Following the adoption of the new European Life Sciences Strategy, Eat Europe and Farm Europe express deep concern over the approach taken, which goes against scientific evidence and the protection of public health.

Following the adoption of the new European Life Sciences Strategy, Eat Europe and Farm Europe express deep concern over the approach taken, which goes against scientific evidence and the protection of public health.
The 1st of July marks the beginning of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, that Denmark will hold until 31st December 2025. Under the slogan “A strong Europe in a changing world”, the Danish Presidency sets the ambition to deliver on building a secure, competitive and green Europe.
After intensive work with the European Parliament, Farm Europe and Eat Europe welcome the decision by the members of the EP Committee on Industry, Research and Energy to prioritise science and citizens’ health over risky biotechnological development related to food production.
The EU ministers for agriculture sent, today, a very clear signal to the European Commission on the need to urgently protect meat denominations. The request, tabled by Czech Republic, to call the European Commission to submit a legislative proposal to protect the names of food of animal origin, was strongly backed by 18 Member States […]
Europe and its agriculture stand at a pivotal moment. More than ever, farmers hold the key to ensuring EU sovereignty, strengthening global food security, and advancing the bioeconomy—an essential pillar for decarbonizing the EU economy. As discussions on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) gain momentum, restoring coherence between the CAP and the broader […]
The European Union needs to produce, while decreasing the impact on the environment and climate, and to contribute to global food security while respecting the planet’s boundaries. In Europe, livestock farming is at the heart of the public debate. The EU livestock model faces challenges to ensure its economic viability while adapting to increasing societal […]
The US and the UK have announced a partial trade deal, with key provisions on ethanol and beef. The agreement lacks reciprocity, remains outside WTO rules, and offers limited detail on other sectors. It marks a post-Brexit shift in UK trade policy and signals growing competition for the EU. A dual trade model may be emerging: one rules-based and WTO-compliant, the other driven by bilateral negotiations.
On the occasion of the Global Food Forum opening on May 12th — marking its 10th anniversary — Farm Europe will unveil the updated version of its radar on the sustainability and sovereignty of EU food systems. A new indicator will be introduced, highlighting the erosion of traditional strongholds of European agriculture — particularly arable crops and livestock.