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European Parliament has adopted its position for negotiations with the other EU institutions on new EU anti-dumping rules to defend EU industry and jobs. Read more.

Experts from the 28 EU member states approved on Tuesday (4 July) a proposed list of criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in plant protection products – a move presented by the European Commission as a step towards a broader regulatory system for similar chemicals used in cosmetics, toys and food packaging. Read more.

New rules on ‘greening’ payments under the CAP’s Pillar One direct payments have entered into force, including a ban on pesticides on so-called Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs). Read more here.

A new special report from the European Court of Auditors has found, that EU support to young farmers is poorly defined and is not tied to specific results or expected impact. EU support to young farmers should be better targeted to foster effective generational renewal. Learn more.

On 28 June 2017 the Maltese presidency and the European Parliament reached a preliminary agreement on an overhaul of the existing EU rules on organic production and labelling of organic products. The agreed regulation sets more modern and uniform rules across the EU with the aim of encouraging the sustainable development of organic production in the EU. Learn more.