125 organisations call for a new impetus in the EU food policy, valorising livestock farming

Farm Europe is delighted to have signed and sent, on behalf of 125 organisations representing the diversity of Europe’s livestock supply chains, a united appeal to the European Commission calling for a comprehensive, science-based EU Food Strategy that values animal protein and supports a resilient, balanced agricultural model across the continent. The appeal highlights the […]

Europe needs to a well funded Common Agricultural Policy

As the EU approaches one of the most crucial and complex budgetary discussions in recent decades, in a letter sent to all EU Leaders, to the President of the European Council António Costa, and to EC President Ursula von der Leyen, Farm Europe urges EU leaders to prioritize the Common Agricultural Policy and ensure its sustainability amid EU strategic autonomy and other rising challenges.

Farm Europe Welcomes Council’s Adoption of NGTs Negotiating Mandate

Farm Europe warmly welcomes the Council’s adoption of its negotiating mandate on new genomic techniques (NGTs), marking a significant step forward for the future of EU agriculture. This milestone paves the way for a regulatory framework that supports both economic and environmental performance, enhancing Europe’s agricultural competitiveness and sustainability.

Our Key Priorities presented to M. Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health & Animal Welfare

After their meeting with Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, yesterday, Luc Vernet, Secretary General of Farm Europe, and Paolo Di Stefano, Executive Director of Eat Europe, met with Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, today.  They discussed opening a collaborative effort to build a new agenda for agriculture and food.  “At […]

Farm Europe outlines its key priorities to agriculture to Commissioner Hansen

Today, Luc Vernet, Secretary General of Farm Europe together with Ettore Prandini, chair of Farm Europe’s strategic committee and President of Coldiretti, presented Farm Europe’s key priorities to Mr Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. Those orientations are based on key trends that should be taken into account : These indicators turning red, […]

Beating Cancer Plan : a different approach on wine needed, ultra-processed products’ are missing.

Farm Europe and Eat Europe express deep concerns regarding the recent proposal outlined in the Commission Staff Working Document published on February 4th, 2025, in preparation for the revision of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, we emphasized our commitment to supporting policies that promote healthier […]