Water crisis in Agriculture: time to move from words to action

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Water crisis in Agriculture: time to move from words to action

8 September 2026 | 17:30–19:00
European Parliament, Brussels | Antall Building, Room 6Q1

Europe is facing increasing pressure on its water resources, with droughts and extreme weather events posing growing challenges to agricultural production. This event, organised by Farm Europe and hosted by Carmen Crespo, MEP (EPP, Spain), will bring together Members of the European Parliament, European Commission representatives and leading agricultural stakeholders to discuss how Europe can strengthen water management and move from political commitments to concrete action.

The discussion will focus on the role of water management in ensuring the resilience, productivity and competitiveness of European agriculture, with Farm Europe presenting its latest study and analysis on the issue.

Programme

17:30 – Keynote speech
Carmen Crespo, MEP (EPP, Spain)

17:40 – Presentation of Farm Europe’s study
Luc Vernet, Secretary General of Farm Europe

18:00 – Discussion Panel
Letizia Moratti, MEP (EPP, Italy)
Daniel Buda, MEP (EPP, Romania)
Claudia Olazabal, Head of Unit ENV.C1
Gaelle Marion, Head of Unit AGRI B2
Adriano Battilani, Secretary General of Irrigants d’Europe
Céline Duroc, General Director of AGPM – Maiz’EUROP’
Claudia Albani, Coldiretti
José María Castilla, ASAJA

18:50 – Q&A and final remarks

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