The European Commission’s proposal cuts the CAP budget by nearly 20% and weakens its economic role, risking renationalisation and unbalanced green priorities.
Farm Europe urges EU co-legislators to reject the plan and preserve a strong, common CAP.
Farm Europe warns against cutting the CAP budget just when European farmers need more support than ever. The CAP has already lost value due to inflation and disinvestment, and renationalisation would further weaken it. Ahead of the EU budget announcement, Farm Europe urges President von der Leyen to protect food security and keep the CAP strong.
Farm Europe urges the EU to strengthen its promotion policy for agri-food products, calling it a vital tool for global competitiveness and market access. Ettore Prandini warned against funding cuts and ideological exclusions, stressing the need for flexibility, anti-counterfeiting efforts, and stronger EU diplomatic support. A dedicated and ambitious budget is essential to protect producers and uphold EU standards.
On the 9th of July, Farm Europe signed the declaration proposed by Polish Farmers organisations calling for a strong, autonomous CAP budget, rejecting Mercosur in its current form, calling for full reciprocity, asking for reinforced market management, risk management and safety nets, and reminding the European Commission that food security and agricultural strategic autonomy are […]
Following the adoption of the new European Life Sciences Strategy, Eat Europe and Farm Europe express deep concern over the approach taken, which goes against scientific evidence and the protection of public health.
The 1st of July marks the beginning of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, that Denmark will hold until 31st December 2025. Under the slogan “A strong Europe in a changing world”, the Danish Presidency sets the ambition to deliver on building a secure, competitive and green Europe.
After intensive work with the European Parliament, Farm Europe and Eat Europe welcome the decision by the members of the EP Committee on Industry, Research and Energy to prioritise science and citizens’ health over risky biotechnological development related to food production.
The EU ministers for agriculture sent, today, a very clear signal to the European Commission on the need to urgently protect meat denominations. The request, tabled by Czech Republic, to call the European Commission to submit a legislative proposal to protect the names of food of animal origin, was strongly backed by 18 Member States […]
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.