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On 5 July 2023, the Commission tabled a proposal for a regulation on certain new genomic techniques (NGTs). It establishes two categories of plants obtained by NGTs: plants comparable to naturally occurring or conventional plants, and plants with modifications that are more complex. The two categories will be subject to different requirements to reach the market, taking into account their differing characteristics and risk profiles. Feedback from stakeholders is mixed. While industry interest groups ...

Zwischen 2019 und 2021 wurden im Rahmen der Europäischen Bürgerinitiative (EBI) „Bienen und Bauern retten!“ mehr als eine Million Unterschriften gesammelt. In der EBI wird eine Verringerung des Einsatzes von Pestiziden bis zu deren vollständiger Abschaffung bis 2035 gefordert. Die Kommission hat die Initiative begrüßt. Nach einer Anhörung im Januar 2023 wird das Europäische Parlament die Initiative während der März-I-Plenartagung erörtern.

Das vorliegende Dokument ist die Zusammenfassung der Studie über die Globale Wertschöpfungsketten: Potenzielle Synergien zwischen der Außenhandelspolitik und internen Wirtschaftsinitiativen zur Bewältigung der strategischen Abhängigkeiten der EU. Die ausführliche Studie ist in englischer Sprache unter folgendem Link abrufbar: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2023/702582/EXPO_STU(2023)702582_EN.pdf.

The European Commission adopted three legislative proposals on the future of the common agricultural policy (CAP) on 1 June 2018. One of the three proposals includes a regulation on CAP strategic plans. While the CAP retains its two-pillar structure, (Pillar I, agricultural income and market support, Pillar II rural development), interventions under both will be combined in one strategic plan for all CAP expenditure. Each Member State will be required to develop a strategic plan, setting out their ...

Plant Protection Products (PPPs) are often perceived by consumers as very harmful for human health and for the environment. The tendency in the EU policy is to stimulate the reduction of PPPs. Can we maintain high yield with less PPPs? This paper presents the current state of the art regarding the role of PPPs in securing global food production, preserving biodiversity and supporting farmer’s income. The role of various stakeholders on the current perception of risk by the general public is given ...

The April plenary session's highlight was the debate on the future of Europe with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, detailing his ambitions for a reinvigorated Europe, ready to face existing and emerging challenges. Members also heard from the European Council and Commission Presidents on the outcome of the March European Council meeting. High Representative Federica Mogherini made statements on the UN global compacts for migration and refugees, Syria, Russia, the situation in ...

Im Jahr 2014 verabschiedete die Kommission einen Vorschlag für eine Verordnung über die ökologische/biologische Produktion und die Kennzeichnung von ökologischen/biologischen Erzeugnissen. Mit dem Vorschlag sollen die bestehenden Rechtsvorschriften über die ökologische/biologische Produktion überarbeitet werden, um Hindernisse, die der nachhaltigen Entwicklung dieser Branche im Weg stehen, zu beseitigen. Dabei sollen die Regeln für das Kontrollsystem, die Handelsregelung, verschiedene Verfahren im ...

Developing organic production is an EU policy objective. While the EU organic market is constantly expanding, only 6 % of total EU agricultural area is used for organic cultivation, and the difference between EU demand and production is covered by growing imports. To overcome the regulatory obstacles to the development of the sector and increase consumer confidence in the EU organic logo, the Commission adopted a proposal in March 2014 for a regulation on organic production and labelling of organic ...

This study reviews existing scientific evidence regarding the impact of organic food on human health from an EU perspective, with a focus on public health. The development of environmentally sustainable and healthy food systems is an international priority. The study examines how organic food and organic agriculture can contribute to this in relation to public health. Human and animal studies directly addressing the health effects of organic food are reviewed. Furthermore, evidence linking principles ...

In its mid-term review of the Biodiversity strategy, the European Commission identified a continuing decline in the species and habitats associated with agriculture. It concluded that the strategy was not fulfilling expectations with regard to the contribution of agriculture and forestry to maintaining and enhancing biodiversity. Numerous studies show that agricultural biodiversity loss is linked to intensification of agricultural activities on the one hand, and the abandonment of farming on the ...