Latest news

Integrated for impact: Czechia’s multi-fund CLLD model shows the way
Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) is not just LEADER with a new name. It’s about unlocking the full potential of EU funds- together. Czechia offers an inspiring example.
- CAP Implementation

Smart Villages in Lithuania: innovations for rural future
Lithuania’s journey towards smarter and more resilient rural communities is gaining momentum with the introduction of the Smart Villages (SV) in the Lithuanian CAP Strategic Plan (CSP).
- CAP Implementation

Networking with LEADER in spring 2025
The EU CAP Network's team has been busy networking for and with LEADER in the last few months. Here's a recap of the main events we have attended!
- CAP Implementation
Latest publications

LEADER evaluation report: support for LAGs to monitor evaluation progress and self-assessment activities
This report is intended to assist LAGs in implementing the self-assessment methodology developed as part of LEADER's first evaluation activity, which is reflected in 'Part II' of the analysis.
- Evaluation

3rd meeting of the Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development
The meeting offered a rich and balanced mix of presentations and interactive discussions, reaffirming the role of LEADER for rural areas, presenting updates from Members States and identifying topics of relevance for future EU CAP Network activities.
- CAP Implementation

Study on simplification and administrative burden for farmers and other beneficiaries under the CAP
The study has investigated the challenges faced by farmers and other beneficiaries when applying for CAP support and complying with environmental and sanitary requirements within and outside the CAP.
- Evaluation
Latest good practice

Traditional local apple varieties provide economic and environmental benefits for farmers
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Establishing an innovative and professional cleaning company in rural Romania
- CAP Implementation

Better social services for children and the elderly from Romania's Revărsarea community-led development project
- CAP Implementation