Summit on Food Security: Address by EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski
"In the face of conflict, we must call on a spirit of co-operation. Russia wants to divide us, and to use food as…
Forum for the Future of Agriculture: Speech by President von der Leyen
"This year, you are meeting at a pivotal moment. Agriculture and food security are very high on the political agenda,…
UK: Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference
Because as COVID-19 and the effects of climate change have illustrated, and indeed Tom Bradshaw just made this point on…
Norway donates NOK250m to food security in Ukraine through the Nansen programme
NOK 50 million will be allocated to the World Bank's Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF). The…
CAP: 2023-2027 period highlights shift towards a sustainable EU farming model
Today, European Commission's report confirms the important role of CAP Strategic Plans for maintaining farmers' income and food security, while supporting…
France commits $150m to boost global food security via IFAD
France is calling for an extraordinary effort to raise $2 billion to help IFAD guarantee food security and stability in…
Ukraine: France condemns Russian strikes on the Izmail district
Russia is thereby continuing its blackmail of global food security, marked by the systematic destruction of transit and storage facilities…
Coping with climate shocks: Food security in a spatial framework – IMF working paper
In the model, households endogenously respond to negative climate shocks by drawing-down assets, importing food and temporarily migrating to earn…
Zelenskyy: We are doing everything to ensure that Ukraine remains a guarantor of food security
We are constantly working with our partners at all levels. Today, Head of the Office Yermak, Minister of Foreign Affairs…
UN Security Council: Ukraine
Russian Federation’s decision to terminate its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative has resulted in rising food prices around…
UN Security Council: UK on Russia’s latest Black Sea Grain Initiative demands
Russian missile attacks on Odessa, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv destroyed over 60,000 tons of grain. That is enough to feed 270,000…
Ukraine: France condemns Russian strikes targeting Odesa
After calling the Black Sea Grain Initiative into question, Russia once again irresponsibly put global food security at risk. France…
Finland at FAO Conference: Food security is prerequisite for life
The Conference of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO is currently meeting in Rome. Permanent Secretary Jaana Husu-Kallio delivered…
EU HRVP Borrell travels to Egypt
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will travel to Egypt on 17-19 June.
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Joint press release on the meeting between EU Commission President von der Leyen and Mexican President Obrador
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, visited Mexico on 15 June 2023 to meet President Andrés Manuel López…
Background on the EU Parliament Agenda on 13 June 2023
Around 13.00, immediately after the voting session, MEPs will discuss with Commissioners Vestager and Breton a proposal for a new…
EFSA consults on health risks caused by polybrominated diphenyl ethers in food
Foods contaminated with polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) pose a health risk to all age groups. This is the draft conclusion…
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World Bank to establish crisis facility for Ukraine and other countries affected by the war
Stockholm, 19 May 2023 The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the recommendation to...
Olaf Scholz: “We need a geopolitical, larger, reformed EU, open to the future”
Brussels, 9 May 2023 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debated with MEPs during the ‘This is...
WTO: Insights into global trade
Geneva, 28 March 2023 Food security: The key to unlocking agriculture negotiations at the WTO?...
Russia/Eurasian Intergovernmental Council: Press statements by Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich
Moscow, 3 February 2023 Excerpts from the transcript Mikhail Mishustin: Colleagues, media representatives, I would like...
EU Commission publishes analysis on main drivers affecting food security
Brussels, 4 January 2023 Today, the Commission published an analysis by Commission services on the main...
MEPs assess EU-Saudi Arabia relations at a time of geopolitical shifts
Brussels, 21 December 2022 A delegation from the European Parliament, led by the Chair of...
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EU and African Union commissions take stock of the implementation of the February Summit commitments
Brussels, 28 November 2022 Today, African Union and European Union Commissions engaged on their strategic...
European and African Union Commissions meet in Brussels to strengthen partnership between the two continents
Brussels, 25 November 2022 Following the EU-AU summit in February, the European Commission and the Commission of the...
Food and energy security: Statement by EU Commission President at the G20 Summit session
Brussels, 15 November 2022 Dear President Widodo, colleagues, the G20 is a critical forum to...
Ukraine – Solidarity Lanes: €1bn mobilised increase global food security
Brussels, 11 November 2022 On behalf of the European Commission, Czechia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Republic...
Food security: EU Commission addresses the matter of fertilisers in the EU and globally
Brussels, 9 November 2022 Fertilisers play a significant role for food security. Their production...
Joint Statement following the latest meeting of the EU-US Task Force on Energy Security
Brussels, 7 November 2022 On 3 November 2022, the EU-US Task Force on Energy Security...
President of Ukraine on Russian attempts to exacerbate the food crisis
Kyiv, 21 October 2022 Good health to you, fellow Ukrainians! I held another meeting of...
Black Sea Grain Initiative offers hope, shows power of trade
Geneva, 20 October 2022 The renewal of the UN-led initiative is vital to continuing to...
EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
Brussels, 29 September 2022 On the occasion of the third International Day of Awareness of...
Global Gateway: President von der Leyen announces funding for climate, human rights, and health
Brussels, 26 September 2022 The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, concluded on...
WTO: Agriculture meeting highlights food security and MC12 outcomes
Geneva, 19 September 2022 Food security was the main focus of the meeting of the...
Russia: Vladimir Putin takes part in the SCO Heads of State Council meeting
Moscow, 16 September 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in an expanded-format meeting of...
The global food security crisis
Brussels, 16 September 2022 Scarcity of food is becoming a growing concern for millions of...
EU Commission registers two new initiatives on renewable energy and on protecting rural heritage
Brussels, 7 September 2022 Today, the Commission decided to register two European Citizens’ Initiatives, entitled “Every...
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UN Security Council: Federal Council adopts Swiss priorities
Bern, 31 August 2022 At its meeting on 31 August 2022, the Federal Council was...
Ukraine: First meeting of the “Kyiv Initiative” held in Kyiv
Kyiv, 22 August 2022 Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak...
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Ukraine: Telephone conversation of Vladimir Putin with Emmanuel Macron
Moscow, 19 August 2022 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French...
Highest global food price index – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 16 August 2022 See question(s) : E-001837/2022 EN E-001837/2022 Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski on...
Ukraine and Moldova: EU Commission extends four Transport Corridors
Brussels, 28 July 2022 The Commission yesterday amended its December 2021 proposal, under discussion by...
Production of cereals: EU Commission proposes short-term derogation
Brussels, 22 July 2022 Following a request from EU Member States, the Commission is proposing...
EU Commission: WTO 12th Ministerial Conference secures key outcomes
Brussels, 17 June 2022 The EU welcomes the successful results in key areas of the...
Updated conclusions of the Special European Council on 30-31 May 2022
Brussels, 31 May 2022 (OR. en) EUCO 21/22, CO EUR 9, CONCL 4, NOTE From: General Secretariat of...
Background briefing on the special European Council on 30-31 May 2022
Brussels, 29 May 2022 EU leaders will meet on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 May in Brussels, Belgium, for...
Looming food security crisis: Emergency meeting of African governments and IMF
Emergency Meeting of African Ministers of Finance and Ministers of Agriculture on the Looming Food...
Ukraine: MEPs debate infrastructure, food security, humanitarian aid, and culture
Brussels, 16 May 2022 Four EP committees will take stock on Tuesday of Ukraine’s transport,...
War in Ukraine, food security and the impact on the EU budget – EU Commission answer
See question(s) : P-001111/2022 Answer given by Ms Urpilainen on behalf of the European Commission (5.5.2022) On...
Food security: EU steps up support to drought-affected countries in Horn of Africa
Brussels, 26 April 2022 A devastating climate-induced drought is affecting the Horn of Africa. The...