“Our farmers deserve to be heard. I know they are concerned about the future of agriculture and their future. But they also know that agriculture must transition to a more sustainable production model, so that their businesses remain profitable in the years to come".
The president of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen said this at the EP plenary, announcing that she will propose to the college of commissioners "the withdrawal" of the legislative proposal on pesticides.
The regulation "has become a symbol of polarization" she explained, underlining that "a new, more mature proposal" will be made in the future.
"The proposal was rejected by the European Chamber, and there is no progress in the Council either",
underlined von der Leyen, focusing at length in his speech on the farmers' protests.
"Many of them feel cornered. Farmers are the first to feel the effects of climate change. Droughts and floods have destroyed crops and threatened livestock. Farmers are feeling the impact of the Russian war, inflation, the rising cost of energy and fertilizers. Nonetheless, they work hard every day to
produce the quality food we eat. For this, we owe them appreciation, thanks and respect," he stressed.
For further information Agenzia ANSA Tractor protest, mobilization in Rome from Thursday, then the procession - News - Ansa.it From Valdichiana in procession towards the capital.
250 of us on the Cassia, arriving at 5pm and garrisoning the Nomentana area.
Meeting in the prefecture to establish the details of the demonstration (ANSA)
"We launched the Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture in the EU. We invited representatives from the agricultural sector, rural communities, the seed and fertilizer industry, the food sector, but also from the financial sector, consumers and the food sector, consumer and environmental groups and science.
We need to analyze the situation together, share ideas and develop scenarios for the future. We need to move beyond a polarized debate and build trust. Trust is the fundamental basis
for workable solutions.
The stakes are high for all of us. Our food production system is unique," he further explained.
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