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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 →

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 →

ELARD Joins OpenEU to Strengthen Higher Education Access in Rural Areas

Annie Linsemark

27 February, 2025

ELARD Joins OpenEU to Strengthen Higher Education Access in Rural Areas

ELARD and ELARD Knowledge Hub is proud to announce its role as an Associated Partner in the Open European University (OpenEU) initiative. OpenEU is the first pan-European open university Continue reading →

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Collaboration

Annie Linsemark

29 January, 2025

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Collaboration

A Year of Development and Engagement

In 2024, ELARD Knowledge Hub has remained engaged in knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and rural development initiatives. By participating in key projects and expanding our network, we have continued to support the LEADER approach and rural Continue reading →

Beata Styczen

21 January, 2025

ERP MID-TERM EVENT

This is a crucial time for shaping future European policies. Therefore, ELARD, one of the three co-initiators of the ERP, along with ERCA and PREPARE, warmly invites you to mark January 30th for the ERP Midterm Event in Continue reading →