CEMBUREAU launches its updated 2050 Net Zero Roadmap, including a 2040 decarbonisation objective, revisited ambitions for 2030 and 2050, and the policy framework needed. This webinar will unveil this update, decarbonisation levers and the key role of EU policy in decarbonisation.
Polish farmers march against ‘green poison’ EU climate change ruleson 10/05/24 Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of the Polish capital Warsaw on Friday to show their opposition to European Union environmental regulations that farmers say are driving them out of business.
Wojciechowski is ‘grateful’ for farmers’ protests, CAP should be based on incentiveson 10/05/24 EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski told Euractiv he is grateful for the recent wave of farmers' protests, which helped ensure a swift response to their problems with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a system that should be based on incentives, not obligations.
Bernhard Url asked to stay at least another year as head of EFSAon 08/05/24 After expressing dissatisfaction with the rectruitment procedure led by the European Commission, the food safety Authority board decided to reappoint Bernhard Url, director since 2014, to allow the process for the selection to restart and be completed next year.
Commission to consider tools to speed up recovery of misspent agricultural fundson 08/05/24 The Commission will assess if there is a need to incentivise EU countries to shorten the time for the reclamation of irregular payments, a spokesperson said after the European Court of Auditors (ECA) highlighted the lengthy process to return improper disbursements to the EU budget.
The World Bank’s suggestions for EU agrifood sustainabilityon 08/05/24 While middle-income countries are leading contributors to global emissions from the agrifood system, the wealthy economies should lead increasing investments and shifting to sustainable diets, a recent report from the World Bank highlights.