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Farmers Emerge Victorious as EU Waters Down Soil Health Rules After Intense Lobbying

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 […]

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Support for Farmers: Council Endorses Targeted Review of the Common Agricultural Policy

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 […]

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The EU Commission Sinks its Proposal on Pesticides.

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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 […]

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New EU Nature Restoration Law. Key Exceptions for Farmers Following Brussels Protests

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 […]

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