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EU and China Trade Chiefs Discuss Potential Price Undertakings in Electric Vehicle Tariff Dispute

China and the EU have reached an agreement to reconsider implementing a minimum price for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in order to avoid potential tariffs of up to 35.3%.

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EU deforestation law enforcement sparks clash between centre-right and socialists

The European Parliament is currently divided over the enforcement of the EU’s anti-deforestation law (EUDR), with the centre-right and socialists at odds over its implementation. Two leading MEPs are calling

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NGOs and fishermen urge for improved labelling regulations for canned fish

European NGOs and fishermen’s organisations are calling for processed seafood products, like canned fish, to have the same labelling requirements as fresh fish in order to tackle illegal fishing and

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MEPs call for EU to eliminate tolerance for pesticide residues in imported food

MEPs in the European Parliament rejected two European Commission proposals on Wednesday (18 September) aimed at adjusting limits for residues of certain EU-banned chemicals in food, reaffirming their zero-tolerance policy

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Luxembourg’s Hansen named EU agriculture chief, Hungary’s Várhelyi to stay in charge of food safety

Luxembourg’s nominee for EU commissioner, Christophe Hansen, is poised to lead the agriculture and food security portfolio for the 2024-2029 term, pending confirmation by the European Parliament, announced European Commission

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Dutch government aims to overturn EU ban on electric pulse fishing

Banned in the EU since 2021, electric pulse fishing is under scrutiny for re-authorisation, as the Dutch government pushes for a change in regulations in its recent agriculture plan. The

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Extreme weather from Black Sea to US Midwest threatens crop output

Dry conditions in the Black Sea region are expected to affect sunflower and corn yields, while heavy rain in the US could harm crops, impacting global supplies and driving prices

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European Citizens Initiatives in Agri-food: Is there a Risk of Initiative Fatigue?

Initiatives related to agriculture, food, and animal protection are prevalent in European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs), with seven out of the 10 initiatives addressed by the Commission falling under these categories.

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Von der Leyen proposes ‘nature credits’ scheme for environmental conservation efforts

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new financial tool to incentivize nature protection, drawing parallels to the EU’s successful carbon trading scheme. In her plan, farmers

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EU farming future uncertain as spat over subsidies divides consensus

European Union ministers were unable to reach a unanimous agreement on the future of agriculture during a meeting on Monday due to a disagreement over equalizing aid levels among member

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