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Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (communication)

Opinion
Adopted on 06/12/2017
Reference: 
NAT/717-EESC-2017-03013-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2017) 198 final
Rapporteur: 
Lutz RIBBE (Germany)

This EESC opinion intends to look deeper into the merits and the consequences of the Commission's Action Plan for nature, people and the economy.

The Commission has developed an action plan to improve the implementation of the Nature Directives, their coherence with socio-economic objectives and engagement with national, regional and local authorities, stakeholders and citizens.

 

 

EESC opinion: Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (communication)

Villages and small towns as catalysts for rural development – challenges and opportunities (own-initiative opinion)

Opinion
Adopted on 18/10/2017
Reference: 
NAT/698-EESC-2016-06759
Rapporteur: 
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.

EESC opinion: Villages and small towns as catalysts for rural development – challenges and opportunities (own-initiative opinion)

From Cork 2.0 Declaration to concrete actions (own-initiative opinion)

Opinion
Adopted on 05/07/2017
Reference: 
NAT/709-EESC-2017
Rapporteur: 
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.

EESC opinion: From Cork 2.0 Declaration to concrete actions (own-initiative opinion)

Spirit drinks

Opinion
Adopted on 29/03/2017
Reference: 
NAT/701-EESC-2017
Referral: 
COM(2016) 750 final 2016/0392 CODCOM(2016) 750 final 2016/0392 COD
Rapporteur: 
Peter SCHMIDT (Workers - GR II / Germany)

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.

EESC opinion: Spirit drinks

Promoting a fairer agro-food supply chain

Opinion
Adopted on 19/10/2016
Reference: 
NAT/680-EESC-2016-01870-00-00-ac-tra
Referral: 
COM(2016) 32 final
Rapporteur: 
Peter SCHMIDT (Workers - GR II / Germany)

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.

EESC opinion: Promoting a fairer agro-food supply chain

More sustainable food systems (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Opinion
Adopted on 25/05/2016
Reference: 
NAT/677-EESC-2016-0232
Rapporteur: 
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.

EESC opinion: More sustainable food systems (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Agricultural trade/global food security

Opinion
Adopted on 17/09/2015
Reference: 
NAT/662-EESC-2015-01349-00-03-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Volker Petersen (Employers - GR I / Germany)
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

EESC opinion: Agricultural trade/global food security

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