EU Council strikes deal on new rules to combat overfishing
Revised fisheries control system modernises the way fishing activities are controlled.
Background on the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 30 May 2023
Based on information provided by the Commission and member states, the Council will take stock of the market situation for…
Cuba: EU HR/VP Borrell in Havana on 25-27 May
Brussels, 23 May 2023 High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will travel to Cuba on 25-27 May to represent the...
State aid: EU Commission approves €1bn Polish scheme to support agricultural producers affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 23 May 2023 The European Commission has approved an approximately €1 billion (PLN 4.7...
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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...
Poland: EU Commission approves €1.3bn to support agricultural producers’ payments of insurance premiums
Brussels, 16 May 2023 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a...
State aid: EU Commission approves €122.6m Polish scheme to support agricultural producers affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 15 May 2023 The European Commission has approved an approximately €122.6 million (PLN 561.6 million) Polish...
Bees and pesticides: EFSA reviews guidance for assessing risks
Parma, 11 May 2023 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed its guidance document...
Agriculture MEPs to visit the Netherlands
Brussels, 11 May 2023 A delegation from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, led...
State aid: EU Commission approves €137m Portuguese scheme to support agricultural producers affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 5 May 2023 The European Commission has approved an approximately €137 million Portuguese scheme to support primary...
Poland: EU Commission approves €435.4m to support the wheat production sector affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 5 May 2023 The European Commission has approved an approximately €435.4 million (PLN 2 billion) Polish...
RRF: EU Commission disburses first payment of €301m to Denmark
Brussels, 27 April 2023 Today’s payment of €301 million in grants was made possible by...
Global Gateway: EU and Togo strengthen business partnership
Brussels, 24 April 2023 As part of Global Gateway, the EU is announcing a new...
EU Commission updates marketing standards of agri-food products to better address consumer needs
Brussels, 21 April 2023 Today, the Commission proposed to revise the existing marketing standards applicable to...
New rules for EU geographical indications to protect products and producers
Brussels, 20 April 2023 On Thursday, the Agriculture Committee adopted its position on new rules...
Agenda highlights: Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 25 April 2023
Brussels, 19 April 2023 Agriculture Carbon farming Based on information from the Commission, ministers...
Food security: A ship with Ukrainian grain arrived in Yemen
Kyiv, 18 April 2023 As part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative of President of...
MEPs: Polish ban on Ukrainian farm products is a hysterical reaction playing s into Putin’s hands
Brussels, 18 April 2023 As an example of yet another clear disregard of EU rules,...
Agriculture: Latest short-term outlook report shows war in Ukraine continues to impact EU farmers
Brussels, 30 March 2023 Today, the Commission has published the latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural...
Agriculture: EU Commission approves two new PGIs from India and Croatia
Brussels, 29 March 2023 Today, the Commission approved the addition of two new Protected Geographical Indications...
State aid: EU Commission approves €126m to Poland to support the wheat and maize production sector affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 27 March 2023 The European Commission has approved an approximately €126 million (PLN 600 million) Polish...
Agriculture: EU Commission launches call for applications for second edition of EU Organic Awards
Brussels, 27 March 2023 Following the success of the first edition of the EU Organic Awards,...
Bulgaria: EU Commission approves €109m to support farmers affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 24 March 2023 The European Commission has approved an approximately €109 million (BGN 213 million) Bulgarian...
Agriculture: EU Commission calls for applications for the upcoming EU Fertilisers Market Observatory
Brussels, 16 March 2023 The Commission committed to launch in 2023 an EU Fertilisers Market...
Agriculture: EU Commission approves the first PDO from Iceland, and a new one from Türkiye
Brussels, 13 March 2023 Today the Commission approved the first ever Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)...
Agriculture: Record value of EU agri-food trade in November 2022
Brussels, 7 March 2023 The Commission has today published the latest monthly agri-food trade report,...
College meeting: New directors appointed
EU Commission appoints a new Director for its department for agriculture and rural development ...
RRF: Positive preliminary assessment of Denmark’s request for €301m disbursement
Brussels, 20 February 2023 The European Commission has today endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Denmark’s payment...
Agriculture: EU Commission approves re-introduction of Czech scheme to support SMEs affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 24 February 2023 The European Commission has found the re-introduction of a Czech scheme...
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EU Commission – February infringements package
Brussels, 15 February 2023 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions,...
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 1 February 2023
GREEN INDUSTRIES The Green Deal Industrial Plan: putting Europe’s net-zero industry in the lead EU...
EU Commission adopts stringent residue limits for pesticides to protect pollinators
Brussels, 2 February 2023 Today, the Commission adopted new rules which will, once applicable, lower...
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 31 January 2023
FOOD Opening contribution by Mr Janusz Wojciechowski in exchange of views on CAP strategic plans...
Main results: Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 30 January 2023
Brussels, 30 January 2023 Agriculture Market situation Ministers took stock of the market situation...
Legislation: EU Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
Brussels, 27 January 2023 The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to...
Revision of the EU Pollinators Initiative: Press remarks by EU Commissioner Sinkevičius
Brussels, 24 January 2023 “Check against delivery” Good afternoon everyone, Today is a positive step...
EU Commission launches public consultation on sustainability in agriculture
Brussels, 10 January 2023 The European Commission today launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties...
Alarming increases in agricultural production costs – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 4 January 2023 See question(s) : E-003641/2022 EN E-003641/2022 Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski on...
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 14 December 2022
COMMON POLICIES State aid: Commission adopts new rules for agriculture, forestry and fishery and aquaculture...
New Common Agricultural Policy set for 1 January 2023
Brussels, 14 December 2022 The approval of all 28 Strategic Plans (one for each EU country and...
EU Commission adopts new rules for agriculture, forestry, fishery and aquaculture sectors
Brussels, 14 December 2022 The European Commission has adopted today revised State aid rules for...
Fisheries: EU Council ministers agreed in fishing opportunities for 2023
Brussels, 13 December 2022 2023 fishing opportunities for Atlantic, North Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak, Mediterranean...
CAP 2023-2027: strategic plans of Bulgaria and Romania worth €20.5bn approved
Brussels, 7 December 2022 Today, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans of Bulgaria and...
CAP 2023-2027: Strategic plans of Cyprus and Italy worth €26.9bn approved
Brussels, 2 December 2022 Today, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans of Cyprus and Italy, respectively worth €373...
Expo 2030/Odesa: Zelenskyy adresses International Bureau of Expositions
Kyiv, 29 November 2022 Mr. President! Mr. Secretary General! Ladies and Gentlemen! I am honoured...
FAC (Development): Press remarks by EU HR Borrell ahead of the meeting
Brussels, 28 November 2022 Check against delivery! Good morning, Today, I am going to chair...
EU Commission supports Ukrainian president’s “Grain from Ukraine” initiative
Brussels, 28 November 2022 On Saturday, day of remembrance of the Holodomor, President of the...
Grain from Ukraine: Statement by President von der Leyen
Brussels, 26 November 2022 “Check against delivery” Thank you, dear Volodymyr, for convening us on...
CAP 2023-27: Strategic plans of Czechia and Slovakia worth €8.9bn approved
Brussels, 24 November 2022 Today, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans of Czechia and Slovakia, respectively worth €5.6...
Swedish Government welcomes the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Stockholm, 23 November 2022 On 17 November, the agreement on Ukrainian grain exports was extended...