Farm Europe Indicators : the health check of EU food systems
Sovereignty and sustainability are two facets of the same food challenge. The Farm Europe indicator is based on 12 aggregated parameters that give a picture of the current social, environmental and economic dynamics of food systems in the EU and its Member States.
Latest News
Posted on 07/07/2026 - By Farm Europe

Today’s adoption by the European Commission of the EU Protein Plan, a plan for resilience, strategic autonomy and sustainability of the EU protein system, adopted together with the Livestock Strategy is a positive step forward. Farm Europe particularly welcomes the long awaited recognition, by the European Commission, of the role of “Made in Europe” Biofuels […]

Posted on 07/07/2026 - By Farm Europe

Farm Europe welcomes today’s adoption by the European Commission of an EU strategy on livestock, setting out a long-awaited and much-needed long-term vision.  The commitment shown by Commissioner Christophe Hansen is to be commended: this communication marks a major change of direction for the European Commission following years of negative messaging. It recognises that, to […]

Posted on 03/07/2026 - By Farm Europe

Farm Europe calls on the European Commission to unlock sustainable and deforestation-free EU crops in the post-2030 Renewable Energy Directive Over the last 25 years, the European Union has shifted barely 10% of its transport energy away from fossil fuels. It now intends to deliver the remaining 90% within the next 25 — a pace […]

Posted on 01/07/2026 - By Farm Europe

Today, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the period until 31 December 2026. Under the slogan “Strength with Unity,” the Irish Presidency is committed to advancing European competitiveness, upholding European values, and strengthening European security. While welcoming the Presidency’s commitment to a common, stable and fair Common Agricultural Policy […]

Events
02/03/2026

Global Food Forum 2026

Brussels, Belgium, du 02/03/2026 17:00 to 03/03/2026 13:00

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 […]

12/05/2025

GLOBAL FOOD FORUM 2025

On a farm, close to Brussels, du 12/05/2025 16:30 to 13/05/2025 14:00

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 […]

Blog
President Von der Leyen’s Proposals: The Sunset Boulevard of Europe and the CAP
Blog - Posted on 11/11/2025 - By Farm Europe

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 […]

US-UK DEAL : the beginning of the unravelling of the WTO framework ?
Blog - Posted on 27/05/2025 - By Farm Europe

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.