As the European Commission reportedly prepares to present the EU-Mercosur agreement for ratification tomorrow, Farm Europe and Eat Europe strongly denounce this move as a damaging political shortcut that threatens the integrity of European agriculture and the credibility of the EU’s environmental and climate commitments. “Coming on the heels of the deeply flawed MFF package […]
ANALYSIS NOTE The EU-US trade agreement reached in August by Presidents von der Leyen and Trump departs from the usual trade deals in many aspects. To begin with it is a totally unbalanced deal, where the EU makes practically all the concessions. To convince the US not to apply to the full extent the so-called […]
The EU and US have agreed on a new trade framework, setting a 15% tariff ceiling on most European exports. While industrial sectors gained significant concessions, EU agri-food products face higher costs and limited protections. Agriculture risks becoming the bargaining chip of the deal, with major concerns for dairy, pork, fruit & vegetables, and wine & spirits.
Words Matter ! Farm Europe and EAT Europe welcome the European Commission’s proposal to introduce clear principles for the protection of meat product names in the draft revision of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) regulation, as part of the broader reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The European Commission’s proposal to reduce CAP funding and cap subsidies above €20,000 threatens the viability of many productive farms across the EU. Farm Europe’s analysis shows over half of the EU’s farmland would be affected, with major impacts in countries like France, Italy, and the Czech Republic. The reform could weaken agricultural sovereignty by undermining economic stability, especially for family and mid-sized farms.
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.