7 July, 2026

First Falf 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 →

Marie Permingeat

6 July, 2026

Happy World Rural Development day!

Empowering rural Europe: our commitment on World Rural Development day

Today, on World Rural Development Day, we reaffirm our dedication to rural communities and the transformative power of LEADER-CLLD. Rural areas are the backbone of Europe, and their development must Continue reading →

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

Meeri Maastik

26 June, 2026

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

On 24–25 June 2026, the Horizon Europe projects RUSTIK and GRANULAR held their joint Final Conference in Brussels, bringing together researchers, Continue reading →

Next MFF: where are we at now? [June 2026]

Marie Permingeat

22 June, 2026

Next MFF: where are we at now? [June 2026]

A Critical Moment: From EU-Level Advocacy to National Action

As you know, our collective efforts at the EU level have focused on ensuring that rural development, and specifically LEADER-CLLD, remain central in the next European cycle (2028–2034). With the Continue reading →

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

Meeri Maastik

19 May, 2026

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

On 13 May 2026, project partners gathered in Carnoules, France, for the DigiMedFor Final Event, marking the conclusion of the project and highlighting its main achievements, developed tools, and future perspectives Continue reading →

NRPP consultations: why EU member states must involve LAGs now

Marie Permingeat

18 May, 2026

NRPP consultations: why EU member states must involve LAGs now

A legal and democratic imperative

The European Union’s next programming period (2028-2034) is on the horizon, and with it comes the National Rural and Partnership Plans (NRPPs). These plans are not just bureaucratic exercises: they are the blueprint for rural Continue reading →

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

Meeri Maastik

11 May, 2026

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

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 →

LEADER Youth Community at the opening of European Youth Week 2026

Meeri Maastik

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 →

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

Meeri Maastik

22 April, 2026

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

From 15–17 April, the NEXRUR “Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop” took place in Burgos, bringing together partners from across Europe and China. The workshop marked the kick-off of the Continue reading →

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

Meeri Maastik

18 April, 2026

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

ELARD invites Local Action Groups and other community-led local development actors to take part in a short survey as part of the Communities for Local Green Deals Continue reading →