The EU Deforestation Regulation comes into force at the end of the year. It is intended to prevent importing and exporting products associated with illegal deforestation. Critics fear disproportionately high hurdles for producers and traders. Human rights and environmental protection organizations see many myths in circulation.
By Lukas Knigge
A female farmer is at the top of the European election list for the Free Voters. Christine Singer, currently state farmer in Bavaria, wants to campaign for a reduction in bureaucracy – and admits that she is competing with the CSU for the favor of farmers.
By Redaktion Table
So far, European agriculture has managed to prevent significant EU climate action mandates. However, the pressure on Brussels to no longer exempt the agricultural sector is mounting. There is ongoing discussion about including it in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). What are the possibilities?
By Lukas Knigge
It is likely to be one of the most contentious issues of the next EU legislature: How to deal with emissions from agriculture? Some advocate for a CO2 price for the sector. Peter Liese of the EPP believes this debate is premature.
By Lukas Knigge
The French conservatives Les Républicains have finalized their election list. In second place is an agricultural expert who is likely to play a key role in shaping the EPP's agricultural policy after the elections.
By Claire Stam
After CETA was provisionally rejected by the French Senate following massive criticism from farmers, French Prime Minister Attal defends the free trade agreement. It is particularly advantageous for French farmers.
By Redaktion Table
In Germany, very little money is spent on promoting the competitiveness of agricultural businesses. This is the result of a new study. Its authors recommend reconciling competitiveness and sustainability.
By Julia Dahm
EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski is proposing a significant relaxation in the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy. However, experts believe that his plans are legally shaky.
By Julia Dahm
French MEP and agricultural expert Christophe Clergeau (S D) is currently making a name for himself as a shadow rapporteur in the negotiations on new genetic engineering techniques. An advocate of stronger regulation of agricultural markets, he will be running in the next European elections.
By Claire Stam
