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Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Thomas O'Reilly July 20, 2023

Comparable in exasperation to recent Dutch protests, Irish farmers gathered to object to the imposition of nitrogen quotas, as the Irish government looks set to commence the mass culling of livestock to meet environmental goals.

Metsola Voices Opposition to Nature Restoration Law Ahead of Crunch Vote

Thomas O'Reilly July 11, 2023

While nothing is certain, it looks like the Nature Restoration Law will be defeated Wednesday as Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola aired EPP fears that climate legislation was triggering a wave of anti-green populism in Europe.

Tractors in Nicosia: Farmer Protests Spread to Cyprus

Thomas O'Reilly June 21, 2023

Farmers say that harsh EU pesticide regulations could make 79% of land unfarmable in Cyprus.

Spain: Wind and Solar Parks Lack Environmental Oversight

Bridget Ryder June 18, 2023

Solar parks, requiring regular water use for cleaning, are being recklessly approved in a country already devastated by drought.

Bank on Farmers To Decide EU Elections

Bridget Ryder June 17, 2023

As farmers lead backlash against environmental regulations, the political Right is poised to capture their vote.

Sánchez Falsifies Drought Data To Hurt Spain’s Strawberry Market

Carlos Perona Calvete June 12, 2023

The socialist-led ruling coalition in Spain pushed a campaign to discourage Germans from buying strawberries from Andalusia, despite it being harmful to the country’s national interests.

German Greens Target Meat Eaters With Advertising Ban

Thomas O'Reilly June 10, 2023

Meat products could be removed from German menus in the future as the Green Party-led proposals aim to target meat consumption.

Brexit Vindicated: EU-Australian Free Trade Talks on the Ropes

Thomas O'Reilly June 8, 2023

The protected status of prosecco and feta cheese seems to be an insoluble issue in trade talks between the EU and Australia. Meanwhile, a UK-Australian trade deal comes into effect this week.

Cards Stacked Against EU Nature Restoration Law

Bridget Ryder May 28, 2023

The gamble may be well calculated, as many member states are hesitant to embrace the directive as written by the Commission.

EU Parliament: Let Them Drink Cow’s Milk

Bridget Ryder May 12, 2023

As long-standing EU funding schemes get reshaped to align with the goals of the Green Deal, Farm to School has inevitably been roped into the tug-of-war over addressing environmental issues in the bloc as well.

Tag: agriculture

Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Metsola Voices Opposition to Nature Restoration Law Ahead of Crunch Vote

Tractors in Nicosia: Farmer Protests Spread to Cyprus

Spain: Wind and Solar Parks Lack Environmental Oversight

Bank on Farmers To Decide EU Elections

Sánchez Falsifies Drought Data To Hurt Spain’s Strawberry Market

German Greens Target Meat Eaters With Advertising Ban

Brexit Vindicated: EU-Australian Free Trade Talks on the Ropes

Cards Stacked Against EU Nature Restoration Law

EU Parliament: Let Them Drink Cow’s Milk

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