Agriculture

A prosperous and secure fishing industry

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6 December 2019

Despite past failures of the Common Fisheries Policy, the EU can lead the way on restoring the health of our oceans and safeguarding their biodiversity, argues Chris Davies.

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Europe must embrace GMOs to address the UN SDGs

26 November 2019

Jonathan D.G Jones argues why the EU should replace chemistry-based agriculture with genetic...

In conversation with... Carlo Buontempo

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21 November 2019

“Accurate, quality assured and freely available environmental data from ECMWF’s Copernicus...

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In conversation with... David Clark

18 November 2019

We passionately believe in the power of whole grain, but it's up to all of us to make sure it's...

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Smart villages

23 October 2019

We spoke to MEPs from across Parliament about how the EU can better support rural communities.

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Global Fertilizer Day: Meeting future food needs

10 October 2019

Jacob Hansen explains how the fertilizer industry’s Feeding Life 2030 vision can continue feeding...

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The post-2020 CAP can play a crucial role in restoring nature

10 September 2019

Intensive farming is a major driver of biodiversity loss, but as a series of LIFE projects shows,...

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A wake-up call for EU fisheries ministers

31 July 2019

The latest scientific advice from The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)...

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Anti-palm oil lobbies bending the EU’s will

30 July 2019

Youssef Kobo explains how anti-palm oil lobbies are hurting the environment and the EU’s poorest...

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Paper food packaging "not as innocent as it seems", says consumer body

30 July 2019

A new study by consumer group BEUC underscores the need for EU-wide rules to regulate non-plastic...

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Growing scientific progress

25 July 2019

Students Martina Helmlinger and Lilli Schütz tell us why they are launching a Citizens’ Initiative...

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Respecting science and ethics: the case of GMOs

14 May 2019

Reasoned policymaking on GM crops requires a philosophical, as well as scientific analysis, argues...

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An inhumane and dangerous practice

25 April 2019

China’s burying of pigs alive in an effort to control African Swine Fever is a brutal method of...

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Facts must trump fear

17 April 2019

EuropaBio responds to EU Parliament vote on food chain risk assessment.

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Anthea McIntyre: Parliament’s pesticides committee reached the wrong conclusions

12 April 2019

A special committee set up by Parliament to look into the authorisation of potentially harmful...

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Parliament week ahead: Brexit tops the agenda

1 April 2019

Parliament will this week debate the latest state of play on the UK’s protracted withdrawal from...

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Innovation happens where it’s welcome

25 March 2019

If we want European SMEs and farmers to be innovators and compete at the highest levels, then we...

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Quality on tap

20 March 2019

The Drinking Water Directive is our opportunity to address the modern challenges of supplying high-...

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Issue 491 | 18 March 2019

18 March 2019

Former MEP, Finnish Prime Minister and recent EPP Spitzenkandidat shortlistee, Alexander Stubb...

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EU-Africa relations: Shared Ambitions

8 March 2019

A Parliament Magazine special supplement

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Parliament’s pesticide committee stance receives mixed reactions

30 January 2019

MEPs have given a mixed reaction to Parliament’s decision to adopt the recommendations of a special...

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Issue 487 | 21 January 2019

22 January 2019

Preview to the 11th Conference on Space Policy, Carbon Efficiency, Brexit, Copyright, Reducing...

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How Europe has priced out innovation: the example of plants

16 January 2019

Europe is lagging behind on several breakthrough technologies, especially in the field of...

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EuropaBio statement on court ruling that impacts genome-edited products

20 December 2018

EuropaBio calls for change, following court ruling that impacts genome-edited products.

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EU Parliament vote highlights need to build trust in risk assessment

19 December 2018

EuropaBio responds to the EU Parliamentary plenary vote on a legislative proposal for a regulation...

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EuropaBio position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies

18 December 2018

EuropaBio's position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies calls for the abolishment of mandatory...

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Central and Eastern European farmers protest for equal pay

17 December 2018

Hundreds of farmers from across Central and Eastern Europe staged a protest in Brussels on Thursday...

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Happy holidays: family, friends, food and anaphylactic shock?

9 December 2019

At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the potential dangers of food allergens. Proper implementation of EU food allergen regulation saves lives, explains Charles Kinney from the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations (EFA)

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A GovTech Ecosystem approach is needed to reap the Benefits of AI

4 December 2019

The potential to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for positive change is great. However, government leaders cannot manage it alone. A task of this magnitude requires collaboration with the private-sector and civil society - an entire GovTech ecosystem, write Gabriel Bellenger and Bernard Le Masson of Accenture.

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What if technology could help us hack climate change?

4 December 2019

Cutting-edge technologies such as AI are here to make our lives easier, but they can also be used to make them more sustainable, writes APPLiA’s Paolo Falcioni.

Latest blog

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Terrorism still high on the EU agenda

26 March 2019

On the third anniversary of the Brussels terror attacks, Eli Hadzhieva discusses how counter-terrorism measures have strengthened in the EU, but many challenges still remain unaddressed.

Stakeholder Reports

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Half a term left to boost jobs, growth and competitiveness through EU bioindustries

12 September 2017

EuropaBio mid-term alert to the Commission, Parliament and Council - download the report below.

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The Green G-nome's guide to GM crops and policies in the EU

12 September 2017

Download EuropaBio's report below or click here.

Latest Blogs

ShiFt happens, but it's not always good science

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brian.johnson

10 October 2016

Scientific revolutions may be on the horizon, but most of this shift isn't credible science or a step forward, argues Christopher J. Borgert.

It’s time to put meat on the climate negotiating table

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brian.johnson

25 November 2015

A global reduction in meat consumption could bring a quarter of the emissions reductions needed to meet the two degree target at which dangerous climate change can be avoided, writes Laura Wellesley.

Europe's Club du Bois: A foundation for jobs, growth, and climate goals?

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brian.johnson

12 January 2015

The 'Club du Bois' has provided an open forum for policymakers and stakeholders who believe that the European woodworking sector represents an essential industry in combating climate change and ushering in green growth for the EU, says Maria Noichl.

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