Press releases

An ambitious EU competitiveness agenda must place the future of the European agri-food chain at its core

Agriculture and food have always been at the heart of the European project, a pillar of our economy, our security and our way of life. It is a strategic sector of the economy, be it at EU or national level.

Joint Statement on the EU–Ukraine Trade Agreement Update

We acknowledge today’s announcement on the updated trade agreement between the European Union and Ukraine. Our sectors require certainty, predictability, and a genuine level playing field to remain viable.

Serious concerns over the UE-Mercosur trade agreement: urgent action needed to protect the EU agri-food chain

As discussions on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement resumed from october 7 to 9 in Brasilia, our sectors once again reaffirm their strong opposition to the agreement, highligthing its potential repercussions on the EU agri-food supply.

Formal approval of the Ukraine ATMs – EU institutions will have to do better for the revision of the association agreement!

The European Parliament formally approved by 428 in favour (with 131 against and 44 abstentions) the compromise on the renewal of Ukraine trade measures that was reached by institutions on 8th April.

INTA MEPs fail EU producers by dismissing potential improvements to Ukraine ATMs

The INTA Committee voted on the renewal of the ATMs for Ukraine.

The Council has chosen to ignore farmers’ concerns regarding Ukraine ATMs; it is now imperative for the European Parliament to take action

The economic sustainability of the EU's poultry meat, eggs, sugar, grain, and honey sectors will be endangered because the Commission proposed text on Ukraine ATMs