Eat Europe and Farm Europe welcome the recent inclusion of a specific provision on food in the proposed Public Procurement Act, just released. We have always advocated for public procurement as one of the most effective tools available to public authorities to drive healthier, higher-quality food systems. Public canteens — particularly in schools and hospitals […]
The map of the 2026 climate impacts on EU agricultural systems almost entirely overlaps with the long-term trends observed in recent years. 2026 is a year of climate extremes – excess water, extreme temperatures, and drought affecting 70% of agricultural land within the same year. The European Union is not being caught by surprise by […]
Farm Europe presents new study on water resilience at the European Parliament on 8 September Following another summer of severe drought, extreme heat and growing pressure on water resources, Farm Europe is repeatedly calling for a shift from crisis management to prevention, resilience and investment to strengthen the competitiveness of European agriculture. And this can […]
Farm Europe welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of targeted amendments to simplify the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), in particular the clarification related to cattle that should not be included in the scope of this regulation, neither be assessed by the European Commission in this context, and the […]
Water crisis in Agriculture: time to move from words to action 8 September 2026 | 17:30–19:00 European Parliament, Brussels | Antall Building, Room 6Q1 Europe is facing increasing pressure on its water resources, with droughts and extreme weather events posing growing challenges to agricultural production. This event, organised by Farm Europe and hosted by Carmen […]
Global Food Forum 2026 – “Restoring European Foundations” European agriculture is at a critical juncture. The latest reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has introduced greater flexibility to better reflect national realities. While this is a positive step, it also carries the risk of fragmentation, diverging implementations, and a weakening of the common European […]
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.