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 rapporteurs were Continue reading →

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 →

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 →