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.

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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 →

The last ELARD General Assembly of this year occurred on the 4th of December in Brussels.

This final meeting was undoubtedly both important and emotional, marking the end of the French Presidency under Thibaut Guignard from Leader France, electing a Continue reading →

From November 4th to 6th, the final conference of the transnational LEADER cooperation project “LEADER/CLLD: Our Common Future” took place. The picturesque Portuguese region of Aldeia da Mata Pequena, near the town of Mafra, hosted the event. Representatives from 13 Continue reading →