A recent study suggests a possible increased cancer risk associated with glyphosate exposure. The European Commission has announced it will task EU regulatory agencies with evaluating these new findings – and will take action if necessary.
By Julia Dahm
The European Commission wants to speed up approval procedures for plant protection products. For the head of the responsible EU authority, this is only possible if it is better funded.
By Julia Dahm
EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen wants to achieve fair conditions for farmers through mirror clauses for imported goods. However, the plans could lead to distortions in international agricultural trade, complains Martin Courbier, Managing Director of the agricultural trade association Der Agrarhandel.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Commission wants to apply domestic standards to imported agricultural goods. This is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of local agriculture. But to justify the move under trade law, the Brussels authority has to get creative.
By Julia Dahm
In a draft for his vision paper on agriculture, Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen promises stricter rules for imported food. In this way, he wants to ensure the competitiveness of domestic agriculture.
By Julia Dahm
A whole series of legislative proposals are being put to a vote in Strasbourg this week that will be crucial in completing the Green Deal. The Net Zero Industry Act and the Pesticides Regulation in particular are considered important dossiers – albeit for different reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
