A look at Europe’s intensive agriculture sector Small-scale farms, particularly those specialised in animal farming, have faced an existential crisis in the last decades, with many forced out of business. Capturing the meat processing and production industry, corporate monoliths like Vion Food Group, Danish Crown, Groupe Bigard and Groupe LDC have tightened their grip, leaving …
Open letter on the Vision for Agriculture and Food
Dear Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen, Congratulations on your appointment as Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. While navigating the complexities of the food and farming sectors will be a challenging task, your mandate has the potential to bring significant positive change to our societies and the environment. We look forward to working constructively …
Joint civil society letter to the EU Commission president on LIFE funding
Dear President Ursula von der Leyen, In light of questions raised in the European Parliament’s Budgetary Control (CONT) Committee on EU funding of civil society, the undersigned organisations hereby wish to stress that civil society engagement is not only essential for Europe’s future, strong public participation and the resilience of European democracy, but is also …
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Liquefied lies: The real cost of Europe’s liquefied ‘natural’ gas addiction
This briefing on LNG sets out
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The risks of fast-tracking mining projects under the CRMA
Almost a year after the adoption of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), civil society organisations raise their concerns about the socio-environmental risks of fast-tracking mining projects that do not have support from the local population and show signs of flawed permitting or inadequate Environmental Impact Assessments. To illustrate these risks, Friends of the Earth …
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Powering communities: Principles for a fair, sustainable Citizens’ Energy Package
Community energy projects are essential for driving a fair and just energy transition, offering a concrete way for citizens, communities, and SMEs to actively participate and benefit. To unlock their full transformative potential, these projects must be prioritized through supportive policies, targeted resources, and strong enforcement mechanisms. This will ensure that their benefits reach all …
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