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Commissioner tells Ukraine to supply EU with protein
Siobhán Walsh
The European Commissioner for Agriculture has suggested that Ukraine focuses on producing protein for the EU market, rather than other grains which it can sell around the world.
27 November 2024 News
MEP abstains from Commission vote over Mercosur deal
Ciarán Mullooly chose not to vote on the leadership team that will guide EU policy for the next five years due to concerns about the lack of commitments and transparency regarding Mercocur.
27 November 2024 News
New Commission gets final green light
The new European Commission sees a Luxembourg man at the wheel of agriculture and food.
Changing of the guard in Brussels
As the US prepares to transition to a second Trump administration, renewal is also under way in Brussels.
8 November 2024 News
More services needed to help farmers’ wellbeing, says next commissioner
A question on supports for farmers’ mental and physical health at Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen’s confirmation hearing provoked a candid and emotional response.
6 November 2024 News
‘Unacceptable’ that billionaires benefit from CAP - next commissioner
European commissioner-designate for agriculture Christophe Hansen said he wants to champion a CAP that supports small farmers.
4 November 2024 News
Generational renewal main priority for next commissioner for agriculture
European commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen said generational renewal will be at the centre of his vision for agriculture and food.
4 November 2024 News
Commission failed to prevent Wojciechowski conflict of interest - EU ombudsman
The complaint was made by an organisation representing Polish farmers, who lodged a complaint concerning Polish agricultural legislation.
1 November 2024 News
Hansen named new European agriculture commissioner
The announcement of the next College of Commissioners came from Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen.
17 September 2024 News
Next Commissioner must fight for 'stronger CAP budget'
Outgoing European Agriculture Commissioner says his dream is to increase the agriculture budget by 50%.
17 July 2024 News
Commissioner calls for more CAP funding
European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski looks back on a term of ‘crisis management’ and recommends that more money is secured for the next CAP.
17 July 2024 News