Timo Landenberger

Timo Landenberger has been working as an editor for Table.Media Professional Briefings since May 2021. At Europe.Table, he deals with the range of topics surrounding the Green Deal and looks at EU agricultural policy as well as the industrial and energy sectors or the transport sector. Timo Landenberger took his first steps in journalism at the Südwest Presse, worked for the Passauer Neue Presse, before he changed perspectives for a while and ventured a look behind the scenes of the arena Brussels as a press officer in the EU Parliament.

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Rarely has an EU project been as controversial as the Nature Restoration Law. In addition to nature conservation, it is also about climate protection. In this context, the restoration of peatlands can become a decisive factor. continue reading →

The agricultural sector has been dragging its feet for years in reducing its emissions. Now, a pricing model is supposed to fix it. But the hurdles are high – and time is running out. continue reading →

In the dispute over the pesticide regulation, Green Deal Commissioner Timmermans threatened the EU Parliament with a counter-blockade on EU genetic engineering law. Environmental and consumer protectionists fear deterioration on both sides. continue reading →

European agriculture must reduce its emissions – in crop production, too. But natural processes can hardly be replaced. continue reading →

Emissions must also be reduced in agriculture. The revision of a directive is therefore intended to make the industry more accountable – and the outcry follows immediately. continue reading →

The conflict over the impact of the planned EU Nature Conservation Directive on agriculture is coming to a head. EPP and Greens clash. The Commission defends its course. continue reading →

Since June 2022, Ukraine has had "candidate country" status. After the end of the war, the country wants to become an EU member as soon as possible. But the chaos surrounding Ukrainian grain on European agricultural markets is dampening hopes of early accession. continue reading →

Technical negotiations on the planned regulation to reduce the use of pesticides begin today in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. Finding a compromise is likely to be difficult. Almost 3,000 amendments have been received, ranging from significant tightening to complete rejection of the Commission's proposal. continue reading →

The national ban on glyphosate has been lifted again in Luxembourg. One reason: the active ingredient is still approved in the EU until at least the end of the year. While the agricultural industry insists on a continuation, toxicologists and environmentalists call for a ban. The German government also wants to stick to its plans to ban the herbicide. continue reading →

Without the use of new, digital technologies, the EU's sustainability goals in agriculture will be virtually impossible to achieve, say experts. But the changeover is complex, expensive and needs the right political framework – this calls for action in Brussels and Berlin. continue reading →

Brussels is debating the pros and cons of carbon farming to achieve climate and environmental targets. Financing by means of certificate trading is particularly controversial. Meanwhile, a new study shows that regenerative agriculture is worthwhile. Even without certificates. continue reading →

Europe's soils are in bad shape. This affects food production, water supply, biodiversity and the climate. The EU Commission wants to take countermeasures with a new directive to protect soil health. Long overdue, say environmental associations. Farmers are protesting. continue reading →

Due to the continuing high prices and food shortages on the global market, the debate about the supply of fertilizers is not slowing down. The EU Parliament is demanding far-reaching measures from the Commission. Environmentalists warn that climate targets could be jeopardized. continue reading →

The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding period aims to put agriculture on the path to sustainability. But even after the introduction of the national strategy plans, the goals remain well out of reach. A broad-based monitoring committee is supposed to change that and continuously adjust the funding framework. Whether this will succeed is questionable. continue reading →

Without a significant increase in CO2 storage, a climate-neutral Europe is out of reach. The EU Commission focuses primarily on carbon farming and has launched a legal framework for the certification of CO2 sinking capacity. But this is precisely what could jeopardize the goals. continue reading →

To stop the decline in ecological diversity and the pollution of soil, air and water, toxic pesticides must be significantly reduced. The EU is working on a law to this effect. But the rifts are deep and the project could even fail altogether. continue reading →

Biodiversity and farm-to-fork strategies: Several EU action plans aim at a green transformation of agriculture. Time is pressing. However, translating these plans into concrete measures and laws is still a long way off. continue reading →

With the Nature Restoration Law, the EU wants to set a good example globally. But even after the success of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), the dispute over the design continues in Brussels. In his draft, rapporteur César Luena sets higher goals. The opposition was not long in coming. continue reading →