Ahead of the final trilogue, EU rice producers and Farm Europe call on institutions to reject any weakening of the automatic safeguard clause in the GSP Regulation. Only a swift and effective mechanism can counter the surge of zero-duty Asian rice imports, which threaten the competitiveness and sustainability of EU farming.
Words matter! Farm Europe and Eat Europe call for clear EU rules on meat denominations to ensure transparency for consumers and fair competition for farmers. A joint letter has been sent to Commissioners Várhelyi and Hansen ahead of key EU debates.
Farm Europe urges the EU to enforce the automatic safeguard clause to protect European rice farmers. Surging imports of zero-duty Asian rice—up 13% from Cambodia and Myanmar—threaten the sector. Only automatic, swift measures can ensure fair competition. The EU must also uphold reciprocity, especially regarding banned pesticides like tricyclazole.
The European Commission unveiled its Water Resilience Strategy. This document constitutes an essential tool to protect EU water resources and safeguard agricultural production and food security in the upcoming years. However, it mainly focuses on water efficiency and falls short in delivering concrete measures to ensure that farmers have access to water.
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.
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.
U.S.-EU trade tensions risk a trade war, with European agriculture impacted. The EU has a trade surplus with the U.S., but key exports like wine and cheese are hard to redirect. Retaliation should target other industries to minimize damage and escalation. The EU must defend its interests while upholding trade rules. A negotiated solution is crucial to protect agriculture and stability.