Morocco rejects EU media claims over tomato pesticide residues

Morocco's Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters has rejected what it described as a "disinformation campaign" by European media outlets targeting Moroccan tomatoes. In a statement, the association said that Moroccan …

EU and Ukraine agree on new poultry import quotas

Under a new review of the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, Ukraine will see its quota for poultry exports to the EU raised by a third from 90,000 tonnes to 120,000 tonnes per year, while the egg export quota will jump threefold from 6,000 …

EU Parliament warns von der Leyen: Change budget or we’ll reject it

Lawmakers oppose the Commission’s “national plans,” an idea to pool funds for farmers and regions — which make up around half of the total EU budget, worth €1.8 trillion — into single pots managed by the bloc’s 27 governments. This is a change from the …

Ukraine–Japan: Expanding cooperation with Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

At the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, negotiations were held with a delegation from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), headed by Ken Sasaji, Deputy Director-General of the Export and International …

EU eyes final signing of Mercosur deal before Christmas

“We reiterate our commitment, as President von der Leyen has previously stated, to signing this agreement by the end of the year, subject to the completion of Council procedures,” said Olof Gill, deputy chief spokesperson for the European Commission.  The …

Canadian forestry ‘could be a multi-billion dollar’ resource: Five takeaways on the future of the lumber industry

Canada’s forestry sector, a long-time driver of investment and employment in Canada, is poised for a transformative comeback, according to Derek Nighbor, president and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). In a recent episode of Hub …

EU opens door to watered down climate law over 2040 emissions target impasse

The suggestion comes after EU leaders discussed competitiveness and climate policy at a summit last week and pitched ideas to unlock the stalemate in the negotiations. A number of leaders called on the EU to set pragmatic climate goals and introduce more …

Germany digs in on EU budget as CAP cuts spark unease in Ireland

German ambassador says Berlin will block any deal that fails to introduce a performance-based funding model German ambassador to the EU Thomas Ossowski. Photo: Getty Today at 06:30 Germany has signalled it will take a hard line in negotiations on the next …

EU funds should support active farmers, not pensioners – EU Commissioner

Vietnam strengthening EU relations after 35 ‘remarkable’ years, says foreign minister

In an exclusive interview with Euractiv, His Excellency Lê Hoài Trung, Foreign Minister of Vietnam, reflects on the country’s diplomatic achievements, its comprehensive partnership with the European Union, and its growing role within ASEAN and beyond. He …