I come from a beautiful Baltic sea region country – Latvia, nevertheless I have a strong connection with France where a have spent 10 years of my life. I have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Geography Continue reading →
Following the EESC own-initiative opinion on Sustainable rural/urban development adopted end of 2021 to which ELARD contributed in the frame of ERP-network, the EESC developed an opinion on the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas (NAT/839).
The LEADER programme (Liaison entre actions de développement de l’économie rurale) is effective in developing solutions to social & economic challenges in rural areas, according to a study published by the Commission on March 17. The 213-page ‘Evaluation Support Study Continue reading →
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 →
We, the rural civil sector movements in Europe, representing more than 40 countries and half of the European population living in rural areas, have been deeply shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine 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 →