The eighth meeting of the European Rural Networks’ Assembly’s permanent Sub-group on LEADER/CLLD took place in virtual form and provided an update on Commission initiatives relating to LEADER. In addition, Local Action Groups, rural and LEADER networks presented an overview of recent LEADER activities, LEADER responses to the COVID-19 situation, and how lessons from these can be used in planning for LEADER in the next period. The presentations from the day are available on the event page, together with relevant background documents.