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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…
16/07/2025
CAP
CAP proposal: Organics Europe criticises a huge step backwards for sustainability
BRUSSELS, 16 JULY 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe criticises a CAP proposal that ringfences budget only for income support 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…
The SOILL-Startup engagement event brings together Mission Soil Living Lab partners around the theme of organic & agroecology
Soils are the foundation of a healthy, diverse, and resilient agricultural system. But did you know that over 60% of…
Organics Europe welcomes MEPs’ recognition of organic farming as a key innovative technique for EU agriculture
BRUSSELS, 8 JULY 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the positive recognition of organic farming during the vote on the…
ClieNFarms’ first policy brief about EU farms’ contribution to climate neutrality is finally out!
The EU-funded ClieNFarms project has published the first of four policy briefs, offering concrete recommendations on how European farms can…
26/06/2025
EU Organic Awards
Finalists announced for the 2025 EU Organic Awards
The names of the finalists for the 2025 EU Organic Awards have been revealed today. For each category, the top…
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…
18/06/2025
GMOs
A coalition of conventional and organic farmers call for an end to patents on seeds
BRUSSELS, 18 JUNE 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the statement of a large coalition of German organisations representing conventional farmers, organic…
14/05/2025
CAP
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the recognition of organic farming green benefits in the CAP simplification proposal
BRUSSELS, 14 MAY 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the positive recognition that organic farming is “green by definition” in the…
29/04/2025
GMOs
The demands of the organic movement on the proposal on “New Genomic Techniques” ahead of Trilogue phase
About one year after the European Parliament voted on the legislative proposal on so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs) in the…
April 2025 newsletter – Out now
As spring ushers in new growth, our April 2025 newsletter brings fresh insights into the future of organic farming in…
24/04/2025
CAP
The future of the Common Agricultural Policy: What to expect
The future of the CAP is facing unprecedented challenges: new priorities to finance, which could reduce its budget, the necessity…
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
EU Organic Awards
EU Organic Awards 2025: Final call for applications
Are you driving innovation in the organic sector? Whether you’re a farmer, processor, retailer, city, region, biodistrict, or restaurant, the EU…
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’…
Safeguarding an independent FP10: why EU research policy matters for the organic sector
On 10 April, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform for organic food and farming, coordinated efforts with 40 organisations from civil…
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…
14/03/2025
GMOs
Council position on NGT proposal fails to protect EU breeders, farmers, & food industry: Parliament must stand strong for patents & traceability during trilogues
BRUSSELS, 14 MARCH 2025 – According to IFOAM Organics Europe, the position agreed on with a qualified majority during the…
13/03/2025
GMOs
Organic Youth urges: Ensuring GMO-free agriculture is a prerequisite for realising EU Commission’s vision for the future of agriculture
German youth organisations have taken a clear stance against the planned deregulation of so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs). In a…
27/02/2025
GMOs
Latest compromise text on "new genomic techniques" has severe deficiencies, worrisome consequences for EU breeders, farmers & food industries
BRUSSELS, 27 FEBRUARY 2025 – According to IFOAM Organics Europe, the latest draft compromise text on the legislative proposal on so-called “New…
11/02/2025
EU Organic Awards
EU Organic Awards 2025: Are you the next winner?
Original article on the European Commission’s website. The 4th edition of the EU Organic Awards is now open for applications from…
January 2025 Newsletter – Multilingual Edition
Read this special Newsletter in BG, CZ, DA, DE, ES, EN, FI, FR, HR, HU, IT, NL, NO, PL, PT, UA…
10/01/2025
GMOs
New GMOs – Key resources
This article is an overview of useful resources we have compiled for you. We will update this on a rolling…
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…