The Council approved a revised EU maritime security strategy and action plan, aimed at addressing security challenges at sea. The strategy and its accompanying action plan were first adopted by the Council in 2014, with the action plan being updated in 2018. Together, the two documents have provided a comprehensive framework for tackling various threats […]
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Council and European Parliament reach agreement on strengthening geographical indications
Council and Parliament negotiators reached a provisional deal aimed at strengthening geographical indications (GIs) and other quality schemes for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products and improving their uptake across the EU. The deal will bring tangible benefits to the rural economy and it will safeguard the EU’s gastronomic heritage across the world. Geographical indications showcase the very best of our […]
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10 ways EU Space helps fight global hunger
The world’s population is growing, meaning there’s more mouths to feed. With climate change wreaking havoc on global food supply chains, doing so in a sustainable manner becomes increasingly difficult. That’s why initiatives like the World Food Day are so critical. Celebrated every 16 October, World Food Day puts the spotlight on the importance of […]
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Eurobarometer: Protecting animal welfare is essential for Europeans
Protecting the welfare of animals is essential for Europeans, as shown by the results of a Eurobarometer survey published. The Commission has been acting to improve animal welfare for over 40 years, progressively improving the lives of animals and adopting welfare standards in legislation that are amongst some of the highest in the world. This […]
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The Spanish presidency wants to promote the extension of the PRIMA program for scientific cooperation in the Mediterranean
The European PRIMA programme, an initiative for the development of more sustainable agri-food systems in the Mediterranean region, could be extended until 2027, three years more than initially planned, following the agreement reached to negotiate the extension. Since its launch in 2018 within the framework of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, the Partnership for Research […]
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Fishing for 2024 in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
The Commission adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2024 for the Mediterranean and the Black Seas. The proposal promotes the sustainable management of fish stocks in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas and delivers on the political commitments made in the MedFish4Ever and Sofia Declarations. The Commission proposes to use the same tools that were introduced in the 2022 and […]
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Competitive EU agri-food sector achieves high level of diversification in trade
The EU’s high level of trade diversification, showcased in a European Commission report published today, supports a competitive and resilient EU agri-food sector. Trading key commodities, such as food, with a wide array of partners minimises supply chain risks and vulnerabilities. In the case of agrifood products, it strengthens resilience by not creating unnecessary dependencies […]
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EU aquaculture in 2021: 1.1 million tonnes farmed
In 2021, an estimated 1.1 million tonnes of aquatic organisms were farmed in the EU, valued at €4.2 billion. Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, involves the controlled cultivation of fish, molluscs, and crustaceans. Four EU countries collectively accounted for about two-thirds (68%) of the total production of farmed aquatic organisms in 2021: Spain 25%, France 17%, and […]
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Meet the winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards
The Commission has unveiled the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards. Much like last year’s edition, this year’s winners are various actors from the European organic sector, who represent excellence along the organic value chain. The EU Organic Awards also mark the celebration of the EU Organic Day launched by […]
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