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Copa and Cogeca are the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU. Together, we ensure that EU agriculture is sustainable, innovative and competitive, while guaranteeing food security for 500 million people throughout Europe. 

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Flash action of EU farming organisation on the unacceptable EU budget and the future CAP

Join us in Strasbourg – Rue Lucien Febvre on 21st October 2025, from 10.00 AM to 12:00 PM

On 16 July, the European Commission presented its proposal to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the EU’s budgetary framework. On 25 September, the Praesidia of Copa and Cogeca deemed this proposal unacceptable, as it crosses numerous red lines that jeopardize the future of the sector. The ball is now in the court of the co-legislators — the European Parliament and the Council. Many Members of the European Parliament share our concerns, both regarding the substance of the proposal and the unprecedented way in which these initiatives have been driven forward by the top of the European executive. MEPs and Member States must not allow these flawed proposals to be pushed through. A better, more balanced solution is both possible and necessary — one that upholds the two-pillar structure of the CAP, ensures a dedicated and inflation-proof budget, and remains faithful to the EU Treaties.

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Agriculture is one of the most integrated sectors at European level and lies at the heart of many European institution initiatives. Copa and Cogeca organise themselves so as to respond to the challenges and questions posed by European decision-makers, allowing European farmers and cooperatives to put forward their views and proposals concerning a multitude of subjects that directly affect farmers no matter what agricultural activity they are involved in. In the following 12 categories, you will find our positions on key issues affecting the future of European agriculture.

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Our Vision – We Farm 4 EU

The coming decade is pivotal for EU agriculture. Many challenges lie ahead. We will face difficult debates on generation renewal, low farm income, market volatility and climate change. As European farmers and cooperatives, we are aware of and ready to navigate these difficult issues and to weather the changes in store. We seek to deliver the type of agriculture that our citizens expect and demand: agriculture that provides a high level of food security and high standards of quality, welfare, sustainability and environmental protection. This is our commitment to Europe! In return, we look to Europe’s leaders to deliver the policy framework that will feed our future.  

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European primary producers call for ambitious EU Bioeconomy Strategy to recognise the key role of our agriculture and forestry sectors

CEPF, COPA-COGECA, and EUSTAFOR hosted discussions in Brussels on "Boosting Competitive and Resilient Agricultural and Forest-Based Bioeconomy in the EU" to explore how the EU can leverage its bioeconomy to enhance strategic autonomy, sustainability and rural development with Commissioner Hansen.

14.10.2025 #PRESSRELEASE

Key votes in Strasbourg on CAP simplification and fairness in the food supply chain

Yesterday, the European Parliament voted in its Strasbourg plenary on corrective measures for CAP simplification and fairness in the food supply chain (CMO) — key priorities for farmers across Europe that have long been championed by Copa and Cogeca.

09.10.2025 #STATEMENT

41st Edition of North American-EU Agricultural Conference

Farm leaders from the EU and North America unite in Como! European COPA COGECA, American Farm Bureau, Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Mexican Consejo Nacional Agropecuario tackled food security, sustainability and trade at the 41st NA-EU2025 Agri Conference. Thank you to our Italian colleagues for hosting us!

02.10.2025 #STATEMENT

EU-Morocco trade amendment risks dangerous precedent

At COREPER, Member States will discuss and take a decision regarding the Commission proposal to amend the EU’s trade agreement with Morocco, following the ECJ ruling of Oct. 2024 that found that the agreement breached the principle of self-determination of the people of Western Sahara, who have never concluded any trade agreement with the EU. The proposed amendment, through a legal adjustment, would extend the preferential tariffs granted to Morocco to products originating from Western Sahara. While such products would be required to indicate Western Sahara as their place of origin, the conformity certificates would still be issued by Morocco.COPA COGECA warns that the proposed EU-Morocco trade amendment risks setting a dangerous precedent. The amendment could mislead consumers, distort competition, and be inconsistent with international law - all while further pressuring EU farmers.

01.10.2025 #STATEMENT

Copa and Cogeca’s initial reaction to the EU–Indonesia CEPA

Copa and Cogeca take note of today’s conclusion of the EU–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The agreement holds important opportunities for certain EU agri-food sectors, but its real value will depend on the effective removal of non-tariff barriers and the delivery of faster, more predictable procedures for exporters.

23.09.2025 #STATEMENT

EU pigmeat sector faces serious blow from Chinese tariff decision

Copa and Cogeca strongly regret the decision of the Chinese authorities to impose preliminary anti-dumping tariffs on EU pork exports. EU pigmeat producers do not engage in anti-dumping practices and have fully cooperated with the investigation and all requests from the Chinese authorities.

05.09.2025 #STATEMENT

Commission’s proposal fall short – EU-Mercosur Deal still a threat to sustainability and fair competition

Our organisations take note of today’s Commission proposal on the ratification of the EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement and its accompanying plan to operationalise the bilateral safeguard mechanism. While this initiative clarifies certain aspects of safeguard implementation, critical questions remain over how such a unilateral legal act would be voted on, enforced, and accepted by Mercosur countries as a binding commitment by the Commission.

03.09.2025 #STATEMENT

The push for EU-Mercosur deal ratification will further deepen the gap between farming communities and the European Commission

At the beginning of this week, leading European media reported on the prospect of an imminent presentation of the EU-Mercosur agreement by the European Commission, taking advantage of what it considers to be ‘favourable timing’ in Brussels. The prospect of putting forward for ratification by the European Parliament and Council an agreement that has not evolved in substance, and through a procedure that amounts to a political push-through, is deeply damaging and sends yet another negative signal at the start of this new political season.

02.09.2025 #STATEMENT

Accord UE-États-Unis : Bruxelles cède, l'agriculture n'obtient rien

L'accord UE-États-Unis récemment conclu, présenté plus en détail dans la déclaration conjointe publiée aujourd'hui, n'apporte rien au secteur agricole de l'UE. Malgré les déclarations publiques faites en Écosse par la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, concernant d'éventuels accords tarifaires « zéro pour zéro » pour certains produits agricoles, la déclaration conjointe ne prévoit aucune mesure d'allègement pour les producteurs européens. On s'attendait au minimum à un allègement tarifaire pour le vin et les spiritueux, une solution approuvée par les parties prenantes tant dans l'UE qu'aux États-Unis, mais cela n'a pas été le cas.

21.08.2025 #PRESSRELEASE

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The EU House of Cards

On Tuesday, 20th May 2025, Copa-Cogeca and its members launched the 1st Pan-European Flash Action against the dilution of the CAP in a Single Fund.

Why is the EU-Mercosur Deal Problematic both to EU consumers and farmers ?t

Who will pay the bill for the EU-Mercosur agreement? For BEUC and Copa-Cogeca, the answer is clear: European farmers and consumers. The reasons explained by the Secretaries-General of both organisations in this video

Video report of the first Copa-Cogeca flash action following the EU-Mercosur agreement

On Monday, 9 December, just hours after the announcement of a political agreement between the European Commission and representatives of the Mercosur bloc, Copa-Cogeca and its members launched a mobilisation against an outdated, unfair agreement with unacceptable cumulative effects for European agriculture.

Are Brazilian farmers satisfied with the EU-Mercosur agreement? The answer is no!

Following our call to mobilise against the EU-Mercosur agreement, Marcos Rochinski, leader of Brazil's Confederation of Family Farm Workers, sent us a video message of support explaining why the agreement is also problematic for them!

One out of every two imported honeys in Europe is fraudulent but it doesn't have to be that way!

This is why Copa-Cogeca would propose one new goal to the Commission: reducing counterfeiting in half by 2027 compared to figures in the analysis carried out in March 2023 with a view to having no adulterated honey present in the European market at all by 2030!


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About us

European agriculture and forestry are incredibly diverse. This diversity is our pride and our strength, and we must do everything in our collective power to protect it! This is why all models of agriculture, all types of production and all sizes of farms and cooperatives are represented within Copa and Cogeca. 

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