Words Matter ! Farm Europe and EAT Europe welcome the European Commission’s proposal to introduce clear principles for the protection of meat product names in the draft revision of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) regulation, as part of the broader reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The European Commission’s proposal to reduce CAP funding and cap subsidies above €20,000 threatens the viability of many productive farms across the EU. Farm Europe’s analysis shows over half of the EU’s farmland would be affected, with major impacts in countries like France, Italy, and the Czech Republic. The reform could weaken agricultural sovereignty by undermining economic stability, especially for family and mid-sized farms.
The European Commission’s proposal cuts the CAP budget by nearly 20% and weakens its economic role, risking renationalisation and unbalanced green priorities.
Farm Europe urges EU co-legislators to reject the plan and preserve a strong, common CAP.
Farm Europe warns against cutting the CAP budget just when European farmers need more support than ever. The CAP has already lost value due to inflation and disinvestment, and renationalisation would further weaken it. Ahead of the EU budget announcement, Farm Europe urges President von der Leyen to protect food security and keep the CAP strong.
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.