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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Von der Leyen: EU to temporarily apply the Mercosur agreement

The European Union will temporarily implement the Mercosur agreement with South American countries, as announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, despite previous delays over agricultural and environmental concerns.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How other countries are fighting for export markets for food?

The article discusses the impressive growth of Poland's agricultural food exports since joining the European Union in 2004, highlighting the role of individual business initiatives and recent institutional support.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Arena lost several thousand euros, but still granted a concession to farmers

A Lithuanian sports arena will forgo thousands of euros in fees as part of a concession granted to the Farmers' Union for an event significant to the agricultural sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

OPEKEPE: Joint report by SYRIZA and the New Left - They demand a preliminary inquiry for Voridis and Avgenakis

SYRIZA and New Left legislators have called for a preliminary investigation into two government officials due to allegations of a significant public spending scandal involving the European Union's agricultural funding.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The government increases the wolf culling quota, a measure announced in January

The French government has raised the culling quota for wolves, now allowing for the removal of 21% of the estimated wolf population, in response to agricultural union pressure.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Unblemished union leader": deep sorrow in the field over the death of Jorge Chemes

The death of Jorge Chemes, former president of Argentine Rural Confederations, has deeply affected the agricultural sector in Argentina.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Agricultural Experiments: New Crops in the Field Thanks to Gene Editing?

The article discusses the potential for new crops developed through modern genetic modification techniques to be cultivated in the European Union, and the mixed reactions these developments spark.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Re:Check: MPs Mislead About Upcoming Agricultural Direct Payment Changes in Latvia

MPs in Latvia are calling for fair agricultural payments as the country struggles with lower direct payments compared to other EU nations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you shopping at Prisma or Citymarket? You are being intimidated, warns the organization

The Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK) warns against fear-mongering by retailers regarding proposed changes to food marketing law and food prices.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Hundreds of tractors blocked Madrid in rejection of the European Union's trade agreement with Mercosur

Farmers and ranchers protested in Madrid against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, arguing it would harm their agricultural sector.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Hundreds of tractors arrive in Madrid to protest against Mercosur and CAP cuts

Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across Spain have gathered in Madrid by tractor to protest against a trade agreement with Mercosur and cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Ukraine must meet EU agricultural standards by 2028, says minister

Ukraine is required to align its agricultural standards with those of the European Union by 2028, according to Deputy Economy Minister Tasas Vysotsky, emphasizing the necessity of this adaptation for market access.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"An indelible mark": Juan Pedro Merbilhaa passed away, a pillar of a farming entity

Juan Pedro Merbilhaa, a prominent figure and former president of the Confederation of Rural Associations of Buenos Aires and La Pampa (Carbap), has died, leading to profound sorrow in the agricultural union sector.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The Anestidis continues the 'papatzia' on the channels: threatens with lawsuits and insists on going to Maximos

Agricultural unionist Kostas Anestidis is seeking intervention from journalistic associations and threatening lawsuits while demanding to meet with the Prime Minister.

Jan 16 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

What is Mercosur, with whom the European Union has concluded a free trade agreement?

European Union states have approved a free trade agreement with Mercosur despite protests from the agricultural sector, marking the end of 25 years of negotiations.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Mercosur, yes from Italy after the guarantees

Italy has played a significant role in the European Union's first approval of the free trade agreement with Mercosur, despite ongoing resistance from the agricultural sector.

Jan 10 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

What are the barriers to the foreign sale of Polish food?

Since joining the European Union in 2004, Poland has consistently reported a surplus in agricultural and food exports, with projections indicating the surplus could exceed 17 billion euros in 2024.

Jan 9 โ€ข 20:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The government announces an "agricultural package" without conceding to the main demands of the unions

The government revealed a new agricultural package, which includes doubling compensation funds for farmers affected by bovine nodular dermatitis, while not meeting key union demands.

Jan 9 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Agricultural Anger: Tractors from the Rural Coordination entered Paris

Farmers from the agricultural union Rural Coordination entered Paris early Thursday, with some gathering at the Eiffel Tower to voice their demands for the profession.

Jan 8 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Mercosur, Italy moves towards approval

Italy is reportedly ready to support the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay) after receiving agricultural guarantees and potential additional resources from the EU budget.

Jan 6 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Anger of farmers: a 'symbolic' demonstration in Toulouse against the management of dermatology and Mercosur

Around 80 protesters paraded in Toulouse as part of a 'symbolic' demonstration organized by the agricultural union to highlight their demands regarding the management of dermatology and Mercosur trade agreements.

Jan 3 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Santa Claus in a Straitjacket

The article speculates on an exaggerated and satirical scenario for Santa Claus's arrival in Greece in 2026, featuring an agricultural union activist defending a questionable situation.

Dec 31 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

"Dinosaur of the Year": Negative Award for Union's Agricultural Minister

The Nature Conservation Union (Nabu) awards the 2025 'Dinosaur of the Year' to the Union's state agricultural ministers for opposing important EU legislation aimed at restoring damaged ecosystems.

Dec 29 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Efsyn
Crime & Justice

The accounts of another agricultural unionist have been seized

Authorities have seized the bank accounts of yet another agricultural union leader amid ongoing protests.

Dec 27 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Case of OPEKEPE: The accounts of another agricultural unionist have been seized

In Athens, Greek agricultural unionist Giorgos Botas openly welcomed scrutiny as the accounts of another union member were seized in connection with the OPEKEPE case.

Dec 27 โ€ข 19:56 UTC

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