European agricultural policy

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French farmers protest as parliament clashes over agriculture bill

The proposed law reflects a broader shift across several EU countries to ease environmental regulations, as farmers continue to battle surging prices and a cost-of-living crisis.

27/05/2025

Europe News

MEP back steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.

22/05/2025

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Farmers rally in Brussels over agricultural funding concerns

European farmers rallied in Brussels to protest against proposed EU reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the merging of multiple budgetary funds.

21/05/2025

Europe News

EU budget chief soothes farmers fears over funding changes

The EU Budget Commissioner reassured farmers that no decision has been made yet regarding the structure of the next long-term EU budget, acknowledging their concerns about threatening agricultural funding.

20/05/2025

Europe News

What's behind farmers' protests returning to the streets of Brussels?

European farmers are set to return to the streets of Brussels, nearly a year after their major demonstrations. Their main concern: the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the risk of a fragmented, "27-speed" agriculture system across the EU.

19/05/2025

Europe News

EU Commission prepares for no-deal scenario on Ukraine trade scheme

The EU executive is now considering contingency plans in case a new agreement with Ukraine isn't finalised before the current tariff-free scheme expires in less than a month.

07/05/2025

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EU-Ukraine trade talks enter crucial phase on agriculture

The EU executive is leaning toward reinstating quotas in the next trade framework with Ukraine, while Kyiv is pushing to maintain the current regime. With time running out, both sides are under pressure to reach a deal.

11/04/2025

Europe News

Trump claims US food safety superiority, promises tough times for EU

No agricultural product from outside the US will be able to compete with locally produced goods, according to Donald Trump, who anticipates a new tariff regime for food imports starting in April.

06/03/2025

Europe News

EU moves to fast-track biopesticide access, cutting approval times

New rules from Brussels aim to streamline biopesticide and biocontrol approvals, addressing the outdated process and helping Europe stay competitive in the global market.

21/02/2025

Europe News

Pesticide cuts are off the table, says EU Agriculture Commissioner

The EU executive will not put a contentious plan to slash pesticide use back on the table, agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen told Euronews, closing a key chapter of the Green Deal.

20/02/2025

Europe News

EU Commission sets Green Deal aside in new agri-food vision

The EU executive has unveiled a new vision for Europe’s agri-food system by 2040, scaling back its previous, more environmentally ambitious policy in response to mounting farmer protests.

19/02/2025

Europe News

EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America

The European Commission has proposed financial support for farmers negatively impacted by the EU-Mercosur trade agreement – but the safety net would only be triggered in the ‘worst-case scenario’ and the EU executive says it won’t be needed.

23/01/2025

Nutrition

EU wine help group counsels low- and no-alcohol options

A reflection group has encouraged the EU executive to explore new rules for the growing market of no and low-alcohol (NoLo) wine products.

19/12/2024

Europe News

EU ministers offer soothing talk for farmers in CAP reset launch

New agriculture Commissioner envisions no overhaul for the EU's agricultural subsidies system, as ministers began talks on reforms, seeking to maintain a farmer-centric Common Agricultural Policy.

10/12/2024

Nature

Euroviews. Europe's farms and food are what makes us what we are

Ensuring farmers are supported and guided through a transition that works for people and for the planet must be a priority for everyone as the EU sets its financial frameworks in the coming years, MEP Maria Walsh writes.

19/11/2024

Nutrition

Animal or plant? EU countries at odds over protein strategy

A renewed call by EU agriculture ministers to boost local protein production has sparked a divide over the direction of a forthcoming policy initiative.

19/11/2024

Europe News

MEPs back agriculture commission nominee following CAP defence pledges

Luxembourgish Commissioner nominee won EU lawmakers’ hearts promising to be a boots-on-the-ground Commissioner closer to farmers’ needs.

05/11/2024

Europe News

Is incoming EU agri-food Commissioner all ‘farm’ and no ‘fork’?

A ‘farmer-centric’ approach of incoming EU agriculture and food Commission Christophe Hansen has drawn criticism from stakeholders sitting on the final side of the food value chain.

25/10/2024

Green News

New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan

There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands.

06/09/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of a reflection group.

04/09/2024