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14 July, 2026

NEXRUR launches video interview series featuring community cases

The NEXRUR project has launched a new video interview series presenting community cases from across its network. The series highlights practical examples of how local communities, businesses and organisations are responding Continue reading →

First Half Of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships and Rural Impact

Meeri Maastik

7 July, 2026

First Half Of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships and Rural Impact

First Half of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships And Rural Impact

The first half of 2026 has been an active and productive period for the ELARD Knowledge Hub. Together with our partners, we continued to strengthen knowledge exchange and European Continue reading →

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

Meeri Maastik

26 June, 2026

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

On 24–25 June 2026, the Horizon Europe projects RUSTIK and GRANULAR held their joint Final Conference in Brussels, bringing together researchers, Continue reading →

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

Meeri Maastik

19 May, 2026

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

On 13 May 2026, project partners gathered in Carnoules, France, for the DigiMedFor Final Event, marking the conclusion of the project and highlighting its main achievements, developed tools, and future perspectives Continue reading →

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

Meeri Maastik

11 May, 2026

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

The LEADER Youth Community is looking for 2 young people (under 30) to join our Steering Committee.

You don’t need a specific background — what Continue reading →

LEADER Youth Community at the opening of European Youth Week 2026

Meeri Maastik

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 →