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Volt’s federalists consider joining Renew in EU Parliament, leaving Greens on 10/06/24
Anna Strolenberg, co-lead candidate of Volt Netherlands told Euractiv on Sunday evening that they are exploring the possibility of joining the ranks of Renew’s liberals at the European Parliament, and leaving the Greens/EFA group, with whom they currently sit.

Finland offers vaccination against bird flu to those working with poultry, or on fur farms on 07/06/24
Finland has become the first country in the EU to vaccinate against the H5N1 avian flu, currently spreading among US cattle, announcing that it will use the Sequirus vaccine that has been jointly procured at the EU level.

The left struggles to mobilise farmers in Europe on 07/06/24
During this electoral campaign, agricultural issues have taken centre stage due to the spectacular protests staged by farmers across Europe since January.

Wojciechowski: Agrifood sector should be spared from EU-China trade tensions on 07/06/24
Agrifood products should be kept out of the current EU-China trade tensions as the Asian giant is a key partner for the sector, EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski told Euractiv.

Familiar faces and newcomers, key agri-food candidates to watch in EU Elections on 06/06/24
On the eve of the EU elections, Euractiv takes a look at the expected outs – and possible “ins” – of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee (AGRI).

Argentine beef sector takes steps to meet new EU import rules on deforestation on 05/06/24
Argentina unveiled its first certification scheme for deforestation-free beef to European Union authorities in Brussels on Monday (3 June) as the country prepares for a new EU law targeting imports linked to deforestation.

Organic advocates celebrate legal win to halt ‘Eco-score’ labels on 05/06/24
The European federation of organic agriculture and its French members obtained a judicial agreement on 4 June to put an end to labels using the name 'Eco-score' for food products, as it can be misleading for consumers.

Sweden to ban bottom fishing in territorial waters on 05/06/24
Sweden is set to become the second EU country to ban bottom fishing in marine protected areas, going a step further than Greece's April decision by banning it in all territorial waters.

Fix biosolutions legislative landscape or lose talent and scale-ups, says strategist [Advocacy Lab Content] on 05/06/24
Investors champion biotechnology with AI as the engine of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but despite Europe’s strong ambitions biotech analysts say legislation designed for chemicals is not fit for the biological. The result is an exodus of talent and investment.

Radical farmers rally in Brussels calling for overhaul of EU green agenda on 04/06/24
Over a thousand farmers from at least nine EU countries gathered on the outskirts of Brussels, on Tuesday 4 June, protesting against European environmental rules and trade agreements, just days before voters head to the polls.

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Agrifood Weekly

EU agrifood policy – Navigating the next mandate (04/06/24)
EU challenges Colombia’s compliance with WTO ruling on frozen fries spat (03/06/24)
Farmers and activists call for greener agricultural policies during pre-election demonstration (01/06/24)
Indigenous groups warn of continued deforestation in Malaysia, as EU law nears (31/05/24)
Do we need a biofuel police? (31/05/24)
Improve pig welfare standards, demand animal rights advocates [Advocacy Lab Content] (31/05/24)
Commission moves ahead with simplification measures for farmers (30/05/24)
EU hits Russian grain imports with tariff hike, countries call for further restrictions (30/05/24)
NGO calls on EU to ban fast-growing chicken breeds (30/05/24)
EU cereal producers face impact from reduced toxin limits, warns MEP (29/05/24)
After protests German farmers remain ‘very dissatisfied’ with federal government (29/05/24)
Labour shortage, landmines plague Ukraine’s family farms, warns report (29/05/24)
Twitter Space: Upcoming EU mandate, what are the new agrifood priorities? (28/05/24)
EU countries determined to strengthen tools to prevent, manage agricultural crisis (28/05/24)
Group of EU countries pushes to extend food origin labelling (28/05/24)
Agriculture’s quiet digital innovation revolution, CtrlPlantRepeat [Advocacy Lab Content] (28/05/24)
Smallholder farmers struggling with new forestry requirements [Advocacy Lab Content] (28/05/24)
French farmers’ union boss wants Timmermans-style agriculture commissioner (27/05/24)
Agrifood Special CAPitals Brief: the rules against unfair trade practices (24/05/24)
Austrian farm minister pushes for quick adoption of proposal to lower wolf’s protection status (24/05/24)
EU countries fail again to find agreement on gene edited plants patents (24/05/24)
Commission suggests incentives to reduce dependency on protein in animal feed (24/05/24)
Stakeholders and NGOs mount pressure on Commission on anti-deforestation rules implementation  (23/05/24)
EU Commission fines US confectionery giant Mondelez €337.5 million (23/05/24)
EU’s strategic dialogue on agriculture halfway through but still far from conclusions (23/05/24)
Belgian EU presidency seeks to break stalemate on gene edited plants patents (22/05/24)
French government scraps organic farming targets from agri law under discussion (22/05/24)
The EU quota for imported sugar from Ukraine is already filled, Kyiv producers warn (21/05/24)
Ukraine must continue receiving strong European support in food, agricultural sector (21/05/24)
The evolution of Solidarity Lanes (17/05/24)
Farmers’ party pushes for hard line on agriculture in Dutch coalition   (17/05/24)
EU maize producers concerned by Ukraine export, eyeing integration as an opportunity (17/05/24)
Two major agri files EU Parliament will have to tackle in the next term (17/05/24)
EU to tighten grip on emergency pesticide use with new guidance on derogations  (16/05/24)
After UK ban on live animal exports, NGOs step up pressure on the European Commission (15/05/24)
Food sector among winners of a ‘Buy European’ approach, says study (15/05/24)
EU envoys to discuss lowering protection status of wolves amid NGOs’ concerns (14/05/24)
France announces low carbon fertilisers plant to reduce dependence on Russian imports (13/05/24)
EU countries seal relaxation of CAP green requirements until 2027  (13/05/24)
NGOs unite against EU’s rollback of green policies for the agrifood sector (13/05/24)

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