LEADER/CLLD

08 déc 2025

ELARD launches letter campaign to safeguard LEADER/CLLD in post-2027 EU budget

The European LEADER Association for Rural Development (ELARD) launched on 17 November a letter campaign urging Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and Committee of the Regions (CoR) to reinforce the LEADER/CLLD method within the next EU budget cycle. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage with local MEPs and CoR representatives to ensure that LEADER/CLLD remain protected and properly funded.

23 oct 2025

New publication showcases Czech CLLD experience as a model for inclusive, place-based development across Europe

Community-led Local Development (CLLD) provides a proven framework for empowering local partnerships, integrating public and private action, and ensuring that development reflects the real needs of people and places. Explore a new brochure outlining key messages from the conference ‘CLLD – prosperous communities: opportunity for a shared future 2028+’ (31 March–1 April 2025).

25 Aoû 2025

Join the new Community group on energy transition in rural areas: connect and exchange with peers!

The group is now live on the Rural Pact platform, offering a collaborative space for local and regional authorities, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to empowering fair and sustainable energy planning in rural Europe.