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21/10/2025
Generational renewal
Organic Youth movement criticises lack of concrete tools and recognition of organic farming to boost generational renewal
BRUSSELS, 21 OCTOBER 2025 – Today, the Commission published its long-awaited Strategy on Generational Renewal. Yet, the Strategy falls short of providing any concrete policy tools to support and encourage young…
September newsletter out now!
Summer’s over, and we’re back with our latest edition of our newsletter! Read it to learn more about You’re not…
18/09/2025
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Welcome Note - September 2025
Dear readers, As the warmth of summer fades and autumn begins to paint Europe in new colors, we at IFOAM…
17/09/2025
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Welcoming our new colleagues
Focus on the EU Organic Day and Awards, and the #OrganicDelivers campaign
This September, IFOAM Organics Europe is celebrating the transformative power of organic and its essential role in building a sustainable…
IFOAM Organics Europe launches second #OrganicDelivers video: Spotlight on biodistricts
BRUSSELS, 15 SEPTEMBER 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe has released the second video of its #OrganicDelivers campaign, this time highlighting…
09/09/2025
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
In July, IFOAM Organics Europe said goodbye to Maeve as her volunteering period came to an end. We want to…
Review of events - September 2025
The Organic Summit 2025 in Copenhagen brought together the European organic movement for two days of inspiring discussions, innovative ideas,…
Preview of events - September 2025
What is EU Organic Day?23 September, EU Organic Day, is the ideal opportunity to widely celebrate the organic sector and…
IFOAM Organics Europe launches #OrganicDelivers campaign
BRUSSELS, 3 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Today, IFOAM Organics Europe released the first full documentary of its new campaign #OrganicDelivers, highlighting…
Generational Renewal Strategy: Youth demands for organic to feature at its core
The European Commission announced that it would publish its Generational Renewal Strategy in mid-October. Organic youth has delivered relevant input…
Political hotspot July 2025: MFF and CAP proposal
On 16 July, the European Commission presented the future of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), i.e., the budget of the…
17/07/2025
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Welcome Note - July 2025
Dear reader, Summer is in full blossom, and so is the European organic movement! As nature reaches its peak in…
15/07/2025
Generational renewal
Youth voices are speaking up: ambitious new position paper by Organics Europe Youth Network
The Organics Europe Youth Network published its first position paper on Generational Renewal. This organisation unites young people across Europe…
Preview of events - July 2025
While the EOC was initially foreseen to occur in Denmark alongside the Organic Summit, the events have since evolved into…
10/07/2025
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Welcoming our new colleagues
10/07/2025
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
In May and June, respectively, IFOAM Organics Europe said goodbye to Agnes and Ilsa. As we say goodbye, we want…
Review of events - July 2025
The organic regulatory framework has concluded an important stage of completeness with its extension to third countries. As of 1 January…
25/06/2025
Generational renewal
Youth shape the future of food & farming at the 1st Organic Future Camp
From 16 June to 19 June, the first-ever Organic Future Camp (OFC), initiated by the German Federal Ministry of Food…
19/06/2025
Seeds
Farmers, breeders and seed saver organisations call on Member States to protect farmers' seed exchanges in a joint letter
BRUSSELS, 19 JUNE 2025 – A coalition of organisations representing farmers, breeders, and seed savers has sent today a joint letter to…
07/05/2025
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LIFE grants to NGOs: A crucial tool to safeguard fair, transparent support to civil society
Ahead of the European Parliament’s vote on Thursday 8 May, on whether to launch a committee of inquiry into the…
24/04/2025
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Saying goodbye to our colleague & welcoming our new colleague
In April, IFOAM Organics Europe said goodbye to Maria. As we say goodbye, we want to express our heartfelt thanks…
Political hotspot April 2025: A new budget for the EU and a new CAP for European farmers
Big changes are upcoming in the EU: while the current multiannual financial framework (MFF) – the EU’s long-term budget –…
23/04/2025
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Welcome Note April 2025
Welcome to our April 2025 Newsletter. As spring blossoms, we reflect on recent highlights and look ahead to an exciting…
Preview of events
The organic regulatory framework has concluded an important stage of completeness with its extension to third countries. As of 1 January…
Review of events
From the 11–14 of February 2025, the Nuremberg Exhibition Center in Germany hosted BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade fair for organic…
Webinar "Our seeds, our future: Protecting biodiversity and farmers' Rights"
To celebrate the International Day of Seeds, IFOAM – Organics International hosts global experts to discuss seed sovereignty, corporate resistance, and farmers’…
01/04/2025
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Your voice, your vote: General Assembly 2025!
We are pleased to invite all IFOAM Organics Europe members to IFOAM Organics Europe General Assembly 2025, the key decision-making…
Council reached worrisome position on NGT Proposal: All eyes on the trilogue now
About one year after the European Parliament voted on the legislative proposal on so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs) in the…
09/01/2025
Generational renewal
Youth declaration to Commissioner Hansen: The empowerment of youth is essential for long-term vision of European agriculture
BRUSSELS, 09 JANUARY 2025 – In a joint declaration, participants to the European Commission’s Youth Policy Dialogue sent a clear…
20/12/2024
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Welcome Note December 2024
Dear reader, Welcome to our last newsletter edition in 2024. An eventful year is coming to an end, setting the course…
Review of events
On 23 September, EU Organic Day, Europe celebrates its organic sector and operators. Locally and nationally, the movement was extra…
Funding opportunities for sustainable food systems: FutureFoodS & AGROECOLOGY Partnership
Are you working on innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture and food systems? Don’t miss these two exciting opportunities to fund…
Preview of events
From 11–14 of February 2025, the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre will host the world’s leading trade fair for organic food. Make…
We are joining the global organic community at the Organic World Congress, you too?
30 November-6 December, Taiwan In a few weeks we will join the global organic movement at the IFOAM Organic World…
Research in organic farming helps tackle global challenges – Organic Innovation Days 2024
On 22-23 October the Organic Innovation Days 2024 gathered more than 70 researchers, policymakers, and organic experts to shape policy…
LiveSeeding partners discuss project activities on organic seeds & breeding
From 17-20 September, the LiveSeeding project discussed organic heterogenous materials and variety development and business models. During its third general…
27/09/2024
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
Stefano Orsini In September, IFOAM Organics Europe said goodbye to Stefano. During his year as Manager of the Research &…
Preview of events
On 19 July, the EU Commission revealed the finalists of the 2024 EU Organic Awards, the EU-wide yearly initiative recognising organic…
01/09/2024
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Welcoming our new colleagues
Get ready for the last part of Horizon Europe & the next framework programme – Organic Innovation Days
This year’s edition of TP Organics’ annual Organic Innovation Days is themed “Preparing for the next programme: Getting organic research…
Building our members’ capacity, also after the EU elections
A new European Parliament is settling in and the new European Commission is scheduled to officially start its work on…
Provide your input to EU research & innovation priorities for organic & agroecology by 18 August
The Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Organics and Agroecology is a key document setting organic and agroecology’s research…
31/07/2024
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Saying goodbye to our volunteers
About the ESC Programme The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) provides young people residing in Europe with the unique chance to…
Fruitful discussion during LiveSeeding online webinar on organic seed and planting material databases
On 4 July 2024, the LiveSeeding project organised a learning exchange on organic seed databases, using examples from Spain and…
Help set the EU’s research and innovation priorities for organic & agroecology
The Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Organics and Agroecology is a key document setting organic and agroecology’s R&I…
13/06/2024
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Join our Brussels team: 5 exciting placements open
IFOAM Organics Europe is excited to announce a call for 4 enthusiastic young volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)…
04/06/2024
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General Assembly 2024: Register now & agenda available
We would like to inform our members that the General Assembly’s (GA) agenda is now published on the member’s extranet…
New genomic techniques, what comes up?
Despite significant political pressure to reach an agreement among the EU institutions before the European elections in June 2024, the…
03/06/2024
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
Selene Capalbo After 5 months in our communications team, Selene is leaving IFOAM Organics Europe to continue building her experience…