and added value of LEADER

Meeri Maastik

28 September, 2026

Our Common Future project results highlight the role and added value of LEADER

The transnational cooperation project Our Common Future explored the role and added value of LEADER in a changing Europe, building on more than 30 years of experience Continue reading →

European Village Renewal Award 2026 celebrates rural communities across Europe

Meeri Maastik

25 September, 2026

European Village Renewal Award 2026 celebrates rural communities across Europe

Under the motto “All different. All together.”, the European Association for Rural Development and Village Renewal (ARGE) celebrated the 19th European Village Renewal Award (EV!RA) in Kostelní Lhota, Czech Republic.

The awards were presented on 11 September 2026, bringing together Continue reading →

Youth Policy Dialogue – Reflections from the LEADER Youth Community

Meeri Maastik

25 September, 2026

Youth Policy Dialogue – Reflections from the LEADER Youth Community

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 →

ELARD contributes to the EU Soil Mission through the new SOILSTICE project

Meeri Maastik

17 September, 2026

ELARD contributes to the EU Soil Mission through the new SOILSTICE project

Healthy soils underpin food security, biodiversity, climate resilience and community wellbeing. Protecting and restoring soil is therefore essential to Europe’s long-term resilience.

On 15–17 September, ELARD participated in Continue reading →

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

Meeri Maastik

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 →

ELARD’s analysis of LEADER-CLLD proposals in the 2028–2034 Framework: what’s at stake for LAGs?

Marie Permingeat

24 August, 2026

ELARD’s analysis of LEADER-CLLD proposals in the 2028–2034 Framework: what’s at stake for LAGs?

The 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) negotiations are a pivotal moment for LEADER-CLLD and the future of LAGs across Europe. As the European Commission, Council, and Parliament shape the next programming period, ELARD has analysed the proposals on the 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 →