10 September, 2025

ELARD calls on the European Commission to safeguard LEADER-CLLD in the 2028–2034 MFF

Brussels, 11 September 2025

Do 90% of rural residents no longer count?

The European LEADER Association for Rural Development has sent today a formal letter to the European Commission expressing serious concerns about the recently published legislative proposals for the Continue reading →

From Forest to Future: DigiMedFor Event in Vallombrosa

Annie Linsemark

28 August, 2025

From Forest to Future: DigiMedFor Event in Vallombrosa

On 25 September 2025, the DigiMedFor project – of which the ELARD Knowledge Hub is a proud partner – will host a Joint Dissemination Event with SINTETIC at the historic Vallombrosa Continue reading →

LEADER recognised, but not guaranteed: ELARD reacts to new EU budget proposal

Marie Permingeat

17 July, 2025

LEADER recognised, but not guaranteed: ELARD reacts to new EU budget proposal

Rural communities must not be left behind as EU shifts to a more flexible, nationalised funding structure

Brussels, 17 July 2025 – The European Commission has unveiled its proposal for the structure of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, Continue reading →

EU Strategy for generational renewal in agriculture

Marie Permingeat

11 July, 2025

EU Strategy for generational renewal in agriculture

Next week, the Commission will close its consultation on its Generational Reneval in Agriculture.

At ELARD, here’s the thoughts we’ve contributed with:

For this strategy to deliver sustainable results, the EC must adopt a broader, territorial approach: one that recognises Continue reading →

First Half of 2025: What We’ve Achieved Together

Annie Linsemark

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

Update (June 30, 2025): We have now received a response from the EU Council to the open letter. Read the full reply here

In May, 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 →

Our Network at the Youth Policy Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Life

Annie Linsemark

9 May, 2025

Our Network at the Youth Policy Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Life

On May 7th, ahead of the Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food, a Youth Policy Dialogue was held in Brussels to spotlight the challenges and opportunities Continue reading →

On Stage at the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development

Annie Linsemark

9 May, 2025

On Stage at the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development

Our Youth, Our Rural Future – On Stage at the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development

On 9 May, Europe Day, our LEADER Youth Network took part in the European Congress for Rural Renewal and Development in Poland — Continue reading →