Land & Property rights

ELO strongly supports free movement and property rights across all EU Member States, as it is vital for a sustainable rural economy. With 27 national frameworks in place, it is crucial to avoid over-regulation. Access to land must benefit current and future landowners and farmers, ensuring well-functioning land and forestry markets.

In 2024, ELO focused among others on taxation, inheritance, land tenure, diversifying sources of income and adapting business models, and infrastructure, advocating for rural jobs, services, and economic diversity while equipping members with the tools to defend their basic rights. ELO advocated also for these issues during its active participation in the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture.