Julia Dahm

After tough negotiations with France, the Commission President is now putting the free trade agreement to a vote. A series of assurances is intended to allay fa...

The European Commission is assuring domestic farmers of swift safeguard measures should the trade agreement cause market disruptions. This could allow France an...

The German states and industry representatives are calling for more rather than less funding for the Common Agricultural Policy, but the federal government is pushing for savings in the EU budget proposal. German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer can't stray too far from the government's line.

EU Environment Commissioner Roswall wants to postpone the anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) once again – allegedly just for technical reasons. The Commission is sending ambiguous signals as to whether substantive changes could follow.

The EU Commission is moving away from postponing the deadline for new rules against deforestation by one year across the board. In return, it is weakening reporting obligations for farmers and foresters, among others.

Following further commitments by the European Commission, a majority in the Council for the agreement is now within reach. However, there is still a need for clarification on one point.

With its fertilizer action plan, the Commission is aiming to strengthen the domestic industry and provide rapid relief to farmers in light of the impact of the war in Iran. However, the plan leaves sensitive issues unaddressed.