Artificial intelligence (AI) has been under the limelight of so strong political and social debate that its suitability for its main original purpose of improving supply chain efficiency may come up as a surprise; but, what if, under the actual situation of stress artificial intelligence really can provide solutions for strategic sectors significantly improving their capacity to cope with pressure? More specifically, can the agri-food sector benefit from this technology to the extent of compensating for the shortages being broadly foreseen?

EPRS STOA podcast - What if AI could make the agri-food sector more resilient?

The way most food is produced is harming the planet. A profound change is needed, involving all agri-food actors. As consumers, we sit at the end of the agri-food chain. Our daily dietary choices implicitly support certain food systems, production methods and types of food. What could help us make better choices? In this podcast, we’ll talk about ecolabels and their potential to nudge us towards more sustainable food choices.

EPRS STOA podcast - What if ecolabels could nudge us to choose greener food?

While commonly consumed in many parts of the world, insects have long been off the menu in Europe…but they could soon be creeping their way onto our plates! With Europe’s focus shifting towards a more sustainable agri-food sector, entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, is now gaining serious interest… But are Europeans ready for an insect-based diet?

EPRS STOA podcast - What if insects were on the menu in Europe?

Declining yields due to warmer temperatures and less rain, biodiversity loss, increased risk of floods… the impacts of climate change on European agriculture are irrefutable… But what impact does agriculture have on climate change? And what role can it play in helping address this challenge?

EPRS policy podcast - EU agricultural policy and climate change

Images of half-empty supermarket shelves are becoming all too common as European countries struggle to limit the effects of the coronavirus, a pandemic that has changed what everyday life looks like for everyone… So, what is the EU doing to protect the agri-food supply chain and ensure food security during the pandemic?

EPRS policy podcast - Protecting the EU agri-food supply chain in the face of COVID-19

Wenn zu viel gepflügt wird, kann die Bodenstruktur zerstört werden. Die Folgen sind Bodenerosion, weniger organische Masse und eine geringere Artenvielfalt. Bei der konservierenden Landwirtschaft wird der Boden immer abgedeckt. Und da nacheinander verschiedene Pflanzen angebaut werden, sind auch die Anbaukulturen vielfältiger. Die EU tut drei Dinge, um diese Landwirtschaft zu erhalten:

Das tut Europa für die konservierende Landwirtschaft

<p>The constitutive meetings of the European Parliament's standing committees and subcommittees take place in Brussels on 10 July 2019, following the appointment of their members in the plenary sitting of 3-4 July. During the meetings, each committee and subcommittee will elect its respective bureau, made up of a Chair and Vice-Chairs, for a two-and-a-half year mandate. The newly set up committees will then start holding their regular meetings during the week of 22 July.</p>

AGRI - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

<p>Launched in 1962, the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) is a partnership between agriculture and society, and between Europe and its farmers. It aims to: support farmers and improve agricultural productivity, ensuring a stable supply of affordable food; safeguard European Union farmers to make a reasonable living; help tackle climate change and the sustainable management of natural resources; maintain rural areas and landscapes across the EU; keep the rural economy alive by promoting jobs in farming, agri-food industries and associated sectors.</p>

<p>The CAP is a common policy for all EU countries. It is managed and funded at European level from the resources of the EU’s budget. CAP 2023-27 To consolidate the role of European agriculture for the future, the CAP has evolved over the years to meet changing economic circumstances and citizens’ requirements and needs.</p>

<p>The CAP 2023-27 entered into force on 1 January 2023.&nbsp;Support for farmers and rural stakeholders across the 27 EU countries is based on the CAP 2023-27 legal framework and the choices detailed in the&nbsp;CAP Strategic Plans, approved by the Commission. The approved Plans are designed to make a significant contribution to the ambitions of the&nbsp;European Green Deal,&nbsp;Farm to Fork Strategy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Biodiversity Strategy.</p>

Common agricultural policy (CAP)

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<p><strong>When the Treaty of Rome established the common market in 1958, State intervention was a major feature of agriculture in the six founding Member States. The foundations of the common agricultural policy (CAP) have remained unchanged since then, with the exception of rules relating to the decision-making procedure.</strong></p>

<p>The Lisbon Treaty recognised codecision as the ‘ordinary legislative procedure’ for the CAP, in place of the consultation procedure.<br />
If the principle of the free movement of goods was to apply to agricultural produce, ongoing State intervention notwithstanding, national intervention mechanisms which were incompatible with the common market had to be transferred to Community level: this is the basic rationale behind the establishment of the CAP.</p>
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Common Agricultural Policy - 8th parliamentary term

<p>The common agricultural policy (CAP) is one of the oldest common policies in the EU. Its significance is reflected in the proportion of the EU's budget devoted to it, representing approximately 40% of the total. Developed at a time when Europe was unable to meet most of its own food needs, it was necessary to encourage farmers to produce food by means of guaranteed prices. The policy has undergone regular reform and has evolved over the years.</p>

<p>As part of the preparation of the EU budget for 2021-2027, the European Commission put forward a new set of regulations to shape the future CAP on 1 June 2018. The proposal for a regulation on the financing, management and monitoring of the CAP provides the legislative framework for adapting the financing, management and monitoring rules to a new CAP delivery model.</p>

<p>See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/common-agricultural-policy-8th-parliamentary-term_6503_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.</p>

Common agricultural policy (2019-2020)

<p>Janusz Wojciechowski, born on 6 December 1954 in Rawa Mazowiecka, is a Polish politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 2003 until 2016.</p>

<p>After the hearing by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.</p>

Hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture

Olivér Várhely was European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement in the von der Leyen Commission I. He is now European Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designated, Health and Animal Welfare

Hadja Lahbib was Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions since 2022. She is now European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and European Commissioner-designate for Equality, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Hadja LAHBIB, Commissioner-designate, Preparedness and Crisis Management

Christophe Hansen was re-elected as a Luxembourgish Member of the European Parliament in June 2024 (having previously served as a Member from 2018 to 2023). He is now the European Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food, in the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture and Food

On Thursday MEPs debate how droughts and extreme weather events pose significant threats to local communities and EU agriculture amid climate change. Increasingly frequent and severe droughts are straining water resources, impacting crop yields, and threatening food security across Europe. Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall, further exacerbate these challenges by causing crop failures, soil erosion, and damage to infrastructure.

Addressing these issues is essential not only for protecting the livelihoods of communities dependent on farming and rural economies but also for safeguarding agricultural productivity.

Droughts and extreme weather events as a threat to local communities and EU agriculture in times of climate change

In January 2024, the EU launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, following EC President von der Leyen's announcement in her September 2023 State of the Union address. The initiative brought together 29 key stakeholders from the agri-food sector, rural communities, and academia to shape a shared vision for EU farming and food systems.

On 4 September 2024, EC President von der Leyen received the group's final report, "A Shared Prospect for Farming and Food in Europe," from Chair Professor Peter Strohschneider. The report outlines challenges, opportunities, and recommendations that will guide the European Commission's Vision for Agriculture and Food during von der Leyen's second term.

Outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture

Press conference - Geographical indications for wine and agri products

AGRI Committee MEPs debate with EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on the impact of trade in EU agriculture.

AGRI debate on the impact of trade in EU agriculture

MEPs review the demands of farmers and rural communities across Europe and discuss how to foster a sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture in a debate with Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič and Belgian Foreign Minister Lahbib

Plenary debate- The situation of farmers and the prices of agricultural products

AGRI - Exchange of views with Commissioner Christophe Hansen on the Vision for Food and Agriculture

AGRI - Exchange of views with Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice President of the EIB on the financing package for agriculture, forestry

EP Plenary session - A Vision for Agriculture and Food

AGRI - Exchange of views with Christophe HANSEN, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food

AGRI - Exchange of views on the Mercosur agreement and its impact on the agri-food sector

AGRI - Exchange of views with Commissioners Hansen and Šefčovič on the Mercosur agreement and its impact on the agri-food sector

TRAN AGRI joint Committee procedure (Rule 59) - Protection of animals during transport and related operations

AGRI - Presentation of the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council

AGRI - Presentation of the study 'The next reform of the CAP: The variables in the equation'

ENVI AGRI joint committees - Public Hearing - Forest Monitoring for resilient European Forests

EP Plenary session - Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being

AGRI - Exchange of Views on Gender equality and diversity : challenges for farming and food”, organised in the framework of the Gender Equality Week 2024

AGRI - Bilateral meeting with the Polish Presidency of the Council

AGRI ENVI joint committee meeting

AGRI - Exchange of views on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the agricultural sector

AGRI - Presentation of the study 'The role of commodity traders in shaping agricultural markets', organised by Policy Department B

ENVI AGRI -  Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare

AGRI - Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food

Wiederaufnahme der Sitzungsperiode

Eröffnung der Sitzung

Erklärungen der Präsidentin

Genehmigung der Protokolle der vorangegangenen Sitzungen

Zusammensetzung des Parlaments

Zusammensetzung der Ausschüsse und Delegationen

Vorschlag für einen Unionsakt

Verhandlungen vor der ersten Lesung des Parlaments (Artikel 71 GO)(Weiterbehandlung)

Verhandlungen vor der ersten Lesung des Parlaments (Artikel 71 GO)

Unterzeichnung von nach dem ordentlichen Gesetzgebungsverfahren angenommenen Rechtsakten (Artikel 79 GO)

Arbeitsplan

Wiederaufnahme der Sitzung

Vorrang für Kinder – Stärkung der Garantie für Kinder zwei Jahre nach ihrer Annahme - Abbau von Ungleichheiten und Förderung der sozialen Eingliederung in Krisenzeiten für Kinder und ihre Familien

Klimakonferenz 2023 der Vereinten Nationen in Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate (COP 28) (Aussprache)

Rahmen für Maßnahmen zur Stärkung des europäischen Ökosystems der Fertigung von Netto-Null-Technologieprodukten (Netto-Null-Industrie-Verordnung) (Aussprache)

Gemeinsame Vorschriften zur Förderung der Reparatur von Waren

Unionsrahmen für die Zertifizierung von CO2-Entnahmen

Umsetzung der Verordnung mit Maßnahmen zur Wiederauffüllung des Bestands des Europäischen Aals (kurze Darstellung)

Ausführungen von einer Minute zu Fragen von politischer Bedeutung

Tagesordnung der nächsten Sitzung

Genehmigung des Protokolls der laufenden Sitzung

Schluss der Sitzung

Plenary session

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

AGRI

Wirksamkeit der gegen Russland verhängten EU-Sanktionen (Aussprache)

Internationaler Tag zur Beseitigung der Armut (Aussprache)

Feierliche Sitzung – Ansprache von Nikol Paschinjan, Ministerpräsident der Republik Armenien

Erklärung der Präsidentin

Abstimmungsstunde

Gesamthaushaltsplan der Europäischen Union für das Haushaltsjahr 2024 – alle Einzelpläne (Aussprache)

Schengen-Raum: Digitalisierung des Visumverfahrens - Schengen-Raum: Änderung der Verordnung über die Visummarke (discussion commune – Espace Schengen)

Genehmigung des Protokolls der vorangegangenen Sitzung

Arbeitsprogramm der Kommission für 2024 (Aussprache)

Fragestunde mit Kommissionsmitgliedern - Europäische Maßnahmen zur Prävention und Bekämpfung der Zunahme der organisierten Kriminalität

Zusammensetzung des Beratenden Ausschusses zum Verhalten von Mitgliedern

Berichtigungen (Artikel 241 GO)(Weiterbehandlung)

Wasserknappheit und strukturelle Investitionen in den Zugang zu Wasser in der EU (Aussprache)

Das dringende Erfordernis einer abgestimmten europäischen Reaktion und eines Rechtsrahmens zu in hohem Maße in die Privatsphäre eindringender Spähsoftware auf der Grundlage der Empfehlungen des PEGA-Untersuchungsausschusses (Aussprache)

Die Lage ukrainischer geflüchteter Frauen und ihr Zugang zu Unterstützung im Bereich der sexuellen und reproduktiven Gesundheit und der damit verbundenen Rechte (Aussprache)

Bericht 2022 über Montenegro (Aussprache)

Erklärungen zur Abstimmung

AGRI - IMCO - PETI

IMCO

PETI

Hearing of Commissioner-designate: Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ

ENVI

ITRE

TRAN

European Farmers' Deal - EPP Vision for Agriculture in Europe

Press conference by Manfred WEBER, Siegfried MUREŞAN, Norbert LINS, Herbert DORFMANN on EPP vision for agriculture in Europe

Prüfung der Mandate

Antrag auf Schutz der Immunität

Antrag auf Aufhebung der Immunität

Zusammensetzung der Fraktionen

Delegierte Rechtsakte (Artikel 111 Absatz 6 GO)(Weiterbehandlung)

Berichtigung (Artikel 241 der Geschäftsordnung)

Instrument zur Stärkung der europäischen Verteidigungsindustrie durch gemeinsame Beschaffung (EDIRPA) (Aussprache)

Schadstoffe in Oberflächengewässern und im Grundwasser (Aussprache)

Änderungen der Geschäftsordnung des Europäischen Parlaments zur Stärkung von Integrität, Unabhängigkeit und Rechenschaftspflicht (Aussprache)

Richtlinie über erneuerbare Energie (Aussprache)

Verbraucherkredite (Aussprache)

Schutz geografischer Angaben für handwerkliche und industrielle Erzeugnisse (Aussprache)

In a debate on Thursday, MEPs and the Commission discuss plans for the future of the agri-food sector in the EU. The ‘Vision for Agriculture and Food’ was announced by Ursula von der Leyen in the political guidelines for her new Commission and adopted on 19 February 2025. The communication outlines planned initiatives to simplify and better target the EU common agricultural policy (CAP) to farmers who need support the most. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

A vision for agriculture and food: closing statements

In a debate on Thursday, MEPs and the Commission discuss plans for the future of the agri-food sector in the EU. The ‘Vision for Agriculture and Food’ was announced by Ursula von der Leyen in the political guidelines for her new Commission and adopted on 19 February 2025. The communication outlines planned initiatives to simplify and better target the EU common agricultural policy (CAP) to farmers who need support the most.

A vision for agriculture and food: MEPs debate

In a debate on Thursday, MEPs and the Commission discuss plans for the future of the agri-food sector in the EU. The ‘Vision for Agriculture and Food’ was announced by Ursula von der Leyen in the political guidelines for her new Commission and adopted on 19 February 2025. The communication outlines planned initiatives to simplify and better target the EU common agricultural policy (CAP) to farmers who need support the most. Opening statements. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

A vision for agriculture and food: opening statements

MEPs call on the EU to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and accelerate the phase-out of Moscow’s energy. During the first debate with representatives of the Polish Council Presidency and the European Commission MEPs are set to renew their calls to move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them and using them to support and rebuild war-torn Ukraine. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the EU, the U.S. and its allies froze over 300 billion U.S. dollars in Russian sovereign assets, with roughly 200 billion dollars held in the Belgium-based securities depository Euroclear. In July 2024, the EU made available the first €1.5 billion transfer of interest generated from immobilised Russian assets to support Kyiv, which was channelled through the European Peace Facility and to the Ukraine Facility to support Ukraine's military and reconstruction efforts.

Russian frozen assets: closing statements by Christophe HANSEN, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food

Russian frozen assets: Opening statements by Christophe HANSEN, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food

MEPs debate on challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being.

Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being: Opening Statement

Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being: Closing statement by Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food

Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being: MEPs Debate

&lt;p>From 4th to 12th November 2024, the European Parliament held the Confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate, in Brussels. For 3 hours, MEPs quizzed the candidates for the College of Commissioners on their priorities ahead of the new mandate given by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This clip highlights the best pictures from the 26 confirmation hearings.&lt;/p>

Highlights of the hearings of the Commissioners-designate (2024)

Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) participate as joint committees. At the end of the confirmation hearing, Olivér VÁRHELYI Olivér VÁRHELYI makes a closing statement by folIowed by Antonio DECARO (S&D, IT), ENVI Committee Chair and by Veronika VRECIONOVÁ (ECR, CZ), AGRI Chair.

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: Closing statement by Commissioner-designate and Committees Chairs

Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Olivér VÁRHELYI answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: questions / answers (part 5)

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: questions / answers (part 4 - Invited Committees)

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: questions / answers (part 3)

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: questions / answers (part 2)

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: questions / answers (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Olivér VÁRHELYI gives an opening speech and then answers questions by committee members. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: opening statement by the Commissioner-designate

Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) participate as joint committees. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statements by opening statements by Antonio DECARO (S&D, IT), ENVI Committee Chair and by Veronika VRECIONOVÁ (ECR, CZ), AGRI Chair. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare: arrivals and opening statements by Antonio DECARO (S&D, IT), ENVI Chair and by Veronika VRECIONOVÁ (ECR, CZ), AGRI Chair

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, for Health and Animal Welfare.

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