More than 200 people participated actively at the First Croatian Rural Parliament, held on 16-18 April 2015, organised by Croatian Rural Development Network - HMRR, with focus on "Perspectives for young people in rural areas". The Parliament was held under auspices of Croatian Ministry of Economy and EESC, in collaboration with the Association for Creative Development Slap, the Town of Beli Manastir and LAG Baranja.

 The event gathered representative of rural communities from all over the country to discuss possibilities and prospects for development in Croatian rural areas and to see how they can make an impact on the policies shaping their lives. There were representatives of local stakeholders - residents of local communities, small farmers, craftsmen, small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperative members, LAGs and associations active in rural development, but also local, regional and national governments.

 The main event was organised in Beli Manastir, while field workshops were held in different parts of Baranja. Situated at the East part of Croatia, bordered by the Drava and the Danube rivers - Baranja manages to preserve a unique note, vineyards and love for wines, hot peppers, special kind of fishing, traditional food and kind people.