Brussels threatens EU countries with fines for lax approach to environmental pollution
The European Commission is threatening to take six EU countries to the highest EU court because they do not do enough about soil and air pollution.
The Netherlands already has to comply with stricter EU environmental regulations
By order of the European Commission, the Netherlands must reduce the spreading of manure this year and drain larger parts of the surface water...
EU is working on broader cartel rules for the agricultural and food chain
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on broadening competition rules in European agriculture. It's about allowing...
European Commissioners must bring in their plans next year
The European agricultural agenda next year will largely be dominated by the same topics that were also the debates in last year 2022...
Also next year less EU advertising for meat and dairy consumption
The European Commission will allocate more than 185 million euros next year for promotion and advertising campaigns for European food products. The focus will just...
EU extends and broadens state aid rules for agriculture and livestock
The European Commission has approved the extension of Dutch state aid rules for the agricultural and forestry sector. That compensation for Green Deal effects already applies...
Wojciechowski: Ukrainian exports lead to market disruption in neighboring countries
The European Union should review its free trade agreement with Ukraine and, if necessary, reintroduce import duties on some agricultural products, Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said on Wednesday...
European Commission waives ban on fertilizers in vulnerable geieden
The European Commission relaxes the controversial proposal to reduce fertilizers in agriculture. The total ban on 'vulnerable gebieden' is lifted, and...
European Commission: EU countries can buy fertilizer themselves
The European Commission sees no possibility in the short term to do anything for farmers who suffer from...
Van Sparretak (GroenLinks) happy with EU approach B&B bookings
The European Commission is introducing new rules for holiday rental websites, such as Airbnb and Booking.com. Rental sites are required to provide information about the...
