Land & Property rights
In 2025, ELO focused, among other priorities, on taxation, inheritance, land tenure, the diversification of income sources, the adaptation of business models, and infrastructure.
It advocated for rural jobs, services, and economic diversity, while equipping its members with the tools needed to defend their fundamental rights.
ELO also promoted these priorities through its active participation in European Board of Agriculture and Food (EBAF).
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September 2026
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As per tradition, ELO members gathered in Dublin on 2 June for the General Assembly held every six months ahead of the incoming Presidency of the Council of the EU, this time in the run-up to the Irish Presidency beginning on 1 July. Discussions wit...
September 2026
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Ahead of the 29th Friends of the Countryside General Assembly, members joined a pre-tour through Madrid and the province of Toledo, exploring Spain’s cultural heritage, historic family estates and evolving approaches to rural land management.
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September 2026
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One of the most memorable moments of the 2026 Friends of the Countryside General Assembly in Cáceres was the Gala Dinner held at Casa Palacio Huerta del Conde. Nearly 200 members and guests gathered in this historic setting for an evening celebrati...
September 2026
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The debates during this year’s Friends of the Countryside General Assembly once again highlighted the role of private landowners as long-term partners in Europe’s environmental and food security agenda. A central question ran through the discuss...
