The European Commission will present
a package of specific measures to support the wine sector on
Friday, March 28, following the recommendations from the
High-Level Dialogue with industry stakeholders, which concluded
its work in December.
This was confirmed by European Commissioner for Agriculture,
Christophe Hansen, during the EU Agriculture and Fisheries
Council in Brussels. Speaking at a press conference after the
first part of the meeting, the Luxembourgish commissioner stated
that the upcoming support measures will enable wine producers to
manage their production more effectively and flexibly.
Hansen acknowledged that "the wine sector is crucial for our
rural economy, our landscapes, and is deeply tied to our
traditions. The EU is the global leader in wine production,
accounting for 60% of global output. However, the sector is
facing challenges due to changing consumption patterns, climate
change, and export volatility, as well as the geopolitical
tensions we are currently experiencing."
He explained that the measures will help the sector "adapt to
these new and complex realities while also seizing new
opportunities."
Outlining the next steps on the EU agricultural agenda, Hansen
announced that the first simplification package, related to the
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), is expected by the end of
April or early May.
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