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27 April, 2026

LEADER Youth Community at the opening of European Youth Week 2026

European Youth Week 2026, organised by the European Commission, takes place from 24 April to 1 May, bringing together young people from across Europe to promote youth Continue reading →

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

Meeri Maastik

22 April, 2026

Reflections from the NEXRUR Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop

From 15–17 April, the NEXRUR “Community-led Business Model Innovation Workshop” took place in Burgos, bringing together partners from across Europe and China. The workshop marked the kick-off of the Continue reading →

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

Meeri Maastik

18 April, 2026

Have your say – contribute to the Communities for Local Green Deals survey

ELARD invites Local Action Groups and other community-led local development actors to take part in a short survey as part of the Communities for Local Green Deals Continue reading →

From Policy to Practice: Youth Perspectives on the Future of Rural Europe

Meeri Maastik

7 April, 2026

From Policy to Practice: Youth Perspectives on the Future of Rural Europe

When we discuss the future of rural Europe, we are often confronted with daunting statistics. The reality that the average farm manager in the EU is 57, and Continue reading →

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Partnerships

Meeri Maastik

12 March, 2026

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Partnerships

A Year of Growth and Partnerships

The ELARD Knowledge Hub continued its work in 2025 as a growing European cooperation platform supporting rural development across Europe. Through its projects, the Hub contributes to rural policy development, promotes the LEADER and Continue reading →

Happy Holidays from ELARD Knowledge Hub!

Annie Linsemark

19 December, 2025

Happy Holidays from ELARD Knowledge Hub!

As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to our community and partners for your continued commitment to rural development across Europe.

We wish you a peaceful Continue reading →

Help Shape the LEADER Youth Community – Annual Member Survey

Annie Linsemark

18 December, 2025

Help Shape the LEADER Youth Community – Annual Member Survey

Help Shape the LEADER Youth Community - Annual Member Survey

As the year comes to a close, we invite all members of the LEADER Youth Community to take part in our annual survey and help shape our work for the Continue reading →

Successful Training days for LAG Managers within the COM4LGD Project in Tirol

Annie Linsemark

4 November, 2025

Successful Training days for LAG Managers within the COM4LGD Project in Tirol

Earlier this autumn, Local Action Group (LAG) managers from across Europe gathered in St. Johann in Tirol, Austria, for an intensive Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building Training Continue reading →

LEADER Youth Community Participated in Rural Youth Policy Workshop in Brussels

Annie Linsemark

3 November, 2025

LEADER Youth Community Participated in Rural Youth Policy Workshop in Brussels

On 22 October, the LEADER Youth Community was represented in Brussels by Ana, who took part in an international workshop on rural youth policy innovation hosted by the Continue reading →

Annie Linsemark

3 November, 2025

RENOVERTY shares its final results

RENOVERTY shares its final results – Supporting energy transitions in rural areas

As the RENOVERTY project comes to an end, a new set of resources and materials is now available for those interested in sustainable energy solutions in rural Europe. Continue reading →