The European Commission, while welcoming the political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Agriculture Ministers on the new Soil Monitoring Law, must accept a relaxation of the rules it intended to be stricter but which the agricultural sector opposed. Negotiations lasted two years. By eEuropa – 2 MIN READ Brussels, 10 April 2025 […]
European Commissioner Christophe Hansen (LUX), responsible for Agriculture, has announced that in the second half of the year he will present a comprehensive proposal for the reform—or at least the revitalisation—of the Common Agricultural Policy. The initiative aims to simplify reimbursement and aid procedures for farmers, enhance competitiveness, reduce the burdens imposed by the Green Deal, […]
Responding to Farmers’ Concerns: Simplification, Flexibility, and Environmental Commitment. The Agriculture and Fisheries Council had, in its February meeting, expressed a strong political will to address the concerns raised by farmers promptly. Following this, the Commission unveiled its proposal in March, marking a significant step toward amending the CAP regulations to better serve Europe’s agricultural […]
In a period that has shaken the agricultural and political landscape of Europe, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced the withdrawal of the proposed pesticide regulation. This marks a pivotal moment in the debate on the sustainable use of plant protection products in the European Union. The EU Treaty does not […]
The European Parliament has passed a landmark nature restoration law aiming to revive degraded habitats and ecosystems by 2050. It mandates improving 30% of habitats by 2030, with increasing targets for subsequent decades, focusing on agricultural and non-agricultural ecosystems alike. The law includes provisions for biodiversity enhancement, peatland restoration, and an “emergency brake” for food […]
In this contribution by Vitaliano Gemelli, the narrow vote of the European Parliament on the proposal of the European Commission for “Nature Restoration” is examined. European farmers has opposed this new setback, considering some objectives unrealistic and ideological. The former President of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions highlights the need to reflect on certain […]
In questo contributo dell’on. Vitaliano Gemelli, si esamina il voto risicato del Parlamento Europeo sulla proposta della Commissione Europea per il “ripristino della natura”. L’agricoltura europea si è opposta a questa nuova doccia fredda, ritenendo alcuni obiettivi irrealizzabili e ideologici. Il giá presidente della Commissione del Parlamento Europeo per le Petizioni evidenzia la necessità di […]
EU Commission is looking for a political mandate for new EU-U.S. negotiations on trade.
Today, the European Parliament endorsed the new EU-Japan trade agreement. Abolished the tariffs of 38% for the European hard cheese and tariff of 10% for Japanese cars. Abolished more than 90% of tariffs for EU exports and Japan will benefit for many good and services. The European Parliament voted this Wednesday the ratification of the […]
