EU Parliament approves new tariffs on Russian and Belarussian agricultural goods
MEPs backed increased tariffs on fertilisers and certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods on Thursday, seeking to reduce EU dependency…
Agenda of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 24 March 2025
Agriculture Communication on a Vision for agriculture and food The Council will hold a public...
Italy: EU approves €90m support to agricultural production, processing and marketing
The EU Commission has approved a €90 million Italian scheme to foster primary agricultural production, processing and marketing of agricultural products. The…
Biofach Trade Fair for Organic Food: Video keynote speech by EU Commissioner Hansen
"Organic production is very close to my heart. It is good for our environment and our climate. It benefits our soil, water…
New EU-funded research projects: food, bioeconomy, resources, agriculture, and environment
The EU is investing €500 million in new projects that will advance the Green Deal objectives for sustainable transformation of the…
EU Commissioner Hansen attends Grüne Woche and Forum for Food and Agriculture
EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen will attend the opening ceremony of Grüne Woche in Berlin and deliver a keynote speech. The…
Italy: EU Commission approves €167m state aid to support the agricultural sector
The EU Commission has approved a €167 million Italian scheme to support the primary agricultural production sector in the context of Russia's war against…
EP Committee hearing of EU Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen
In his statement, Christophe Hansen, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food, said that 9 million farms supply Europeans with safe and…
EU Organic Awards: Welcome address by EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski
"You inspire our food system to be more sustainable: by taking the lead in tackling climate change and environmental degradation,…
Agora Agriculture on sustainable and productive land use in a climate-neutral EU
Agriculture and forestry can significantly increase their contribution to climate neutrality, while helping to achieve other sustainability goals such as…
Italy: EU Commission approves amendment to Italian RRF state aid scheme
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an Italian scheme made available through the…
Austria: EU Commission approves €50m state aid to primary agricultural producers
The European Commission has approved an approximately €50 million Austrian scheme to support primary agricultural producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Committee of the Regions: 161st Plenary Session
19/06/2024 : 15:00 (CEST) – 20/06/2024 : 13:00 (CEST) Brussels: Hemicycle (European Parliament) The Members...
De minimis agricultural aid rules: EU Commission seeks feedback on draft amendments
The Agricultural de minimis Regulation exempts small amounts from State aid control since they are deemed to have no impact on competition…
Short-term outlook of EU agricultural markets: uncertainty remains a constant feature
Agriculture remains impacted by several events outside of farmers’ control, such as climate and geopolitical crises, which continue to exert…
Outcome of the visit of EU Agriculture Commissioner Wojciechowski to China
Leading a delegation of over 70 business representatives from the agri-food sector, the largest in his tenure, Commissioner Wojciechowski said…
EU Commission prolongs state aid crisis tools for agriculture and fisheries
The EU Commission has adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) to prolong by six months certain provisions…
EPP: 7 farms next door – discover farmers’ commitment to sustainability and innovation
This series, published by the EPP Group, features seven inspiring stories of European farmers driving positive change in agriculture through…
EU agriculture ministers discuss food as strategic sector for Europe
The Belgian federal and regional agriculture ministers invited their European colleagues to Belgium to discuss food, and especially proteins, as…
European Council conclusions, 21 and 22 March 2024
On 21 and 22 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence, the Middle East, enlargement and…
Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of…
Farmers’ support: EU Commission proposes targeted review of Common Agricultural Policy
Delivering on its commitment to ease administrative burden for EU farmers, the European Commission has today proposed to review certain provisions…
EU and Switzerland adopt their mandates for negotiations on future relations
The Commission welcomes the Council's decision authorising the European Union to enter into negotiations with Switzerland on a broad package…
EU secures results at WTO Ministerial failing to reform global trade rulebook
The European Commission was instrumental in brokering important outcomes at the 13th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (MC13) that…
Romania: EU Commission approves €241m to support agricultural producers affected by Russia’s war
The European Commission has approved an approximately €241 million (RON 1.2 billion) Romanian scheme to support the agricultural primary plant production sector in the context of…
Finland: EU agriculture ministers support initiative to update conservation status of large carnivores
The EU agriculture ministers convened in Brussels on 23 January 2024 at the first Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the…
Surge in wheat shipments bypassing Suez Canal, WTO Wheat Dashboard finds
An increasing number of shipping vessels has been rerouted in the past two weeks to avoid the Suez Canal amid…
EU Commission approves €500m French State aid scheme to support investments in agriculture
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million French scheme to support investments in holding…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 20 November 2023
EP ENVI AGENDA: Meeting of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)+++RIGHT TO REPAIR: Right to repair:…
EESC Hearing: The Common Agricultural Policy post-2027
The EESC will host a public hearing in the context of its ongoing opinion on 'Promoting autonomous and sustainable food…
Italy: EU Commission approves €450m State aid scheme to foster investments in the agriculture
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €450 million Italian scheme to support the agricultural sector by fostering investments related…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 24 October 2023
SUSTAINABLE RAW MATERIALS: Global Gateway: EU and Namibia agree on next steps of strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials and…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 23 October 2023
FOREST MANAGEMENT: EU Commission approves €742 million Czech State aid scheme to support sustainable forest management +++ UNECE: Between trees…
Agenda of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 23-24 October 2023
Agriculture Market situation Ministers will discuss the market situation in light of Russia’s war of...
EU Commission: October infringement package – key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 13 October 2023
GLYPHOSATE: EPP: Greens' glyphosate ban will increase food prices +++ Europa-SPD: Gesundheitsschutz muss Vorrang vor Lobbyinteressen haben - Entscheidung über Glyphosat-Neuzulassung vertagt…
EU approves new Finnish PGI: ‘Suonenjoen Mansikka’
The Commission approved the addition of 'Suonenjoen mansikka' as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), from Finland. The name ‘Suonenjoen mansikka' is used for garden…
Healthy seas: EU Commission leads common efforts to improve state of Baltic Sea
Today, Commissioner Sinkevičius is hosting the second edition of the ‘Our Baltic' Conference to address pressing environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. The high-level conference gathers…
EU food sovereignty: the role of agriculture, fisheries and consumers
Extraordinary meeting of the Civil Society Organisations’ Group This page is also available in es...
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 18 September 2023
EEA Environmental Statement Report 2022 +++ Statement by President von der Leyen at the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit +++…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 15 September 2023
Integrated policies on air pollution, climate, and biodiversity pay off, say UNECE Air Convention experts +++ EPP brings 600 farming…
Agriculture: EU Commission approves a new GI from Hungary – ‘Sárréti kökénypálinka’
The Commission approved the addition of ‘Sárréti kökénypálinka'as Geographical Indication (GI) from Hungary. ‘Sárréti kökénypálinka' is a fruit spirits with a minimum alcoholic strength of 38,5%…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 5 September 2023
SDGs: The EU ministers underline the importance of the social transition alongside the green and digital transitions in line with…
Informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers, 3-5 September 2023
Official Council meetings are organised by the Council of the EU and chaired by the...
Agriculture: EU agri-food trade rebounds in May 2023
After the EU agri-food trade slowed down in April, it bounced back with an increase of both imports and exports in May.…
Bulgaria: EU Commission approves the new PDO – ‘Българско бяло саламурено сирене / Bulgarsko byalo salamureno sirene’
'Българско бяло саламурено сирене / Bulgarsko byalo salamureno sirene' is a fermented milk product made from whole cow's, sheep's, goat's,…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 27 July 2023
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE: A robust set of measures to boost sustainable investments for the transition. +++ The green transition: Sustainability disclosures in…
Agriculture: EU Commission approves a new PDO from the UK – ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’
‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb' is prime lamb that is born, reared and slaughtered on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. It is…
Agenda of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 25 July 2023 (updated 23/7)
The Spanish Presidency will give a presentation of its work programme and outline its main priorities for agriculture and fisheries…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 5 July 2023
European Green Deal: More sustainable use of plant and soil natural resources +++ Smaller European businesses need more support to…