High-level Rural Policy Forum: Europe’s rural future – Responding to rural priorities through integrated national and regional strategies and LEADER
November 3 - November 4
The High-level Rural Policy Forum “Europe’s rural future: Responding to rural priorities through integrated national and regional strategies and LEADER” will take place on 3–4 November 2026 at the Killashee Hotel in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland.
Organised by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission, the forum will focus on integrated rural development strategies and the future of LEADER/CLLD beyond 2027. It will bring together policymakers and rural development stakeholders to exchange experiences and discuss how rural policies can better respond to local needs and opportunities.
The event will also be livestreamed on both days, allowing participants to follow the discussions online.