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Main results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council

Published by EU Food&Farming
2021-05-26

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European Green Deal: Developing a sustainable blue economy in the European Union

Published by EU Food&Farming
2021-05-16
The European Commission has proposed a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU for the industries and sectors related to oceans, seas and coasts. A sustainable blue economy is essential to achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal and ensuring a green and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.

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Coronavirus response: Commission proposes to exempt vital goods and services distributed by the EU from VAT in times of crisis

Published by EU Food&Farming
2021-04-11
Once in place, the new measures will allow the Commission and other EU agencies and bodies to import and purchase goods and services VAT-free when those purchases are being distributed during an emergency response in the EU. The recipients might be Member States or third parties, such as national authorities or institutions (for example, a hospital, a national health or disaster response authority).

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European Green Deal: Commission presents actions to boost organic production

Published by EU Food&Farming
2021-03-24
The Commission has presented an Action Plan for the development of organic production. Its overall aim is to boost the production and consumption of organic products, to reach 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030, as well as to increase organic aquaculture significantly.

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Main results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council

Published by EU Food&Farming
2021-03-22
EU agriculture and fisheries ministers met to discuss fishing opportunities for stocks shared with the United Kingdom, the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy and measures against plant pests.

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Commission study finds positive impact of trade agreements on agri-food sectors

Published by EU Food&Farming
2021-01-25
The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector, according to a new study. Trade agreements are due to result in substantial increases in EU agri-food exports, with more limited increases in imports, creating a positive trade balance overall.

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Commission publishes recommendations for Common Agricultural Policy national strategic plans

Published by EU Food&Farming
2020-12-17
The Commission has published recommendations for each Member State to assist in the drafting of their Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans, accompanied by a Communication.

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Main results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council

Published by EU Food&Farming
2020-12-16
Ministers reached an agreement on the three regulations fixing fishing opportunities for 2021 in certain areas of the Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Sea as well as for certain deep-sea stocks (the latter also for 2022). They also approved Council conclusions on an EU-wide animal welfare label.

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Main results of the video conference of agriculture and fisheries ministers

Published by EU Food&Farming
2020-11-15

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Commission proposes fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and North Sea for 2021

Published by EU Food&Farming
2020-10-26

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