European landowners meet in Brussels to defend stability, land and nature

On 2 December 2025, the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) held its General Assembly at the Maison Grand Place in Brussels, gathering 50 members, national associations and EU partners. The meeting addressed the future of the CAP, regulatory complexity, and ELO’s evolving governance. Contributions from MEP Christine SCHNEIDER and Belgian organisations highlighted shared concerns over policy direction. Members reaffirmed their commitment to supporting nature and rural development, while calling for greater clarity, coherence, and recognition of landowners’ role in the European Green Deal.