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French obstinacy threatens WTO

After the budget, the issue of agriculture is tearing Europe apart. In refusing any reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), France undermines European unity at the WTO talks.

by fanny costes et prune antoine // 05/01/06

DEBATE

Yes to CAP, no to dumping?

Improved market access for less developed countries, food sovereignty and fair trade are some of the proposals being put forward by developing states and NGOs to reform the EU's Common Agricultural Policy.

by Albert Salarich @ // 12/12/05

South America and the EU: an opportunity not to be wasted

While Washington tries to seduce the countries of this region, the Union holds a clear advantage in its relationship with the Mercosur countries - provided, that is, that the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) is reformed.

by Fabio De Franceschi @ // 12/03/03

NEWS CAP? The queen farms on EU money

CAP? The queen farms on EU money

Normally the EU doesn't shrink from using showing citizens with golden plaques and stardust whereabouts European money goes. With regards to cereal, meat and milk this is somewhat different. The agricultural subsidies, which were originally meant to support the agricultural community, now flow in quite different directions. Latest news titbit from Brussels

by Ole Skambraks @ // 05/05/09 - 6 Comment

common agricultural policy, eudebate2009, economy, cap, euweek, international trade

Old MacEurope had a farm...

Old MacEurope had a farm...

The EU member states are at loggerheads again over reform of agricultural subsidies. But this time, the US has joined in and World Trade Organisation talks are at stake.

by arthur krebbers // 20/10/05

The destiny of the CAP: globalisation and enlargement

The Common Agricultural Policy must be reformed. It must, above all, reflect the vison our societies have of a future global society.

by jean-laurent lastelle // 07/11/02

The privilege of being a cow in Europe

The “dumping” of food stuffs within the EU is ruining millions of small farming communities. A major reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be called for.

by manuel ansede vázquez // 18/10/04

Alain Keler and Didier Lefèvre, the eyes of the world

Alain Keler and Didier Lefèvre, the eyes of the world

In Café Hugo, in the heart of Paris, café babel talks with two photographers who, since 2003, have been documenting the agricultural and lifestyle changes of farmers in Central and Eastern Europe.

by elise poudevigne // 14/05/05

ANALYSIS

The CAP stirs up ill-feeling

Whilst attention is focused on the budget for 2007-2013, the Common Agricultural Policy cannot be side-stepped. It swallows up nearly half of the EU budget and is a bone of contention between member states.

by catherine palpant // 13/06/05

INTERVIEW 'Vetoing alone antagonises your partners in the EU'

'Vetoing alone antagonises your partners in the EU'

Will Poland maintain its veto against EU-Russia negotiations for a new economical and political agreement? Energy and agriculture seem to be the key

by Fernando Navarro Sordo @ // 23/11/06 - 1 Comment

russian federation, european union, poland, energy

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It's Not All Bad News From Greece

By Jeffrey Andreoni, Ameripean / Eurican Digital Journalist, an independent thinker, writer and social interrupter based in Athens. Athens - Despite the crisis in Greece, there are a plethora of sustainable, ecological and ethical initiatives being offered throughout the country. Already in Athens the alternative economy is starting to catch on. People ...

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“Europe at a crossroads”. After the EU Summit, a lesson from the past

By Cristina Mariani “The debilitating effects of two bloody wars and the weakening of Europe's position in the world brought a growing realisation that only peace and concerted action could make the dream of a strong, unified Europe come true. … A start was made with a coal and steel ...

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Young Greeks NOT Adrift

By Par Maryse Williquet Translated by Danica Jorden It all started 6 December 2008, when Alexis was killed by the police in the Exarchia neighbourhood in the heart of Athens. That was partly what really set off the social mobilisation of young Greeks. But in addition to this tragic event ...

Dominique by Dominique on bruxelles

Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture

By Désirée Ketabchi translated by Danica Jorden The use of hemp in the Belgian agricultural industry has been legal since May 2011. Many products can be made from hemp: plastic, clothing, construction materials, tea, biscuits, oil, beer and others. The reason it has been illegal rests in the confusion often ...

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G-20 SUMMIT: NO NEWS, BAD NEWS

Par Cristina Mariani Little more than a week has gone by since the last Eurozone summit held in Brussels, when the Heads of the Euro States stayed awake until four in the morning to both politically and technically agree upon a deal to save the Euro. Then, only few days ...

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