“European rice urgently needs innovation to develop varieties that are increasingly resistant to climate change, as well as automatic safeguard instruments capable of protecting EU production from the massive inflow of products from countries that apply inadequate environmental and social standards.” This was the message delivered by Farm Europe and Eat Europe at an event […]
Today, the Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement on cross-borders unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain. Thanks to the agreed text, cooperation among national authorities responsible for the enforcement of the EU ban on unfair trading practices will be strengthened. This ensures that cross-border […]
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has hinted at a few minimalist concessions she might consider during the day to the President of the European Parliament, Ms. Metsola, in an attempt to ease the criticism surrounding her proposed single fund unveiled on July 16. However, the elements of flexibility she is […]
Farm Europe welcomes the European Parliament’s letter to President Ursula von der Leyen rejecting the European Commission’s current proposal for the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPP) as a basis for negotiations. The Parliament’s stance aligns with Farm Europe’s long-standing view that the European Union must maintain strong, distinct policies with clear rules and a […]
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 […]
Since the presentation of the MFF proposal on 16 July, it has been clear — and widely recognized within the European Parliament — that the budget framework proposed by President Ursula von der Leyen, and in particular the concept of a single fund, must be rejected. This rejection is not merely due to the unfair […]
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.