The Commission last September 8 proposed a Regulation to strengthen protections for EU farmers in the context of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA). The proposed safeguards deliver on the guarantees provided to EU farmers under the EMPA legal proposal, sent to EU Member States by the Commission on 3 September. In practice, they provide an additional […]
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Commission approves new geographical indications for Italy and Spain
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of ‘Olive taggiasche liguri’ and ‘Carne Salada del Trentino’ from Italy in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) and ‘Tharsys’ from Spain as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). The Protected Geographical Indication ‘Olive taggiasche liguri’ refers to table olives and olive paste or pâté made from […]
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Commission consults on revision of farm animal welfare rules
The Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input for the review of EU farm animal welfare legislation. Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views. The review of this legislation follows on from the mandate letter to Commissioner Várhelyi and takes place in […]
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EU welcomes entry into force of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
The European Union welcomes the long-awaited entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a major milestone after two decades of intense multilateral negotiations. This represents a significant step forward in the global effort to protect the world’s ocean, as it aims to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies, ultimately contributing to […]
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Commission approves new Spanish geographical indication
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of Spain’s ‘Queso de Burgos’ in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Queso de Burgos is a fresh cheese made from cow’s and sheep’s milk. It is white or slightly yellowish in colour and soft in texture. The cheese has a mild, milky taste, and the persistence […]
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Parliament sets out position on the future of EU agricultural policy
The EP wants a bigger independent agriculture budget after 2027, with less bureaucracy for farmers and incentives to achieve environmental and social objectives. MEPs insist that the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) should not be integrated with other areas of funding or be part of a larger financial envelope used by Member States for purposes […]
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EU Commission Launches Ocean Pact to Safeguard Marine Life and Boost the Blue Economy
The ocean shapes our economies, our food systems, even the air we breathe. To better protect our ocean, the Commission has adopted a European Ocean Pact, which will help to promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas. This Ocean Pact brings together EU ocean policies under one single […]
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EU supports Valencian agricultural sector with aid for fruit, vegetables and wine
The European Commission is stepping up to support fruit and vegetable and wine producers in Valencia hit hard by last autumn’s unprecedented weather conditions, introducing new flexibilities and cutting red tape to help them recover. The exceptional weather conditions caused damage to crops and production facilities. As a result, some activities for 2025 will no […]
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Commission approves new geographical indication for Spain
The Commission has approved the inclusion of ‘Miel de Asturias’ in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Miel de Asturias’ is a honey produced exclusively in Asturias, in the north of Spain, from plant species found in that region. It is characterised by an amber colour (ranging from light to very dark), a dense […]
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