Manifesto - European Elections 2024

This manifesto outlines our priorities ahead of the European elections, urging policymakers to recognize the central role of landowners in shaping a prosperous and harmonious future for Europe.

“We are living in challenging times, where intelligent leadership is needed more than ever. 2024 is a pivotal year for Europe to elect its future leaders, whose decisions will significantly impact our well-being. Political commitment to property rights has been proven to have a direct positive impact on economic growth. Economic growth, in turn, forms the foundation for the willingness to address environmental issues. As ambassadors for rural entrepreneurs in Europe, the European Landowners’ Organization plays a pivotal role in developing policies related to economic, social, and ecological development.”- Jurgen Tack, ELO Secretary General

Check out the Videos below

Meet Kimmo Collander from the Finnish Landowners’ Association!

In this interview, Kimmo Collander, a forest owner and Secretary General of the Finnish Landowners’ Association, shares two crucial messages for the new EU institutions: “Forestry is vital for economic activity. It’s essential to establish a foundation for a functioning market for ecological services.”

Meet Max von Elverfeldt, Chairman of Familienbetriebe Land und Forst!

Max is here to share valuable insights on the vital role landowners play in shaping Europe’s future. “I urge the new EU Commission to acknowledge us, farmers and forest managers, as key players and partners in achieving the objectives of the Green Deal.”

Meet Jakob Leidekker, Head of the Operations Department at National Park De Hoge Veluwe!

In this new video, Jakob Leidekker shares his thoughts on the challenges of overly legalistic approaches in conservation. “Europe excels at coordinating rules and policies, which is great. However, many aspects have become overly legalistic for our profession.”