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christophehansen.bsky.social
🇪🇺 Commissioner for Agriculture and Food | former Member of the @europarl_en and former Member of @ChambreLux 🇱🇺
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One size does not fit all Great talks with the Coalition of AGRIREGIONS - 19 regions from 7 🇪🇺 countries - proving that in diversity lies our strength ✅ It's time for a tailored, bottom-up approach that meets local & regional needs to ensure a thriving future for our agri-food sector!

📈 Market uncertainties & climate disasters challenge the 🇪🇺 wine sector. Let's support its adaptation to emerging trends to seize new opportunities. I discussed this with representatives of the EP Intergroup on wine, quality foodstuff & spirits. 🎯Wine package coming up soon!

Great discussion with young farmers from CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers, on many topics! 💬 🍼 Work/life balance 🏡 Financing your farm vs. financing your house 🫰 What to invest in for the future, etc. Let's find solutions together, at all levels. 🎯Generational renewal strategy in 2025

Pleasure visiting Koeweidehof farm with @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu This farm is a shining example of how food & energy production can go hand in hand. Powered by biogas & solar panels, it provides 100% green energy, benefiting the environment & local community 🌱☀️ A true bioeconomy success!

Kann ech als Bauer mäin Liewen verdéngen? Wéi kann ech de Bauerenhaff vun mengen Elteren iwwerhuelen? Et war e Privileg mech mat Schüler aus dem 🇱🇺 Lycée Technique Agricole auszetauschen zesummen mat der Ministesch Martine Hansen

Can I make a living being a farmer? How can I take over my parents' farm? It was a privilege to engage with students from the 🇱🇺 Lycée Technique Agricole alongside Minister Hansen 🇱🇺 & try to address their many questions

Gathering farmers, researchers, & decision-makers is crucial to solving today’s agri-food challenges. Farmers deserve fair compensation to invest in resilient, future-proof farms. We are acting to strengthen the position of farmers in the supply chain to secure fairer income.

🌾🧀🐖🐄🐓🍷 À la rencontre des filières emblématiques de l’agriculture 🇫🇷 Des ambassadeurs du savoir-faire, de l’excellence & de la diversité agro-alimentaire. Ils m’ont exposé leurs défis, qui sont nombreux. À nous de trouver, ensemble, des solutions!

Un plaisir de rencontrer aujourd'hui les syndicats agricoles🇫🇷 @chambagri28.bsky.social Coordination rurale, FNSEA, Jeunes agriculteurs @confpaysanne.bsky.social @lacoopagricole.bsky.social Ces échanges directs sont essentiels pour comprendre les défis et opportunités du secteur agricole français.

Merci Ministre Annie Genevard pour votre accueil chaleureux au Salon International de l’Agriculture Belle occasion de discuter de l’avenir du secteur agricole 🇪🇺🤝🇫🇷 Nous œuvrons à une évolution plutôt qu’une révolution de la PAC. Les agriculteurs ont besoin de stabilité et de simplification.

The proposals presented today will also benefit farmers and food producers 🌱 Small businesses in the value chain, like farmers and agri-cooperatives, will be relieved from excessive reporting requirements. Our simplification package dedicated to the agrifood sector is due in Spring

Pleasure exchanging with Ministers 🇱🇻 Armands Krauze and 🇨🇿 Marek Výborný on 🔸the future CAP 🔸simplification & administrative burden reduction I look forward to further engaging with Member States to make the Vision a reality

Starting this week off with the #AGRIFISH Council On the agenda: - Rural proofing to ensure policies are fit for purpose for people living & working in rural areas - Situation of agricultural markets & commodities - Presentation of the Vision 🔴📹 Watch live europa.eu/!N4Jc46

Today marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As we honour Ukraine's resilience, the EU remains unwavering in its support. Ukraine’s future is within the EU, and we will continue to ensure that. #StandWithUkraine

Reconstruction has begun. But the scars and grief remain. It was important for me to be on the ground. To see firsthand the damages that #DANA caused to Valencia’s agricultural land and listen to the daily realities and hardships faced by the region's farmers and producers.

La reconstrucción ha comenzado – aunque quedan las cicatrices y el dolor. Para mí era importante estar sobre el terreno en Valencia. Para ver los daños que la #DANA causó y escuchar las realidades y dificultades cotidianas a las que se enfrentan los agricultores y productores de esta región.

Pleasure meeting Minister Luis Planas & Regional Ministers Spain’s rich agriculture & gastronomy are globally recognised & I’m glad to be on the ground to understand the unique challenges faced by the 🇪🇸 agri-food sector Let’s make the Vision a reality together !

Arrived in Madrid, Spain Watch my presentation of the recently adopted Vision for Agriculture and Food together with Minister Luis Planas here ⤵️ www.mapa.gob.es/es/prensa/em...

A Vision calls for Visuals Here is what our agriculture and food landscape could look like in 2040 according to AI Give it a try and share your best attempts ! 📤📷

🔴🎥 Watch my press statement on the Vision for Agriculture and Food here 👇 europa.eu/!Jw63DJ With this ambitious roadmap, I want to give back hope and perspective to the EU farming and food community.

📢The Vision for Agriculture and Food is here ! It sets out the path to make the sector more sustainable – environmentally, economically, socially – & helps agriculture remain an attractive, competitive & resilient sector so that farmers can thrive today, tomorrow, and in 2040 📖 👉 europa.eu/!Yhnhwv

Insightful visit to North Rhine-Westphalia 🇩🇪 just days before presenting my Vision for Agriculture & Food Highlights included learning about pig farming at Heinrich Blommel’s farm & meeting the next gen, Christopher👩‍🌾 It was a pleasure to exchange with Regional Minister Silke Gorißen

⏰ Three days to go Stay tuned, the Vision for Agriculture and Food is coming 🗓️ 19/02

📢Calls are open for the EU Organic Awards celebrating the innovative people & projects paving the way towards a sustainable and resilient agri-food production I encourage all those contributing to the success of the organic sector to apply now & share your achievements🏆 👉 europa.eu/!4jw743

More field work, less paper work ! Pleased the 2025 Commission Work Programme is doubling down on simplification. ⏰ Stay tuned ! The Vision for Agriculture & Food is coming next week and will also address the need to simplify our policies for farmers

🇪🇺 Outermost regions are vital for our agrifood sector Great to meet banana producers from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Canaries & Madeira ! The CAP will keep supporting the competitiveness of EU banana farms & partners in food value chains with rural development funding and POSEI aid.

Farmers deserve to make a fair living from their work. They should not be the weakest link in the agrifood supply chain. 🎥 Follow my exchange with the 🇪🇺 Parliament’s AGRI Committee on two important Commission proposals live here 👉 europa.eu/!yVHRw3

Honoured to take a solemn oath before the Court of Justice of the EU, pledging to uphold the EU Treaties and respect the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Important & emotional moment reminding us of the obligations & responsibility we have for Europe & for European citizens.

True security starts with food security Thank you to the Polish Presidency for the @ec.europa.eu College visit in Gdańsk 🇵🇱 The 🇵🇱 Presidency motto “Security, Europe!” recognizes the importance of food security and increasing the competitiveness & resilience to crises of EU agriculture.

The CAP will continue to contribute to the improvement of our water quality💧 by supporting investments in innovative & improved water management & farming practices. 📖More on CAP actions to secure this important resource for our farmers & all generations to come 👇 europa.eu/!fjn9gM

30 members. 30 views. 1 path to walk on together to ensure a competitive, resilient and sustainable agri-food sector. Today I chaired the 1st EBAF meeting to listen to members' input ahead of the Vision on agriculture & food. Let's keep talking!🤝🇪🇺 europa.eu/!GCxbwT

Productive meeting with Members of 🇪🇸 Parliament I stand in solidarity with the Valencian Community & those impacted by Storm DANA. Pleased the process to release Agricultural reserve funds for emergency support for affected farmers & agri producers was launched last week.

I was happy to be invited to speak on the #FoodForEurope podcast about the importance of engaging with farmers to shape more effective agricultural policy, for the benefit of all 🎧 Listen here! 👇 open.spotify.com/show/5jjDJX8...

I had a good exchange with @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social, the European Environmental Bureau, Greenpeace EU, @wwfeu.bsky.social in preparation for the Vision on Agriculture and Food. I look forward to good future collaboration

Pleasure meeting European Coordination Via Campesina today to discuss the future of farming and food in Europe, key incentives for generational renewal and better market remuneration. We must uphold our farmers’ ability to nourish our communities, all while working in fair & dignified conditions.