On 6 February, President Röpke participated in an informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for cohesion policy, who agreed on an ambitious set of guidelines for the future of cohesion policy in Europe post-2027.
The foresight portfolio has enabled the European Commission to forge closer ties with civil society organisations, making it easier to take their views on board and turning EU future policy planning into a genuine participatory tool.
Applications for the third EU Organic Awards can be submitted from 4 March 2024.
The EU Organic Awards recognise excellence in the organic value chain each year. This year's award ceremony will take place on 23 September 2024: EU Organic Day.
A total of eight awards will be given across seven categories. They reward organic value chain actors for outstanding, innovative, sustainable and inspiring projects which are providing real added value for organic production and consumption. The first EU Organic Awards were held in 2022. (ks)
