News Archives

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 →

Shaping the Future of Rural Europe: ELARD at the Forefront of Renewed Rural Policies

Marie Permingeat

10 March, 2025

Shaping the Future of Rural Europe: ELARD at the Forefront of Renewed Rural Policies

Last week, ELARD engaged in strategic discussions with EU leaders, including Vice-President Raffaele Fitto and DG REGIO Policy Director Peter Berkowitz. The focus? Ensuring rural development is not just a policy add-on but a core element across EU initiatives.

The Continue reading →

Beata Styczen

10 March, 2025

JOIN THE RENOVERTY INITIATIVE: COMBATING RURAL ENERGY POVERTY TOGETHER!

The RENOVERTY Project is launching a comprehensive call of interest to drive transformative change in rural communities facing energy poverty. This call invites municipalities, energy agencies, academic institutions, NGOs, industry experts, and other stakeholders to join forces Continue reading →