PRESS RELEASE BRUSSELS, 14 May 2025 — Many have talked about simplifying the CAP, but very few have taken action. Farm Europe welcomes the fact that the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, has set out to make real progress in this area, enabling the EU to turn its backs on the most damaging provisions to […]
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.
Farm Europe welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to launch a dedicated work stream on livestock farming and stands ready to contribute with proposals for a renewed EU strategy. It believes the EU must move beyond five years marked by preconceived, pessimistic and misleading views of the sector and recognise its strategic value for Europe’s future.
The European Commission’s proposal addresses the wine sector crisis but requires ongoing dialogue for long-term success. A coherent EU policy approach on trade, promotion, and digitalization is essential for resilience. Supporting open markets and balanced consumer perspectives is key to sustaining the sector’s cultural and economic role.
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 […]
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.
Farm Europe welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to launch a dedicated work stream on livestock farming and stands ready to contribute with proposals for a renewed EU strategy. It believes the EU must move beyond five years marked by preconceived, pessimistic and misleading views of the sector and recognise its strategic value for Europe’s future.