26/05/2026
The LEADER Youth Community is currently looking for two new members (below age 30) to join its Steering Committee:
https://elard.eu/would-you-like-to-be-part-of-a-european-youth-community-and-make-a-difference/
Application deadline: 31 May 2026
At the moment, the Steering Committee includes representatives from Spain, France, and Croatia. To strengthen the geographical diversity of the community, applications from Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe will be especially welcomed.
The LEADER Youth Community continues to grow as a space for young people engaged in rural development, participation, and the future of LEADER in Europe. During the latest Steering Committee meeting, the community agreed to focus strongly on:
• developing Erasmus+ and CERV project applications - your networks will hear from us in that as we develop.
• strengthening youth participation in rural governance,
• and contributing to the future EU Youth Strategy through advocacy around young people’s “right to stay” in rural areas.
The group is also preparing future webinars and cooperation activities connected to youth participation, LEADER advocacy, and rural innovation.
Recent activities included participation in:
• European Youth Week 2026 in Brussels,
• discussions on the future of rural Europe,
• and CAP policy consultations regarding generational renewal and young farmers.
You can follow the latest updates here:
• https://elard.eu/leader-youth-community/ (at the end of that page are news from the LEADER Youth community only)
https://elard.eu/would-you-like-to-be-part-of-a-european-youth-community-and-make-a-difference/
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JOIN US ONGOING CONTACT About The LEADER Youth Community The LEADER Youth Community is a vibrant, dynamic group within the larger LEADER-CLLD framework and initiative, proudly affiliated with ELARD. Our network is dedicated to empowering young people to take an active role in the sustainable develop...