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EU-Greenland relations in fisheries
Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has a significant fishing industry, with seafood exports accounting for over 90 % of total exports. The EU and Greenland have established fisheries relations since Greenland left the European Economic Community in 1985. The relationship allows EU vessels to fish in Greenlandic waters in return for a financial contribution, and allows duty-free access for Greenlandic fishery products to the EU market. In addition, Greenland is by ...
Targeted amendments to the CMO and other CAP regulations: Strengthening farmers' position in the food supply chain
In response to the difficulties and challenges faced by EU farmers in recent years, the Commission put forward a proposal to amend some of the rules on the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (CMO), so as to reinforce the position of farmers in the food supply chain. The proposed amendments enhance the existing provisions on contracts involving farmers, reinforce the bargaining power of producer organisations, simplify their recognition, and establish an incentive framework ...
European marine fishing areas: The Black Sea
The Black Sea's natural characteristics, its isolated position and the high percentage of waters where no life is possible, make it a unique and vulnerable place. Fisheries in the region face a number of challenges, including environmental issues such as pollution, over-exploitation, eutrophication, invasive species and climate change, that are linked directly to the sector's sustainability. The EU fleet comprises Bulgarian and Romanian vessels and is small compared with the other fleets in the region ...
EU fisheries agreement with Cabo Verde: Conclusion of a new protocol (2024-2029)
During the February plenary session, Ϸվ is due to vote on giving its consent to the conclusion of a new protocol implementing the EU fisheries agreement with the Republic of Cabo Verde. The protocol allows EU vessels to fish for tuna in Cabo Verdean waters and provides support to the development of Cabo Verde's fisheries.
Foot and mouth disease: Fresh cause for concern
It has been 14 years since the last outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in a European Union (EU) country. However, three water buffaloes have recently tested positive for the disease in Germany. While FMD poses no risk to human health, it is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect various cloven-hoofed animals. The speed with which the disease spreads makes it essential to cull all animals hosted on the affected farm once an outbreak is detected, and to apply strict biosecurity measures ...
Fishing outside the European Union: The external dimension of the common fisheries policy
The external dimension of the EU's common fisheries policy provides a framework for the activities of EU vessels fishing beyond European waters and is structured around two types of arrangement: multilateral agreements for fishing on the high seas, and bilateral agreements with third countries for fishing in areas under their jurisdiction. This analysis reviews the main aspects of the external dimension and its evolution over time.
At a glance note for the Research for the AGRI committee: The next reform of the CAP: The variables in the equation
This research project by the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) and The Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI) for the European Ϸվ provides an analysis of the various parameters that are likely to have an impact on the objectives and content of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2028-2034 funding period.
Research for the AGRI committee: The next reform of the CAP: The variables in the equation
This research project is delivered by the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) and The Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI) for the European Ϸվ provides an analysis of the various parameters that are likely to have an impact on the objectives and content of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2028-2034 funding period. This study comes in two volumes. Volume 1 is the study and Volume 2 is the annexe ...
COP 16 desertification conference: Outcomes
During its January session, Ϸվ is due to debate a Commission statement on the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). This conference concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13 December 2024, following two weeks of negotiations. A significant outcome of the conference was the commitment to support financially land restoration and drought resilience initiatives. However, it failed to establish a legally binding global framework ...
Urban agriculture: State of play
Urban agriculture is the practice of producing, processing and distributing food within cities and built-up peri-urban areas. A growing phenomenon worldwide in recent decades, it encompasses a wide range of food production activities, but also includes urban greening and delivers social, educational and recreational benefits. Despite growing interest and the rise of projects and networks across cities, urban agriculture remains largely confined to local or regional levels, with limited coverage in ...