Opinion
Adopted on 18/10/2017
Reference:
NAT/699-EESC-2017-00690-00-00-RI-TRARapporteur:
Dilyana SLAVOVA (Bulgaria)
Agriculture
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Opinion
Adopted on 18/10/2017
Reference:
NAT/698-EESC-2016-06759Rapporteur:
Tom JONES (United Kingdom)
This opinion considers the root causes, the negative impact on rural areas and highlights best initiatives to re-energise communities through the RDP and other support measures.
Opinion
Adopted on 05/07/2017
Reference:
NAT/709-EESC-2017Rapporteur:
Sofia BJÖRNSSON (Sweden)
Rural development is a horizontal issue that affects practically all policy areas.
The EESC welcomes the Cork 2.0 Declaration that offers strong ongoing support for a rural policy at EU level. The EESC sees itself as a natural partner when it comes to implementing the declaration, and requests that the Commission continue producing progress reports on said implementation.
Rural regions in the EU are not homogeneous and situations vary between and within Member States. These differences mean there is a need for focus and a strategic approach when using available EU funds. This must be based most importantly on initiatives from those living in rural areas.
Opinion
Adopted on 29/03/2017
Reference:
NAT/701-EESC-2017Rapporteur:
The EESC opinion provides input to the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the definition, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of other foodstuffs and the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks.
Opinion
Adopted on 19/10/2016
Reference:
NAT/680-EESC-2016-01870-00-00-ac-traReferral:
COM(2016) 32 final Rapporteur:
Over recent years, there has been a shift in bargaining power in the food supply chain, mostly to the advantage of the retail sector and some transnational companies and to the detriment of suppliers, in particular primary producers. The concentration of bargaining power has led to the abuse of positions of dominance causing weaker operators to become increasingly vulnerable to Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs). The opinion takes stock of the impact of UTPs, stresses the difficult position of the most vulnerable actors along the chain and calls for action at EU level to stop UTPs and promote a fairer food supply chain.
Opinion
Adopted on 25/05/2016
Reference:
NAT/677-EESC-2016-0232Rapporteur:
Mindaugas MACIULEVIČIUS (Lithuania)
In the past few years, civil society has been increasingly concerned about the environmental and social impact of food production and consumption. At the request of the Dutch EU Presidency, the EESC is preparing an exploratory opinion on how to achieve sustainable food systems in a resource-constrained world. The opinion takes a holistic and comprehensive approach, looking at the interdependence of food production and consumption as well as fostering inter-sectoral cooperation.
Opinion
Adopted on 17/09/2015
Reference:
NAT/662-EESC-2015-01349-00-03-AC-TRARapporteur:
Plenary session:
510 -
Sep 16, 2015 Sep 17, 2015
Opinion on The importance of agricultural trade for the future development of agriculture and farming in the EU in the context of global food security
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Opinion
Adopted on 08/09/2015
Reference:
REX/439-EESC-2015Rapporteur:
Plenary session:
510 -
Sep 16, 2015 Sep 17, 2015
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Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries The Republic of Armenia
Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries The Republic of Azerbaijan
Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries Georgia
Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries The Republic of Moldova
Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries Ukraine
Towards good environmental governance in the eastern partnership countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
Brochure EaP GREEN Project
ENPARD Georgia
Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries Regional report
CoR opinion: OPINION EU SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN TRANSITION SOCIETIES
Opinion
Adopted on 22/04/2015
Reference:
NAT/655-EESC-2014-06932-00-00-ac-traRapporteur:
Plenary session:
507 -
Apr 22, 2015 Apr 23, 2015
The Committee has received a request for an exploratory opinion from the incoming Latvian Presidency, which recommended to look at the following aspects in regard to the agricultural and forestry sectors: rural development, social aspects, regional contribution and the potential in achieving objectives and the "self-sufficiency" of the EU in the fields of food and renewable energy. A holistic assessment and approach is required in order to facilitate the reduction of GHG emissions without hampering the sustainable development and competitiveness of the EU.