On 7-8th of March, in the frame of the French presidency of the European Councl, 300 participants from 21 different countries came together. Thanks to Leader France, the LEADER community was certainly put on the agenda in this political meeting Continue reading →

The European Commission’s long-term vision for the future of rural areas is a promising start but making it a reality will require political will from every level of government, stakeholders and citizens alike, the European Committee of the Regions warned Continue reading →

On the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day, Leader France is organizing, in collaboration with the ELARD, an award ceremony for the « European LEADER Award for Gender Equality».

This competition, open to all  European LAGs Continue reading →

Today the Commission is launching the Rural Pact, an initiative, which was announced in its long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas presented in June 2021. The new pact aims to mobilise public authorities and stakeholders to act Continue reading →

At the General Assembly of ELARD on the 30.11.2021 in Halmstad, Sweden and virtually, 33 people participated from 22 countries. Out of these 10 people participated virtually. Decisions were made on the presidency of the year 2022.

Ms Marion Eckardt, Continue reading →